From 10am-2pm on Sunday 28 June, members of the public are welcome to join the official Whale Census site at the top of Long Reef headland.
With thousands of humpbacks migrating along the East Coast each year, the Northern Beaches provides one of the best vantage points in Australia to witness this remarkable natural spectacle.
Northern Beaches Council is partnering with the marine conservation group ORRCA (Organisation for the Rescue and Research of Cetaceans in Australia), to support the official count of humpback whales on their northern migration.
The council will provide binoculars to help volunteers keep watch, as an environmental officer shares information and answers questions about humpbacks and other marine species.
Mayor Sue Heins says getting involved with the Whale Census is just one way that Northern Beaches residents can help the marine environment.
“The Northern Beaches is renowned for its stunning coastline and the annual whale migration provides an opportunity to connect with nature and enjoy one of the most spectacular sights our community can experience,” Mayor Heins said.
“Watching these majestic animals pass our shores reminds us just how special our natural environment is and the importance of us all working together to protect it through simple everyday actions.”
For more information about how to support the Northern Beaches coastal environment, see the council’s website.
Further details about the Whale Census are on ORRCA’s website.