In our Revisited series of posts, we report on previously-covered birding locations, re-evaluating what we said about the location and providing a deeper, more considered opinion based on multiple subsequent visits. Oxley Creek Common (OCC) is without doubt one of Brisbane’s premier birding locations, just recently exceeding a whopping count of 5000 eBird checklists. IContinue reading “Oxley Creek Common, revisited”
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Federation Walk, Jan/Jun 2021
Summary: Sandy coastal trail with some good bird encounters possible Dates of visit: Jan 23 2021 and Jun 13 2021 Federation Walk is a 3.5km track (plus side-trails) on The Spit at the Gold Coast. It comprises 93 hectares of rolling sand dune and coastal vegetation lying between the Southport Broadwater area and the PacificContinue reading “Federation Walk, Jan/Jun 2021”
Kedron Brook Wetlands, Jan-Oct 2021
Summary: Bush, mangroves, grasses and lagoons provide a variety of birds in a location quite close to Brisbane city Dates of visit: Jan 14, Mar 14, Oct 5 2021 Kedron Book Wetlands is a sprawling patchwork of wetlands, grasslands, creek and bush just 10km north-east of the Brisbane CBD. It lies wedged in between threeContinue reading “Kedron Brook Wetlands, Jan-Oct 2021”
Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic made travelling fraught with anxiety and we’d booked a Tasmanian trip months in advance only to have the state close its borders when it came time to fly there. Fortunately the scare passed and they opened up to interstate visitors literally the week we were to travel… so off we went! BrunyContinue reading “Tasmania Trip, Jan-Feb 2021”
Wellington Point, Jan/Mar/Oct 2021
Summary: Great variety of migratory shorebirds and others, with a sand bar walk to a little island Dates of visits: Jan 13, Mar 21, Oct 7 2021 Wellington Point is 25km east of Brisbane and is great for a picnic, for fishing, boating and windsurfing, and generally just for enjoying the picturesque waters of MoretonContinue reading “Wellington Point, Jan/Mar/Oct 2021”
Carbean Camping and Farmstay, Jan 2021
Summary: Large farm property near Durikai State Forest with good “dry country” birds Dates of visit: Jan 8 to 10, 2021 Carbean Camping and Farmstay is – as the name suggests – a working cattle property which was established in 1897, where the friendly owners have accommodation options for visitors. Myself and a birding friendContinue reading “Carbean Camping and Farmstay, Jan 2021”
Greenup Meeting Place, Jan 2022
Summary: Superb location for birds with lake and creek frontage Dates of visit: Jan 12 to 14, 2022 Greenup Meeting Place is a 10 acre private farmland property with a range of accommodation options on the south side of Lake Coolmunda. I had intended to stay just one night as I was en route betweenContinue reading “Greenup Meeting Place, Jan 2022”
Lake Coolmunda, Jan 2021
Summary: Large lake that draws plenty of birds Dates of visit: Dec 31, 2020 to Jan 2, 2021, with re-visit Jan 2022 Lake Coolmunda is a sizeable lake about 3 hours west of Brisbane easily accessible from the Cunningham Highway. Along with Mosquito Creek Road immediately to its north, it is worth a stop forContinue reading “Lake Coolmunda, Jan 2021”
Mosquito Creek Road, Jan 2021
Summary: Country back road birding at its finest Dates of visit: Jan 1, 2 and 10, 2021 Mosquito Creek Road lies off the Cunningham Highway directly north of Coolmunda Dam, around 3 hours west of Brisbane. At first glance it may appear like a regular, nondescript country road, but it has a well-deserved reputation asContinue reading “Mosquito Creek Road, Jan 2021”
Durikai State Forest, Dec 2020-Jan 2021
Summary: Roadside stops at creeks and waterholes, especially great for honeyeaters Dates of visits: Dec 31, 2020, Jan 2 2021 Disclaimer – This post doesn’t cover all of Durikai Forest, only the most accessible roadside locations. Just 2.5 hours west of Brisbane on the Cunningham Highway you’ll find Durikai State Forest, which I like toContinue reading “Durikai State Forest, Dec 2020-Jan 2021”
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