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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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Lytton Wader Roost and Wynnum Boardwalk

© Caleb Gittins

Directions: To get to Lytton, drive east along Lytton Rd following the signs to the Port of Brisbane, follow Pritchard St from the turn off to Fort Lytton National Park, turn left into Wynnum North Rd, continue to the end of the road and park in the car park. The Wader roost can be found be by following the path opposite the entrance to the car park. This is best at high tide.

Asian Dowitcher have been seen here along with the normal waders.

Wynnum Boardwalk is easily reached by following the path to the right and going into the mangroves (insect repellent is recommended). You can also enter via Granada St. or park at the northern end of Wynnym North esplanade near the Bowls Club, and walk north to the Boardwalk (UBD 143 H15). Collared Kingfishers and Mangrove Gerygones are always here.

eBird bird list: https://ebird.org/australia/hotspot/L1177500

eBird bird list (Wynnum Boardwalk only): https://ebird.org/australia/hotspot/L5009902

  • UBD
    Brisbane UBD: 143 F11
  • Walking Grade
    Not specified

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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja