Event Category: Birdwatching

One of the specialist activity groups is the birdwatching outings. This is an active group of members which has a number of outings each year as shown in the calendar, conducted under the umbrella of the Outings Committee.The walks are either arranged by a leader as a separate meet or conducted in conjunction with a general bushwalking outing. The venues selected are generally to places of special interest where there is a variety of birds to observe. A list of sightings is recorded for each outing.

All 13 NPAQ members enjoyed a beautiful cool morning walking along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail. 25 birds were sighted and most birds were high in the treetops. The walk was easy following the rail line gradient but our main obstacles were the numerous pushbikes. Following our walk of two hours, some people then followed… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

Outing Report Arriving at Berrinba Wetlands was a little cool but a beautiful sunny morning. Runners and dog walkers were already using the walking track around the lagoon on the 2.7-kilometer circuit. !5 members and 2 guests started on our walk seeking areas of sunshine to enjoy a little warmth. Following our walk, we found… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

Activity Report With the wind forecast to be strong, eight people arrived at Bullocky Rest. With buffeting winds, we decided to drive back to Forgan Cove, an inlet protected from the winds. Great decision as only a gentle breeze was felt at times. We followed a fire trail parallel with the lake’s foreshore for some… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

ACTIVITY REPORT FOR THE BIRDWATCHING CAMP, NANANGO – Monday 30th August – Friday 3th September 2021 Mon 30th August. • Wooroolin Wetlands (25 species observed), morning tea stop. • Gordonbrook Dam (30 species observed), lunch stop • Mt Wooroolin Lookout • Peanut van, Kingaroy 110 kms travelled Tues 31st August • Blackbutt, Roy Emerson statue… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

Meet at 7.30 am at the end of Phelps Road, UBD 46 N20. Directions: – Exit the Bruce Hwy at Exit 150, UBD 58L2 this is approx. 1.5 klms north of the large McDonald’s BP Service station. Travel west on Buchanan Rd for 2.5 klms and turn left, UBD 58A10 into Visentin Rd. 350 M… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

THIS ACTIVITY HAS BEEN CANCELLED Our first outing for 2022 will be to Toorbul to view the wader birds. High tide occurs around late-morning and the water should drive the birds up onto the foreshore for excellent viewing. Adjacent roads through bushland also allow viewing of bush birds and many kangaroos. If you intend coming,… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

Due to the Ipswich City Council cancelling access to Hardings Paddock, the venue has been changed to Minnippi Parklands, Tingalpa. All nominations via the Website. Directions: From Wynnum Road turn south into Greystone Street, Tingalpa (UBD map 162 B 13). This road’s name changes to Stanton Road (W). Drive to road’s end approx. (162 B… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching

Due to soggy conditions and predicted rain, this event is CANCELLED This month’s outing is to the new partly constructed Archerfield Wetlands, a part of the Oxley Creek Common beautification extension along Oxley and Blunder Creeks. We will meet in Bowhill Road, Durack, UBD Map 218 R3, close by to the high transmission power lines.… Read More...

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Category: Birdwatching