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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Access files, videos and the hardcopy library catalogue
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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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Activities

© Andrea Schafer

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Birds Queensland’s 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.

Current conservation activities are described in detail elsewhere, and provide opportunities for people to be involved in various activities directed towards monitoring and conservation of birds and understanding their habitat and other needs.

Birds Queensland provides displays at a range of conservation and related events, and members have opportunities to discuss issues relating to birds with visitors, and to promote Birds Queensland’s conservation aims.

Our outings and camps provide great social opportunities, as well as a chance to share some birding skills, knowledge and experiences, while the monthly meetings deliver papers on current research and other relevant topics, as well a chance to chat over supper.

Campouts and Day Walks are intended to be enjoyable occasions for all BQ members. Belonging to BQ is a voluntary leisure activity where participants can observe birds to whatever degree of expertise they wish, relax and interact with like-minded fellow birdwatchers. Thank you to our members for contributing positively to this ethos.

If you are inexperienced at bird identification then you might be interested in our monthly Easy-Start walks, which are more focussed on learning how to identify local birds.

Browse activities
Outing
© Scott Fox
Nature Refuge, Hawkesbury Road, Pullenvale
  • 18th February 2026
  • 6:30 am
  • Primley St, Pullenvale
Camp
© Vernon Kretschmann
Maleny Camp
  • 6th March 2026 — 8th March 2026
  • Maleny Showgrounds
Outing
© Peter Storer
Golds Scrub Lane, Lake Samsonvale, Mount Samson
  • 19th March 2026
  • 7:00 am
  • Golds Scrub Lane, Lake Samsonvale, Mount Samson
Outing
© Cameron Davidson
Wynnum foreshore
  • 28th March 2026
  • 3:30 pm
  • Wynnum foreshore
Camp
© Wendy Powe
Myall Park Botanic Garden
  • 2nd April 2026 — 7th April 2026
  • Myall Park Botanic Gardens
Expedition
© Wendy Powe
  • 9th May 2026 — 16th February 2026
  • Isoroy Station, Tambo
Camp
© Wendy Powe
  • 9th May 2026 — 16th May 2026
  • Isoroy Station, Tambo

So, why not join us?

  • Monthly newsletter
    Members receive a monthly newsletter except in January.
  • Library
    Access to over 700 electronic files, videos and hardcopy books and magazines.
  • Outings and activities
    The society holds regular monthly camps and walks for members and guests, as well as monthly meetings.
Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja