Our activities include conservation and research-oriented projects, educational activities, and activities which provide opportunities to meet with other people interested in birds and birding and to share experiences.
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We produce a range of brochures and other information on birds in Queensland, and on all aspects of birding in Queensland.
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Bird identification can be difficult, even for experienced birders, and many discussions occur during group walks and camps on this subject.
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We produce a range of brochures and other information on birds in Queensland, and on all aspects of birding in Queensland.
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“Of those bird species known to have been present or to have visited regularly in Australia when Europeans settled in 1788, 1.9% are Extinct and a further 11.5 % are considered Threatened. Some 6.0 % are Near Threatened.”
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Organizations like Birds Queensland assist with scientific research projects by raising money each year and allocating it as grants.
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Birds Queensland is a non-profit organisation that finances its own activities. Our logo is the brightly coloured and beautiful Sunbird which is normally found only between Normanton and Bundaberg.
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Welcome to the Birds Queensland member’s area. These pages contain information that will only be available to BQ members.
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Bird-watching in Queensland

Kakadu Roost, Bribie Island © Cameron Davidson

Birds can be seen almost anywhere in Queensland – cities and towns, rainforest, farmland, the arid interior, and coastlines. Many areas offer superb opportunities for bird-watchers.

Birds Queensland has produced several publications which assist in finding birds by identifying specific areas which have an abundance of birds, across a range of habitats.

Birds Queensland maintains a list of good bird-watching places in Queensland. It is in two parts, one covering south-east Queensland south to the border, west to Inglewood, and north to Landsborough. UBD references are provided to assist in the location of the sites, where possible.

The second part covers other sites in Queensland. Some of the sites have clickable links which may provide more detail. Please email Birds Queensland if you have additional information on any of the listed sites, or have other interesting sites you would like to see added.

“Bird Places” brochures

Birds Queensland and Birdlife Southern Qld, in association with local councils and other bodies in South-East Queensland have put together a series of brochures highlighting locations that are good for birdwatching.

  • Bird Places of Brisbane

    Our brochure was updated in September 2023 and gives details of 45 places in Brisbane, including: addresses; GPS coordinates; UBD references; lists of the facilities available; details of track conditions and accessibility; and notes on which birds could be seen. Highly recommended sites are marked with a yellow star. A paper copy can be obtained from Birds Queensland, or a pdf can be downloaded here.

    Download pdf (6.12 MB)
  • Bird Places of Somerset Region

    This brochure, produced in conjunction with the Somerset Regional Council, gives details of 39 places in the region, including directions, GPS coordinates, lists of the facilities available, details of track conditions and accessibility, and notes on which birds could be seen. A printed copy can be obtained from the Council or Birds Queensland, or the PDF can be downloaded below.

    This initial version is designed for printing, so you might have to do a bit of zooming and scrolling to find what you need. The map with key numbers is towards the end.

    Download pdf (11.54 MB)
  • Bird Places of Logan

    A collaborative project between Birds Queensland, Birdlife Southern Queensland and Logan City Council. This brochure can be obtained from Birds Queensland, the collaborating organisations, or can be downloaded in electronic form here.

    Download pdf (2.38 MB)
  • Bird Places of the Gold Coast

    Produced in conjunction with Birds Queensland, BirdLife Southern Queensland, Federation Walk, SEQ Catchments, National Trust Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary and Gold Coast City Council. A copy can be obtained from the above organisations, Birds Queensland, or can be downloaded below.

    Download pdf (1.55 MB)
  • Bird Places of Ipswich

    A collaborative project between Birds Queensland, Birdlife Southern Queensland and Ipswich City Council, this brochure can be obtained from Birds Queensland, the collaborating organisations, or can be downloaded below.

    Download pdf (1.25 MB)
  • Bird Places of Moreton Bay Region

    A collaborative project between Birds Queensland, Birdlife Southern Queensland and Moreton Bay Regional Council. This brochure can be obtained from Birds Queensland, the collaborating organisations, or can be downloaded in electronic form here.

    Download pdf (885.85 KB)

Bird Places of Redlands

In addition, BirdLife Southern Queensland has produced a Bird Places of the Redlands brochure. You may be able  to access and download a copy at their web site (although it was not available when last checked)

Specific bird trails

A number of local authorities and other organisations have developed Bird Trails for their areas, listing sites or routes which provide good birdwatching opportunities. Such information may be available from the following links, or from town information centres.

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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja