Summary: Superlatively wonderful area for birding, but note access limitations Date of visit: Oct 11, 2020 Golds Scrub Lane! Aficionados of eBird hotspots will know it as “that intriguing dark orange icon north of Brisbane”, while experienced birders speak of it in hushed reverent tones (probably). It is the #8 hotspot in Queensland, and surelyContinue reading “Golds Scrub Lane, Oct 2020”
Category Archives: Hotspots
Kumbartcho Sanctuary, Oct 2020
Summary: Small but pleasant and fruitful creekside nature area Date of visit: Oct 8, 2020 Kumbartcho is a flora and fauna sanctuary six hectares in size, incorporating walking tracks, a public park, BBQ and playground. It advertises as being open from 7am to 7pm. There is also a Native Plant Nursery where plants can beContinue reading “Kumbartcho Sanctuary, Oct 2020”
Sargent Reserve, Oct 2020
Summary: Small patch of creekside bush worth a quick look if visiting the nearby Kumbartcho Sanctuary Date of visit: Oct 8, 2020 Sargent Reserve is a rough patch of bush that straddles the South Pine River. A sports oval sits in the north of the reserve and at the very south where the river bendsContinue reading “Sargent Reserve, Oct 2020”
Goomburra, Oct 2020
Summary: Stunning rainforest bushwalking with superlative birds Date of visit: Oct 3, 2020 The Goomburra section of Main Range National Park is an exquisite section of rainforest that is well worth at least one visit. Rainforest birds abound as well as some drier country birds on the way. Goomburra is a locality lying just onContinue reading “Goomburra, Oct 2020”
Colleges Crossing, Sep-Oct 2020
Summary: Beautiful little spot in an inlet off the Brisbane River with wonderful bird encounters possible Dates of visit: Sep 30, Oct 9 & 20, 2020 Colleges Crossing is one of the nicest birding hotspots between Brisbane and Ipswich. It has a lot going for it: water birds, bush birds and raptors are all present,Continue reading “Colleges Crossing, Sep-Oct 2020”
Kholo Botanic Gardens, Sep 2020
Summary: Lovely lesser-known botanic gardens with a few birds Date of visit: Sep 30, 2020 There are plenty of great birding spots in the “near west” of Brisbane: Anstead Bushland and SES Depot come to mind; Lake Manchester; Prior’s Pocket and Colleges Crossing, just to name a few! Kholo Gardens is possibly easily overlooked inContinue reading “Kholo Botanic Gardens, Sep 2020”
Eddie Kornhauser Reserve, Sep 2020
Summary: Large park with water areas and some good birds Date of visit: 28 Sep, 2020 After having a pretty good time at Schuster Park on the Gold Coast, one wonders whether the big green area to its south, called Eddie Kornhauser Recreational Reserve, could afford an equally good birding experience. Well, it’s kind ofContinue reading “Eddie Kornhauser Reserve, Sep 2020”
Schuster Park, Sep 2020
Summary: Large suburban park with a few excellent bird habitats Date of visit: Sep 26, 2020 Schuster Park is a sprawling suburban park on the Gold Coast set along the Tallebudgera Creek. It was previously part of a dairy farm owned by Joe Schuster and his family, and is approximately 68 hectares in size. BestContinue reading “Schuster Park, Sep 2020”
Toorbul, Sep 2020
Summary: Renowned high tide roost for shorebirds, but worth visiting for other birds in the area too Dates of visit: Sep 21 and 23, 2020 My first visit to Toorbul was a disaster. Had I not done my research properly? Gone on a bad day? I wasn’t sure, all I knew was that I wasContinue reading “Toorbul, Sep 2020”
Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park, Sep 2020
Summary: Dry uninspiring bushland that nevertheless has some decent birds Date of visit: Sep 23, 2020 Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park is a large nondescript-looking block of bushland just south of Caboolture, about 40km north of Brisbane CBD. It sizes 231 hectares, and has been protected since 1977. The longest oustide loop, Grey Gum Circuit,Continue reading “Sheep Station Creek Conservation Park, Sep 2020”
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