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Date: 25 Jul 2021
Where: Bullocky Rest
Type: Birdwatching

BIRDWATCHING -2021 – Bullocky Rest July 2021

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 distance before returning to the carpark. Morning tea and lunch were enjoyed in a newly erected shelter shed in full sunshine and hardly a breeze. At the same time, 50 kilometers an hour winds were recorded at the Brisbane airport. The bush birds were light on but numerous water birds were observed sheltering from the winds. A total of 20 birds were sighted and 4 birds were heard. A bird list can be obtained from the leader. What was thought to be a shocking day turned out to be very enjoyable.

Please register for this activity via the NPAQ website.

Bullocky Rest is a pretty area overlooking Lake Samsonvale. A walking track follows the lakeside westward for some distance to Forgan Cove. This pathway allows viewing bush and water birds.

Directions: From Gympie Road, Strathpine, 98 Q17 turn west and follow Samsonvale Road for approx. 6.5 klms. Turn right into Forgan Road 97 H9 and follow for 2.2 klms and turn left into Bullocky Rest Reserve 97 N4. Keep to the left and drive to the lower carpark.

Bring: Hat, sunglasses, sunburn cream, personal first aid kit, enclosed shoes, binoculars, camera, chair, insect repellent, soap, hand sanitizer, face mask, morning tea, lunch, and any other necessary personal items.  There are toilets and shelter sheds available.

This activity is being conducted in keeping with current health department Covid-19 directions regarding social distancing, good hygiene practices, and group size currently in force at the time of the activity.  It may be necessary for the Leader to make changes to the activity, the number of participants or the venue in keeping with these directions.  Please do not attend this activity if you are feeling unwell on the day, or may have had contact with covid-19 in the 14 days before the activity.