Birdwatching 2026-08-16 Boondall Wetlands

Report from Boondall Wetlands Outing

7 members and 2 non members formed an enthusiastic group as we gathered at the carpark to commence our monthly birdwalk.   On this crisp August morning, we followed the Billai dhagun Circuit towards the birdhide overlooking the creek.  There were few waterbirds to be seen from the hide but excitement grew as two Mangrove Gerygones, flitted amongst  the leaves just outside the entrance to this shelter.    30 birds were observed and the day was complete with a walk through the Boondall Wetlands Environmental Centre which has wonderful interactive displays to enthrall both young and not so young.

The following birds were observed:  Mallard x 2  (male and female), Australian Brushturkey x 3, Australian White Ibis x 6, Plumed Egret x 1, White-faced Heron x 1, Australian Pelican x 1, Little Pied Cormorant x 1,  Great Cormorant x 1, Masked Lapwing x 1, Laughing Kookaburra x 1 seen and heard x 1, Rainbow Bee-eater x 1, Galah x 6, Sulphur-creasted Cockatoo x 1 heard, Rainbow Lorikeet x 15, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet x 1 heard, Scarlet Myzomela x 2 heard, Yellow-faced Honeyeater x 3, Noisy Miner x 20, Mangrove Honeyeater x 2, Striated Pardalote x 2 heard, Mangrove Gerygone x 4, White-breasted Woodswallow x 15, Grey butcherbird x 2, Pied Butcherbird x 1, Australian Magpie x 2, Grey Shrikethrush x 3, Grey Fantail x 6, Magpie-Lark x 1, Torresian crow x 6, Welcome Swallow x 6.  

Bird list submitted to eBird.

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Boondall Wetlands is Brisbane’s largest wetlands covering around 1150 hectares between Nudgee Beach and Shorncliffe.  Walking along the boardwalk on the Billai dhagun Circuit  will take us through a variety of vegetation types, including a she-oak forest,   The boardwalk takes us to the  birdhide at the junction of Nundah and Cabbage Tree creeks.  This viewing spot should afford an opportunity to see a variety of  waterbirds.  Boondall Wetlands Environment Centre, close by the car park, opens Sunday mornings until 12MD and visitors are invited to peruse the Centre.

Bring:  Binoculars, hat, enclosed shoes, sunscreen, insect repellant, suncream, personal first aid kit, chair and morning tea

Directions:  From the south on the Gateway Motorway M1, take exit 117 onto Bicentennial Road towards the Brisbane Entertainment Centre.  Enter the roundabout and take 4th exit to the entrance of Boondall Wetlands and the carpark.

From the north travelling south on the Gateway Motorway M1, take Exit 117, which brings you onto the roundabout and signed entrance to Boondall Wetlands.

Meeting Time:  0730am

Meeting Place:  UBD 111 B14 – Carpark, Boondall Wetlands, 31 Paperbark Drive, Boondall by Boondall Wetlands Information Centre

Grading:  Easy

Leader:  Mary Anne Ryan

Email:  birdoryan@gmail.com

Phone number:  0436 393 999

Amount:  Bring $5 cash on the day

Capacity: 20