Birdwatching 2026-07-19 Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea, Brisbane

The 120 hectare Common is a low-lying floodplain and wetland system.  It is an ecologically significant part of the Oxley Creek catchment.  The Oxley Creek Common has been opened to the public since 2003 and it is well loved by the local community as indicated by the many groups involved in rehabilitating the common.

Around 200 bird species have been recorded in the past 20 years around the Common.

After meeting at the Red Shed, we’ll proceed along the main flat, shaded path adjacent to the Oxley creek.  Then head off towards the lagoon through the open paddock track.

Of interest to NPAQ members is an extension to the main path – a section that terminates in the Secret Forest.  This forest is a plantation of hoop trees (Aracaria cunninghamii) planted by Romeo Lahey on Lahey family land which was lated donated for public use.

Meeting Time: 0730 am

Meeting Place:  The Red Shed at Oxley Creek Common.  The Common is off Sherwood Road, between Sherwood and the Rocklea Markets (UBD 179 A20) and the entrance is well signposted.

Bring:  Hat, insect repellent, sunburn cream, personal first aid kit, enclosed shoes, binoculars, chair and morning tea

Walk Leader details:  Mary Anne Ryan, 0436 393 999, birdoryan@gmail.com

 Grading:  Easy

Amount:  $5 pay cash on the day