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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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St George Camp

This is our first week long bird trip for the year, so Andrea and I are inviting the adventurous at heart to come and join us in St George

Accommodation/Camping will be at Kamarooka Tourist Park ph 07 4625 3120

They have cabins as well as camping. Camping At $35/night for 2 people (with possible discounts for the week, they will confirm that next week for me) If you are a single, you may wish to buddy up with someone to share a site. Please text me on 0407 625 820 if you wish for a buddy before booking.

Cabins available from 110/night

I have booked a river cruise on the afternoon of Sunday 21st. Tickets are $45/ person and you are welcome/ encouraged to bring drinks and nibbles on board.
We will be conducting bird call on the cruise.

Please note numbers are essential to secure a spot.
Send an email to camps@birdsqueensland.org.au to let me know which camps you would like a ticket and whose name that tickets should be in.

Please note it will be a three hour cruise beginning at 3pm on the 21st of July.

Camp participants are required to supply their own first aid kit.

  • Date and Time
    Thursday, 18th Jul 2024
    to Wednesday, 24th Jul 2024
  • Location
    St George
  • Leaders
    • Nicky Stafford
      Please text me on 0407 625 820
      camps@birdsqueensland.org.au
    • Andrea Schafer
      president@birdsqueensland.org.au
  • Walking Grade
    No information given.

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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja