Kumbartcho Sanctuary — 2nd July 2024
July 2024 Meeting — 4th July 2024
Scenic Rim Day Outing — 14th July 2024
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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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Where to see birds

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Home Where to see birds

Birds Queensland produces a range of brochures and other information on birds in Queensland, and on all aspects of birding in Queensland.

This page provides a broad guide on the content in the following section pages as linked from this page.

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Bird-watching in Queensland

Birds can be seen almost anywhere in Queensland – cities and towns, rainforest, farmland, the arid interior, and coastlines.
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Bird-watching places in South-east Queensland

Explore over sixty bird-watching places in the South-East Queensland region
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Bird-watching places outside South-east Queensland

Explore bird-watching places outside the South-East Queensland region
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Bowra Sanctuary

The Bowra Sanctuary is an AWC property with a strong bird-watching history
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Australian birding clubs and organisations

Browse a list of other Australian birding clubs and organisations
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Overseas birding clubs and organisations

Browse a list of overseas birding clubs and organisations
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Commercial birding tours and information

Browse a list of commercial birding tours and information
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Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja
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