Report a bird sighting

Birds Queensland encourages birders to submit their bird lists to eBird and report unusual and interesting observations to Eremaea Birdline.

However, we welcome any sightings which are unusual in terms of location, activity or appearance for birds seen in Queensland, adjacent waters and areas extending up to 100km into adjoining states and territory. Even escapees can be reported to alert us in case they may become established in the future.

Data submitted will be assessed by our sightings officer for inclusion in records of sightings, referred on as appropriate, and may be reported in the Newsletter.

Please provide as much information as possible on the form below, particularly regarding location and a phone and/or email address so we can contact you if any clarification is necessary. Please state in the Remarks section if the sighting or observation has also been submitted to eBird or Eremaea Birdlines. Alternatively, details can be including all information included on the web based form.

Notes:
* These are mandatory fields
# This information is so that we can check for more details if necessary. It will not be reported on the site

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Rare Birds

In the case of the species listed below you should also prepare a Rare Birds Report and with a .

You can download a report form here: Download in printable PDF format (pdf file, 30KB) OR Download in MS Word format for editing. (Word file, 30kb). It may also be appropriate to fill out a report for sightings of species significantly outside their normal range. The form may be .

Please Note: The sections 'Description of Bird' and 'How is it distinguished from other species?' in the report form must be answered fully. A PHOTO ALONE IS NOT SUFFICIENT.

Species to be referred to Rarities Committees

Reports should be submitted for any of the following species, and if the species is of National significance the report will be referred on to BARC.

1. All non-specimen records only
2. Records outside known range for the species as defined in The Action Plan for Australian Birds 2000 (Garnett et al. 2011)
3. All records south of 21°S

Records in bold = species that need to be referred to BARC (Birds Australia Rarities Committee).

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