Outings
Sunday 20 May - Noosa Parks Assoc. Outing - Cranks Creek areaSunday 20 May – Lake Samsonvale At Bullocky Rest, Joyner
Wednesday 20 June - Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook
Saturday 16 July - Rainbow Forest, Cubberla Creek - Fig Tree Pocket
August 22-27 - Brigalow Birds Week 2012
Outings elsewhere
General information
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| Rainbow Bee-eaters © A. Parmiter |
Birds Queensland has two main outings each month, one on a weekend, and the other in mid-week. The Photogroup usually has an outing each month on the weekend, mostly in the morning, though the tide influences the timing if waders are the target. Details for these outings over the next few months are recorded on this page below.
In addition, there are Easy Start walks for new members, on the fourth Sunday of each month (except December). Interested persons should contact Dawn Muir by telephone 3870 8076 or by for details of locations and timing.
The Queensland Waders Study Group usually has a monthly outing (for Wader counts and other wader related activities), timed to suit the tide on a Sunday early in each month. Details are given on their web page.
Outings organized by the Noosa parks Association are included here for those who would like to participate. Please contact the organizers if you intend to participate in these activities.
BQ members and friends in Cairns have planned a number of birdwatching outings for the rest of the year. Dawn Magarry explains that they call themselves "Mabel's Mates" after their mascot, who is a knitted doll, complete with bird book, binoculars, walking stick and lunch pack, donated by a club member for a raffle. Birds Queensland members and friends are welcome to attend. Please contact Dawn (Ph 4053 1183 Cairns) if you intend to do so.
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| Noisy Friarbird © M. Gilpin |
The details of some of the following outings listed may need to be confirmed, and additional outings may be added as the year progresses, so keep checking here at least each month. If the details of the meeting place, etc. given are insufficient, please call the nominated Leader for more precise directions. It is also important to notify the Leader to confirm your attendance. We encourage car-pooling wherever possible.
Sunday 20 May Noosa Parks Assoc. Outing – Cranks Creek area
Contact Valda McLean, Telephone 5476 2123, Mobile 0407 153897 for details.
Meet 8am at Sea Eagle Drive off Beckman’s road and walk the tracks there.
Sunday 20 May – Lake Samsonvale At Bullocky Rest, Joyner
Leader: Vernon Kretschmann Ph 0488 211 277
This walk will commence at 7.30am at the Bullocky Rest Picnic Area located off Forgan Road,Joyner. Refer UBD Map 97 M4.
An enjoyable area with a diverse bird list, the walk passes through eucalypt forest along the shores of Lake Samsonvale (North Pine Dam). Bring morning tea which will be taken on the walk, ample water and insect repellent. Toilet facilities are available at Bullocky Rest picnic area
Wednesday 20 June - Riverdale Park, Meadowbrook
Leader Les Cooper, Telephone 3388 6233
This park, alongside the Logan River, has not been visited by BQ previously. It has a small lagoon and a track runs beside the river, with areas of uncut grasses. Good for finches and grassbirds. The walk will start at 7.30am and be about 2- 3hrs. Toilets and shelter sheds available. Bring hat, water, morning tea and sunscreen.
Directions: From the North take exit 24 from the M 1 signed Winnetts Rd. Loganlea Rd. Ensure you are in the left lane. Follow the signs to Logan Hospital along Loganlea Rd. Follow the Hospital signs on to Armstrong Rd. The park is through the gate at the end of Armstrong Rd. and the car park is at the end of the road at U B D 263 A 1. Loganlea Rd can be accessed from Beaudesert Rd, follow the signs to the Logan Hospital and proceed to the Park at the end of Armstrong Rd.
Saturday 16 July - Rainbow Forest, Cubberla Creek - Fig Tree Pocket
Leader Lyn Cole, Telephone 3378 3763
The Rainbow Forest is a revegetation area with some remnant trees. It is an important corridor on Cubberla Creek, linking Mt Coot-tha to the Brisbane River. Not a long walk, but rewarding. Meet at the corner of Clandon and Dobel Streets, (UBD map 178 E11) at 7:30am.
August 22-27 - Brigalow Birds Week 2012
The brigalow region west of Dalby features many diverse and publicly accessible birding sites, all within a four hour drive of Brisbane. Key sites include Southwood, Alton and Eringibba National Parks, Myall Park Botanic Garden and several large and diverse re-serves along the stock route network including The Gums, Green Timbers and Basin Downs. More detail in future newsletters or contact info@brigalowbirds.org for all information.
Outings Elsewhere
As part of a greater effort to connect with the various bird groups around Queensland, we are alerting you to other places and times where you will be welcome to join the local birders:
Tweed Bird Observers
Covering the Tweed Valley and nearby, with outings on the second Sunday of the month. Contact: Matthew Angus at 07 5579 1757 or Laurel Allsop at 07 5590 9254 for details.
Gold Coast Group
A local outing every Thursday starting at 7.30am. Contact: Colin Collins on 07 5535 5950, Beth Hall on 07 5534 2049 or Jan Clogan on 07 5563 1754 for details on the next outing (where to start and places to be visited)
Toowoomba Bird Observers
A very active group with regular outings - Contact: Kay Williams at 4659 5475 or mob. 0429 465 954.
Noosa Parks Association - Bird Observers Group
Every second month an interpretive walk takes place before their Friday Forum with a guest speaker. Meet in the Environment Centre car park, Wallace Park, Eumundi Road, Noosaville, beside the library, at 8.30am. Contact Valda McLean 5476 2123 for details.
Bird Watchers of Hervey Bay
Another local group with regular weekly walks. Contact John Knight at 4125 2372 for details of the next outing.
Mabel’s Mates – Cairns.
Have a walk each month. Contact Dawn Magarry- 4053 1183.
Cairns Birding.
Holds regular walks each month- first Sunday at Centenary Lakes, third Sunday a field trip to various locations, and last Friday to the Crocodile Farm. Contact John Seale on 4052 1195 or check their website at www.cairnsbirding.blogspot.com.
