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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Lake Galletly

Pink-eared Ducks on Lake Galletly (Malacorhynchus membranaceus) © Cameron Davidson

Directions:
Lake Galletly is in the UQ Gatton campus. The UQ Gatton campus is situated on
the Warrego Highway, about 7km east of Gatton.
Road travel from Brisbane takes about 1 hour, or about 30 minutes from Toowoomba.
Access can be from the Warrego Highway (northern end of campus, near overpass) or from
the Gatton-Forest Hill road (southern end).
For a map see
The UQ Gatton Campus website.

Lake Galletly (BA 26 on the map) is always very good for Plumed Whistling-Ducks, Magpie Geese and Pink-eared Ducks.

A Bird Hide has been constructed here and there are plans to make the area round the lake more of a park.

eBird bird list: https://ebird.org/australia/hotspot/L1175001

  • Location
    View on Google Maps
  • Walking Grade
    Grade 2
    Formed track. May have gentle hills and some steps. No bushwalking experience required.

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