Welcome to ANGAIR
ANGAIR (Anglesea, Aireys Inlet Society for the Preservation of Flora and Fauna) is dedicated to protecting our indigenous flora and fauna, and to maintaining the natural beauty of Anglesea and Aireys Inlet and their local environments. It was established in 1969 through the influence of a local resident Mrs Edith Lawn. Read more about our achievements over the last 50 years.
We hope you enjoy your visit to the ANGAIR website and will consider joining our Society. If you are interested in the environment, want to learn more about the flora and fauna found in it, and wish to conserve it for future generations, there are lots of different ways you can get involved.
Yan wirring mirr Loop walk
Twenty keen walkers took part in our inaugural walk of this new 4.5 km track. Under light cloud and a cool wind on the ridge we left the lookout near the western end of the Alcoa Boundary Track for a lovely undulating stroll through the Anglesea Heath.
Ethical Bird Photography
We have all enjoyed looking at gorgeous photographs of chicks craning their beaks from the nest as a parent returns with food, and marvelled at the construction of a well camouflaged nest or the colour of eggs revealed in close up.
Strategic firebreak concerns
A number of ANGAIR members expressed concern to the Committee of Management recently about the Strategic Firebreak work along the Great Ocean Road (GOR).
Great Ocean Road Nature Reserve
In an earlier article in this series, I wrote about small parcels of Crown land being ‘left over’ along rivers and streams, after the surrounding area had been taken up. The same thing happens along roads too, and there is an example on the Great Ocean Road at Aireys Inlet.
Coorgoorah Park Anglesea bird walk
There were seven birdwatchers at our March walk in Coogoorah Park. The morning was pleasantly sunny and we had a good start with the usual suspects around the car park and back towards to road. We had seen 23 species before we entered the boardwalk area.
Orchids in April
After the better than usual rainfall in winter, spring and early summer, things have certainly dried up and the conditions have not been conducive for our early autumn orchids. The ground appears hard and one wonders how the tiny ground orchids can make their way through the inhospitable dry earth.
April Flora notes
It is now the middle of autumn, and as you look around the bush there is not a mass of colour to be seen. Instead of flowers, there are now many seed heads that come in various forms such as capsules, follicles, pods, awned seeds, and winged seeds.
Kuarka Dorla (Anglesea River) - Place to catch Mullet
The Anglesea River (known as Kuarka Dorla to the Wadawurrung, and Swampy Creek to early settlers) has always been important to local people who appreciated its cultural, economic, social and environmental values. In particular, the riparian vegetation is of high quality.
Events Calendar
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
Get to know our tracks
Sun 9:30am - 11:00am
Friends of Allen Noble Sanctuary
Mon 9:30am - 11:00am
Working bee
Tue 9:30am - 11:00am
FEO: Environmental weeding
Sat 9:30am - 2:30pm
FEO: Jamieson Track Walk
Ten ways to get involved
There are lots of different ways that you can get involved in protecting habitats, conserving biodiversity and enhancing the natural beauty of the area around Anglesea and Aireys Inlet. Learn more
Sign up for membership
ANGAIR membership gives you access to a range of great activities and benefits. Learn more about all these benefits as well as how to sign up and renew.
Get to know your local Friends groups
There are a number of wonderful local Friends Groups that provide ANGAIR members and the community with opportunities for involvement.