BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONBrochures are available on-line, at the Downfall Creek (Raven St Reserve) and Boondall Environmental Centres, Council Business Offices and some Council Libraries. The brochures available on-line are Bayside Parklands, Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Chermside Hills Reserves, Karawatha Forest Park, Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Tinchi Tamba Wetlands, Toohey Forest Park and Whites Hill Reserve. Council publishes a Mobility Map, has other disability information available, and also publishes the Brisbane Bicycle Experience Guide with maps showing cycle ways around Brisbane.

For more information call Council on 3403 8888 or visit the website www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Birds QueenslandBirds Queensland is a non-profit organization, which promotes the appreciation, conservation and scientific study of birds. Activities include: • Monthly meetings with interesting speakers, • Walks and camps to see, enjoy and study birds, • Raising funds for and commissioning scientific bird research, • Publishing a scientific journal and a monthly newsletter, • Collecting data on birds (distribution, movement, behaviour), and • Working with conservation groups to conserve habitat.These activities are open to all members. Non-members are also welcome.

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The first number after the bird list for each site is the approximate number of species that could be observed in a single visit by an experienced birder. The second number is the total number of species recorded from that site (data obtained from Eremaea September 2013). The bigger the difference between the two numbers the greater the chance of finding unusual species at a site.

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9. Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Wyampa Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 100 A16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk. Bird hide, fishing platforms, boat ramp. See BCC Tinchi Tamba track map. Mangroves, saltmarsh, woodland. Take insect repellent. Pale-headed Rosella, White-faced Heron, Grey Fantail, Bar-shouldered Dove, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Gerygone, Collared and Sacred Kingfishers, Whistling and Brahminy Kites, Crested Tern, Pied Cormorant, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, sometimes Brolgas north of access road. 61/151

10. Canterbury Park & Barungwarra Bushland ReserveFeuerriegel Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 99 G19. Paved tracks. Grassland, parkland, lake, mangrove. Adjacent to South Pine River. Buff-banded Rail, Eastern Great and Intermediate Egrets, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Corella, Black Swan. 85/110

11. Raven Street Reserve Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Rode Rd, Chermside West, 4032. UBD 119 F16. Contiguous with Quarry Pk. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Chermside Hills Reserves track map. Visitor centre, playground. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Striated and Spotted Pardalotes, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Variegated Fairy-wren, Scarlet Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, Golden Whistler, Grey Fantail, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater. 35/56

12. 7th Brigade Park Murphy Rd, Chermside, 4032. UBD 120 A10. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Large playground. Parkland, woodland, riparian vegetation. Bush Stone-curlew, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Variegated Fairy-wren, Varied Triller, Australian Reed-Warbler. Best on southern side of creek. 57/75

13. Banks Street Reserve Weatherhead St, Ashgrove, 4060. UBD 139 B15. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation along Enoggera Creek. White-browed Scrubwren, Pheasant Coucal, Sacred and Azure Kingfishers, Spectacled Monarch, Varied Triller, Olive-backed Oriole. 40/62

Watching Waders In Brisbane - Waders (or shorebirds) make up about 10% of Australia's bird species. Most migrate to Russia each year to breed during the northern hemisphere summer. Tens of thousands visit Moreton Bay from September to April. Both day and night, waders spread across the tidal flats at low tide to feed on a wide range of invertebrates. At high tide, they go to sites along the shoreline to rest. These roosts are the best place to observe them at high tide. Waders must increase their body weight greatly to provide energy reserves for their 13,000km migration. Disturbance by dogs and people reduces their foraging time and jeopardises their chances of a successful return journey to breeding grounds, so please observe from a distance.

WEST14. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, 4066. UBD 158 L13. Paved paths. Café, herbarium, library, planetarium. Map available at gardens entrance. Landscaped gardens and lakes. Dusky Moorhen, Crested Pigeon, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Pale-headed Rosella. 34/62

Mt Coot-tha Reserve - Sites 15 – 18 are similar in habitat and species. See BCC Mt Coot-tha Reserve track map.

15. J C Slaughter Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 G13. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Brown Thornbill, Powerful Owl, Australian Owlet-nightjar, White-throated Treecreeper, Eastern Whipbird. 36/114

16. Simpson Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 D10. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Collared Sparrowhawk, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Australian King-Parrot. 36/114

17. Honeyeater Track The Hut, Fleming Rd, Chapel Hill, 4069. UBD 177 P2. Unpaved unformed tracks, some hills. Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Whistler, White-throated Nightjar, Pale-headed Rosella. 36/114

18. Gap Creek Reserve Gap Creek Rd, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 157 H15. Unformed tracks, shared with off-road cyclists. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White-throated Treecreeper, Brown Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous and Golden Whistlers, Bell Miner, Noisy Friarbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Scarlet Honeyeater, Fan-tailed Cuckoo,Cicadabird, Channel-billed Cuckoo. 48/78

D’Aguilar National Park - Sites 19 – 24 are in an extensive bushland area to the north-west of Brisbane. Some non-Brisbane areas are included. Refer South

D’Aguilar National Park track map.

19. Enoggera Reservoir - Araucaria Walk National Parks Information Centre, Walkabout Ck, Waterworks Rd/Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap, 4061. UBD 137 G19. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Visitor centre, café, small zoo. Woodland, lake, rainforest. Bell Miner, Australasian Grebe, Eastern Whipbird, Variegated Fairy-wren, White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, Hardhead, Comb-crested Jacana, Peaceful Dove, White-naped Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet, Forest Kingfisher, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Eastern Koel, Painted Button-quail. 72/138

20. Bellbird Grove Off Mt Nebo Rd, Camp Mountain, 4520. UBD 136 Q6. Unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White- throated Gerygone, Rose Robin, Brown and Buff-rumped Thornbills, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Spectacled Monarch, Spotted Quail-thrush on ridges. 38/86

21. Jolly’s Lookout Mt Nebo Rd, Jollys Lookout, 4250. UBD 135 N1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Gerygone, Black-faced Monarch, Golden Whistler, Crested Shrike-tit, Varied Sittela. 41/78

22. Boombana Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 135 J1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Topknot Pigeon, Black-faced Monarch, Collared Sparrowhawk. 26/63

23. D’Aguilar National Park – Manorina Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 105 F16. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Crimson Rosella, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Sooty Owl, Striated Thornbill. 33/85

24. D’Aguilar National Park - Maiala Mt Glorious Rd, Mt Glorious, 4520. UBD 105 C6. Formed unpaved track, some steps. Rainforest. Green Catbird, Eastern Whipbird, Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Golden Whistler, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Brown Gerygone, Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Fantail, Russet-tailed Thrush, Topknot, Wonga and White-headed Pigeons, Wompoo and Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves, Crimson Rosella, Noisy Pitta, Eastern Spinebill, Australian Logrunner, Pale-yellow Robin, Black-faced Monarch, Paradise Riflebird. 39/88

25. Lake Manchester Lake Manchester Rd, Lake Manchester, 4306. UBD 172 Q1. Unformed tracks. Grassland, riparian vegetation, lake. Wonga Pigeon, Great Crested Grebe, Brahminy Kite, Azure Kingfisher. The access road is gravel.

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Chalcot Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 L20. & Mill Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 R11. Unformed tracks and fire trails. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, White-browed Scrubwren, Brown Thornbill, Rufous Fantail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Pacific Baza, Pheasant Coucal, Brush Cuckoo. 51/117

27. Anstead Bushland ReserveHawkesbury Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 195 N4. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Easy walking. Woodland, grassland. Oriental Cuckoo, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Apostlebird. 42/177

28. Pullenvale Forest Park Pullenvale Rd, Pullenvale, 4069. UBD 176 H14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, boardwalk. Woodland and riparian vegetation. Eastern Yellow Robin, Eastern Whipbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Australasian Figbird, Red-browed and Double-barred Finches, Varied Triller, Peaceful Dove, Little Lorikeet, Collared Sparrowhawk, Pheasant Coucal. 46/87

29. John Wilson Reserve Glenhurst St, Pinjarra Hills, 4069. UBD 196 L7. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Rufous Fantail, Mistletoebird, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Grey and Little Shrike-thrushes, Tawny Grassbird. 36/92

30. Gold Creek Reserve Gold Creek Rd, Brookfield, 4069. UBD 136 L14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation, remnant rainforest, lake. Eastern Yellow Robin, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Pale-headed Rosella, Red-browed Finch, Olive-backed Oriole, Australian King-Parrot, Spectacled and White-eared Monarchs, Peaceful and Emerald Doves, Azure Kingfisher. 60/137

31. Fig Tree Pocket Biami Yumba and Mactier St Parks, Fig Tree Pocket Rd. UBD 198 G2. Facilities are in Biami Yumba Park. For birding, walk to river bank off Botticelli St adjacent to equestrian centre Unformed tracks. Mangroves, woodland, parkland. Australian King-Parrot, Great, Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants, White-necked Heron, Eastern Great, Intermediate and Cattle Egrets. 79/113

SOUTH32. Mt Ommaney Boardwalk Summit Place, Mt Ommaney, 4074. UBD 197 G4. Unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk, some hills. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Little Shrike-thrush, Pheasant Coucal, Dollarbird, Pacific Baza. 49/115

33. Fort Rd Bushland Fort Rd, Oxley, 4075. UBD 198 F5. Contiguous with Rocks Riverside Park. Unpaved tracks. Parkland, woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation. Noisy Friarbird, Spangled Drongo, Yellow-faced and Scarlet Honeyeaters, Mistletoebird, Cicadabird. 54/77

34. Sherwood Forest Park Jolimont St, Sherwood, 4075. UBD 178 K19. Some paved tracks. Parkland, lake, river bank. Australasian Figbird, Little Pied

Cormorant, Intermediate Egret, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-headed Pigeon, Spotless and Baillon’s Crakes, Australian Reed-Warbler. 39/85

35. Oxley Creek Common Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, 4085. UBD 179 B20. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, mostly flat. Canoe-launching pontoon. Mangroves, riparian vegetation, wetland, grassland. Brown and Striped Honeyeaters, Cattle and Little Egret, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-backed, Variegated and Superb Fairy-wrens, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-shouldered Dove, Australasian Pipit, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Black-fronted Dotterel, Straw-necked Ibis, Fairy Martin, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Brown Quail, Black-shouldered Kite, White-breasted Woodswallow, Nankeen Kestrel, Brown Falcon. 76/182

36. Cliveden Ave Reserve Cliveden Ave, Corinda, 4075. UBD 199 A6.

Unformed track. Canoe-launching pontoon. Riparian vegetation, grassland. Eastern Koel, Sacred Kingfisher, Spangled Drongo, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Brown Goshawk, White-throated Honeyeater. 61/115

37. Toohey Forest Park Toohey Road, Nathan, 4111. UBD 200 E1. Contiguous with Griffith University and Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve. Sandstone area uncommon in Brisbane. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Toohey Forest track map. Woodland, heath. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Variegated Fairy-wren, Rose Robin, Weebill, Powerful Owl. 30/68

38. Karawatha Forest Park Acacia Rd, Karawatha, 4117. UBD 221 J19. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Little Friarbird, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Brush Cuckoo. 39/57

39. Beryl Roberts & Brittain Parks Barham St, Coopers Plains, 4108. UBD 200 E14. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Wetland, woodland, riparian vegetation, parkland. Little Wattlebird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Pheasant Coucal, Collared Sparrowhawk. 53/73

40. Stretton Wetland Reserve Illaweena St, Stretton, 4116. UBD 240 Q7. Unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Wetland, riparian vegetation, parkland, woodland. Eastern Spinebill, Grey Fantail, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Weebill. 39/57Brisbane’s Birds - Walking in a bushland area, around a lake, or even in an urban park or street can reveal a surprising number of birds. Brisbane has the richest avifauna of any Australian capital city - around 400 bird species have been recorded. The birdlife is rich because of our sub-tropical climate, the wide variety of habitats, the extensive system of reserves and lush vegetation in private gardens. However, pressure for housing and development is causing bird habitat to disappear. Small bush birds are particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and predation by introduced animals and exclusion by pest bird species. Brisbane City Council is actively retaining natural areas, rehabilitating degraded ones and maintaining native vegetation along creeks and corridors.

EAST41. Whites Hill Reserve Boundary Rd, Camp Hill, 4152. UBD 181 B9. Walk the bushland south of the football fields. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, hilly. Woodland, parkland. Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Olive-backed Oriole, Noisy Friarbird, Sacred Kingfisher. 36/97

42. Minnippi Parklands Stanton Rd West, Tingalpa, 4173. UBD 162 B15. Paved and unpaved unformed tracks. Canoe-launching pontoon. Wetland, lake, woodland, grassland, parkland, mangroves. Crested Pigeon, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Dollarbird, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Latham’s Snipe, Eastern Koel, Baillon’s Crake. 61/174

43. Metroplex Avenue Wetlands Metroplex Ave, Murarrie, 4172. UBD 161 L2. Paved track and boardwalk to Brisbane River. Wetland, lake, riparian vegetation, mangroves. Purple Swamphen, Dusky Moorhen, Little Black Cormorant, Spotted Dove, Brown Honeyeater, Hardhead, Golden-headed Cisticola, Straw-necked Ibis, Black Swan, Superb Fairy-wren, Australian Reed-Warbler, Fairy Martin, Magpie Goose, Australian Little Bittern (rare). 47/129

44. Sandy Camp Park Sandy Camp Rd, Lytton, 4178. UBD 142 P16. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Viewing platform. Woodland, wetland, grassland, lake. Brown Honeyeater, Australasian Darter, Australian Reed-Warbler, Eastern Osprey, Magpie Goose, Rainbow Bee-eater, Leaden Flycatcher, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Wandering Whistling-Duck, White-throated Gerygone, Spotless Crake, Baillon’s Crake, Australian Painted Snipe (rare). 67/148

45. Port of Brisbane Lake Whimbrel St. Port Of Brisbane, 4178. UBD 144 G16. Bird hide at the Lucinda Drive high tide wader roost, UBD 144 N9. Key to the hide is available from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre, 3 Port Central Ave. Unformed tracks. Lake, parkland, tidal wetland. Little Black Cormorant, Eastern Great Egret, Royal Spoonbill, Black Swan, Caspian and Gull-billed Terns, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Curlew, Red-necked Avocet, Red-necked Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Asian Dowitcher, Red-capped Plover, Little Tern. 57/151

46. Wynnum Boardwalk And Lytton Bird Hide Boardwalk - Granada St Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 G14. Hide - Wynnum North Road, Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 F11. These sites are adjoining. Best at high tide. Paved track and boardwalk. See BCC Bayside Parklands track map. Grassland, mangroves, mudflat. Chestnut Teal, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwits, Tawny Grassbird, Collared Kingfisher, Whimbrel, Common Greenshank, Brown Quail, Pacific Golden Plover, Eastern Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Knot. 51/124

47. Brisbane Koala Bushlands Alperton Rd, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 D16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Spotted Pardalote, Pacific Baza, Powerful Owl plus Koalas. 46/77

48. J C Trotter Memorial Park Cherbon St, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 K8. Unformed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, heathland, lake. Yellow-faced and Striped Honeyeaters, Striated Pardalote, Great, Little Pied and Little Black Cormorants, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Bar-shouldered Dove, Black-ƒaced Cuckoo-shrike, Australasian Darter, Eurasian Coot, Whistling Kite, Black Swan, Great Crested Grebe, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Yellow Spoonbill, Forest Kingfisher. 64/124

Common Brisbane Birds Many common birds of the Brisbane area are not mentioned in the site lists. Recognising the common species listed below is the first step toward the rewarding pastime of bird-watching.

Australian Brush-turkey, Australian Magpie, Australian Pelican, Australian White Ibis, Australian Wood Duck, Common (Indian) Myna, Common Starling, Galah, Grey Butcherbird, House Sparrow, Laughing Kookaburra, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Magpie-lark, Masked Lapwing, Noisy Miner, Pacific Black Duck, Pied Butcherbird, Pied Currawong, Rock Dove (feral domestic pigeon), Rainbow Lorikeet, Silver Gull, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Torresian Crow, Welcome Swallow, Willie Wagtail.

SAFETY Brisbane has a subtropical climate. Insect repellent and sun protection are essential while birdwatching at any time of year. Carry water, and wear closed footwear on unpaved tracks.

INNER CITY1. City Botanic Gardens Alice St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 4. The inner-city gardens are accessible from many points. Paved paths. Playgrounds, cafes. Parkland, gardens, mangroves. Bush Stone-curlew, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Australasian Figbird, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Silvereye. 29/55

2. Roma Street Parkland Albert St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 1. Easy walking distance from city train and bus stations. Paved tracks, board-walks. Coffee shop. Map available from the Parkland Office. Parkland, lakes, gardens. Australasian Figbird, Bush Stone-curlew, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Superb Fairy-wren. 28/45

Migration of Birds – Observation of some species is very much dependent upon the time of the year. Many species of birds migrate latitudinally (north-south) or altitudinally (mountain to coastal plain). The extreme example of latitudinal migration is many wader species that summer in Australia fly thousands of kilometres to Siberia to breed during the northern summer. A number of birds migrate latitudinally within Australia (e.g. Bee-eaters and Silvereyes) and to New Guinea (e.g. some cuckoo species). Some birds migrate from high altitude to over-winter in coastal lowlands (Rose Robin and Noisy Pitta).

NORTH3. Kedron Brook Wetlands Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah, 4012. UBD 140 Q4.Flat paved track along canal shared with cyclists. Playground. Salt-marsh, grassland, mangroves, wetland. Take insect repellent. Black-winged Stilt, Chestnut Teal, White-faced Heron, Mangrove Gerygone, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Eastern Great Egret, Australasian Pipit, Royal Spoonbill, Whistling and Black-shouldered Kites, Mangrove Honeyeater, Black Swan, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Black-fronted Dotterel and Red-kneed Dotterel, Swamp Harrier, Glossy Ibis, Red-necked Avocet, Eastern Grass Owl. 58/171

4. Boondall Wetlands Paperbark Dr, Boondall, 4034. UBD 111 C14. Paved and unpaved tracks. Bird hide, visitor centre. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map and Birds of Boondall brochure, available at the Visitor Centre. Mangroves, saltmarsh, freshwater wetland, woodland, grassland. Take insect repellent. Pied Cormorant, Leaden Flycatcher. 44/128

5. Nudgee Beach & Boardwalk O'Quinn St, Nudgee Beach, 4014. UBD 111 L16.Formed unpaved tracks and boardwalk through mangroves. Bird hide, playground. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Mudflats, mangroves, salt-marsh. Take insect repellent. Collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Gerygone, Brown Honeyeater, White-faced Heron, Striated Heron, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Brahminy Kite, Rainbow Bee-eater, Eastern Curlew, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Osprey, Gull-billed Tern, Pacific Golden Plover. Rainbow Bee-eaters breed here. 47/122

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7. Dowse Lagoon Second Lagoon Reserve, Brighton St, Sandgate, 4017. UBD 110 P3Paved walking track. Bird hide, viewing platforms. Grassland, open woodland, lake. Australasian Grebe, Little Black and Great Cormorants, Spotted Dove, Hardhead,

Intermediate Egret, Eurasian Coot, Grey Teal, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Latham’s Snipe, Wandering Whistling-Duck, Whiskered Tern, Glossy Ibis, Freckled Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Nankeen Night-Heron. 52/135

8. Third Lagoon Reserve & Deagon Wetlands Third Lagoon - Baskerville St, Brighton, 4017. UBD 100 J20. Deagon Wetlands - Bracken Ridge Rd, Sandgate 4017. UBD 110 H1Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Bird hide. Wetlands, woodland. Red-backed Fairy-wren, Magpie Goose, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Shoveler, Freckled Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe. 42/110

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BRISBANE CITY COUNCIL INFORMATIONBrochures are available on-line, at the Downfall Creek (Raven St Reserve) and Boondall Environmental Centres, Council Business Offices and some Council Libraries. The brochures available on-line are Bayside Parklands, Boondall Wetlands, Brisbane Koala Bushlands, Chermside Hills Reserves, Karawatha Forest Park, Mt Coot-tha Reserve, Tinchi Tamba Wetlands, Toohey Forest Park and Whites Hill Reserve. Council publishes a Mobility Map, has other disability information available, and also publishes the Brisbane Bicycle Experience Guide with maps showing cycle ways around Brisbane.

For more information call Council on 3403 8888 or visit the website www.brisbane.qld.gov.au.

Birds QueenslandBirds Queensland is a non-profit organization, which promotes the appreciation, conservation and scientific study of birds. Activities include: • Monthly meetings with interesting speakers, • Walks and camps to see, enjoy and study birds, • Raising funds for and commissioning scientific bird research, • Publishing a scientific journal and a monthly newsletter, • Collecting data on birds (distribution, movement, behaviour), and • Working with conservation groups to conserve habitat.These activities are open to all members. Non-members are also welcome.

Birds Queensland meets monthly (except January) at 7.30 p.m. usually on the first Thursday of the month. Details of the date, location, speakers and topics

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The species noted in the site descriptions are less common, interesting species (sometimes rare) that an observer may see, depending on the time of year. The lists are based on data from Eremaea (www.eremaea.com), a website used by birdwatchers to record their sightings, and from information provided by Birds Queensland members.

The first number after the bird list for each site is the approximate number of species that could be observed in a single visit by an experienced birder. The second number is the total number of species recorded from that site (data obtained from Eremaea September 2013). The bigger the difference between the two numbers the greater the chance of finding unusual species at a site.

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9. Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Wyampa Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 100 A16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk. Bird hide, fishing platforms, boat ramp. See BCC Tinchi Tamba track map. Mangroves, saltmarsh, woodland. Take insect repellent. Pale-headed Rosella, White-faced Heron, Grey Fantail, Bar-shouldered Dove, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Gerygone, Collared and Sacred Kingfishers, Whistling and Brahminy Kites, Crested Tern, Pied Cormorant, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, sometimes Brolgas north of access road. 61/151

10. Canterbury Park & Barungwarra Bushland ReserveFeuerriegel Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 99 G19. Paved tracks. Grassland, parkland, lake, mangrove. Adjacent to South Pine River. Buff-banded Rail, Eastern Great and Intermediate Egrets, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Corella, Black Swan. 85/110

11. Raven Street Reserve Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Rode Rd, Chermside West, 4032. UBD 119 F16. Contiguous with Quarry Pk. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Chermside Hills Reserves track map. Visitor centre, playground. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Striated and Spotted Pardalotes, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Variegated Fairy-wren, Scarlet Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, Golden Whistler, Grey Fantail, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater. 35/56

12. 7th Brigade Park Murphy Rd, Chermside, 4032. UBD 120 A10. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Large playground. Parkland, woodland, riparian vegetation. Bush Stone-curlew, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Variegated Fairy-wren, Varied Triller, Australian Reed-Warbler. Best on southern side of creek. 57/75

13. Banks Street Reserve Weatherhead St, Ashgrove, 4060. UBD 139 B15. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation along Enoggera Creek. White-browed Scrubwren, Pheasant Coucal, Sacred and Azure Kingfishers, Spectacled Monarch, Varied Triller, Olive-backed Oriole. 40/62

Watching Waders In Brisbane - Waders (or shorebirds) make up about 10% of Australia's bird species. Most migrate to Russia each year to breed during the northern hemisphere summer. Tens of thousands visit Moreton Bay from September to April. Both day and night, waders spread across the tidal flats at low tide to feed on a wide range of invertebrates. At high tide, they go to sites along the shoreline to rest. These roosts are the best place to observe them at high tide. Waders must increase their body weight greatly to provide energy reserves for their 13,000km migration. Disturbance by dogs and people reduces their foraging time and jeopardises their chances of a successful return journey to breeding grounds, so please observe from a distance.

WEST14. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, 4066. UBD 158 L13. Paved paths. Café, herbarium, library, planetarium. Map available at gardens entrance. Landscaped gardens and lakes. Dusky Moorhen, Crested Pigeon, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Pale-headed Rosella. 34/62

Mt Coot-tha Reserve - Sites 15 – 18 are similar in habitat and species. See BCC Mt Coot-tha Reserve track map.

15. J C Slaughter Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 G13. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Brown Thornbill, Powerful Owl, Australian Owlet-nightjar, White-throated Treecreeper, Eastern Whipbird. 36/114

16. Simpson Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 D10. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Collared Sparrowhawk, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Australian King-Parrot. 36/114

17. Honeyeater Track The Hut, Fleming Rd, Chapel Hill, 4069. UBD 177 P2. Unpaved unformed tracks, some hills. Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Whistler, White-throated Nightjar, Pale-headed Rosella. 36/114

18. Gap Creek Reserve Gap Creek Rd, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 157 H15. Unformed tracks, shared with off-road cyclists. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White-throated Treecreeper, Brown Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous and Golden Whistlers, Bell Miner, Noisy Friarbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Scarlet Honeyeater, Fan-tailed Cuckoo,Cicadabird, Channel-billed Cuckoo. 48/78

D’Aguilar National Park - Sites 19 – 24 are in an extensive bushland area to the north-west of Brisbane. Some non-Brisbane areas are included. Refer South

D’Aguilar National Park track map.

19. Enoggera Reservoir - Araucaria Walk National Parks Information Centre, Walkabout Ck, Waterworks Rd/Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap, 4061. UBD 137 G19. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Visitor centre, café, small zoo. Woodland, lake, rainforest. Bell Miner, Australasian Grebe, Eastern Whipbird, Variegated Fairy-wren, White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, Hardhead, Comb-crested Jacana, Peaceful Dove, White-naped Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet, Forest Kingfisher, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Eastern Koel, Painted Button-quail. 72/138

20. Bellbird Grove Off Mt Nebo Rd, Camp Mountain, 4520. UBD 136 Q6. Unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White- throated Gerygone, Rose Robin, Brown and Buff-rumped Thornbills, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Spectacled Monarch, Spotted Quail-thrush on ridges. 38/86

21. Jolly’s Lookout Mt Nebo Rd, Jollys Lookout, 4250. UBD 135 N1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Gerygone, Black-faced Monarch, Golden Whistler, Crested Shrike-tit, Varied Sittela. 41/78

22. Boombana Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 135 J1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Topknot Pigeon, Black-faced Monarch, Collared Sparrowhawk. 26/63

23. D’Aguilar National Park – Manorina Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 105 F16. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Crimson Rosella, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Sooty Owl, Striated Thornbill. 33/85

24. D’Aguilar National Park - Maiala Mt Glorious Rd, Mt Glorious, 4520. UBD 105 C6. Formed unpaved track, some steps. Rainforest. Green Catbird, Eastern Whipbird, Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Golden Whistler, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Brown Gerygone, Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Fantail, Russet-tailed Thrush, Topknot, Wonga and White-headed Pigeons, Wompoo and Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves, Crimson Rosella, Noisy Pitta, Eastern Spinebill, Australian Logrunner, Pale-yellow Robin, Black-faced Monarch, Paradise Riflebird. 39/88

25. Lake Manchester Lake Manchester Rd, Lake Manchester, 4306. UBD 172 Q1. Unformed tracks. Grassland, riparian vegetation, lake. Wonga Pigeon, Great Crested Grebe, Brahminy Kite, Azure Kingfisher. The access road is gravel.

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Chalcot Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 L20. & Mill Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 R11. Unformed tracks and fire trails. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, White-browed Scrubwren, Brown Thornbill, Rufous Fantail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Pacific Baza, Pheasant Coucal, Brush Cuckoo. 51/117

27. Anstead Bushland ReserveHawkesbury Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 195 N4. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Easy walking. Woodland, grassland. Oriental Cuckoo, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Apostlebird. 42/177

28. Pullenvale Forest Park Pullenvale Rd, Pullenvale, 4069. UBD 176 H14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, boardwalk. Woodland and riparian vegetation. Eastern Yellow Robin, Eastern Whipbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Australasian Figbird, Red-browed and Double-barred Finches, Varied Triller, Peaceful Dove, Little Lorikeet, Collared Sparrowhawk, Pheasant Coucal. 46/87

29. John Wilson Reserve Glenhurst St, Pinjarra Hills, 4069. UBD 196 L7. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Rufous Fantail, Mistletoebird, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Grey and Little Shrike-thrushes, Tawny Grassbird. 36/92

30. Gold Creek Reserve Gold Creek Rd, Brookfield, 4069. UBD 136 L14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation, remnant rainforest, lake. Eastern Yellow Robin, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Pale-headed Rosella, Red-browed Finch, Olive-backed Oriole, Australian King-Parrot, Spectacled and White-eared Monarchs, Peaceful and Emerald Doves, Azure Kingfisher. 60/137

31. Fig Tree Pocket Biami Yumba and Mactier St Parks, Fig Tree Pocket Rd. UBD 198 G2. Facilities are in Biami Yumba Park. For birding, walk to river bank off Botticelli St adjacent to equestrian centre Unformed tracks. Mangroves, woodland, parkland. Australian King-Parrot, Great, Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants, White-necked Heron, Eastern Great, Intermediate and Cattle Egrets. 79/113

SOUTH32. Mt Ommaney Boardwalk Summit Place, Mt Ommaney, 4074. UBD 197 G4. Unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk, some hills. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Little Shrike-thrush, Pheasant Coucal, Dollarbird, Pacific Baza. 49/115

33. Fort Rd Bushland Fort Rd, Oxley, 4075. UBD 198 F5. Contiguous with Rocks Riverside Park. Unpaved tracks. Parkland, woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation. Noisy Friarbird, Spangled Drongo, Yellow-faced and Scarlet Honeyeaters, Mistletoebird, Cicadabird. 54/77

34. Sherwood Forest Park Jolimont St, Sherwood, 4075. UBD 178 K19. Some paved tracks. Parkland, lake, river bank. Australasian Figbird, Little Pied

Cormorant, Intermediate Egret, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-headed Pigeon, Spotless and Baillon’s Crakes, Australian Reed-Warbler. 39/85

35. Oxley Creek Common Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, 4085. UBD 179 B20. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, mostly flat. Canoe-launching pontoon. Mangroves, riparian vegetation, wetland, grassland. Brown and Striped Honeyeaters, Cattle and Little Egret, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-backed, Variegated and Superb Fairy-wrens, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-shouldered Dove, Australasian Pipit, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Black-fronted Dotterel, Straw-necked Ibis, Fairy Martin, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Brown Quail, Black-shouldered Kite, White-breasted Woodswallow, Nankeen Kestrel, Brown Falcon. 76/182

36. Cliveden Ave Reserve Cliveden Ave, Corinda, 4075. UBD 199 A6.

Unformed track. Canoe-launching pontoon. Riparian vegetation, grassland. Eastern Koel, Sacred Kingfisher, Spangled Drongo, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Brown Goshawk, White-throated Honeyeater. 61/115

37. Toohey Forest Park Toohey Road, Nathan, 4111. UBD 200 E1. Contiguous with Griffith University and Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve. Sandstone area uncommon in Brisbane. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Toohey Forest track map. Woodland, heath. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Variegated Fairy-wren, Rose Robin, Weebill, Powerful Owl. 30/68

38. Karawatha Forest Park Acacia Rd, Karawatha, 4117. UBD 221 J19. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Little Friarbird, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Brush Cuckoo. 39/57

39. Beryl Roberts & Brittain Parks Barham St, Coopers Plains, 4108. UBD 200 E14. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Wetland, woodland, riparian vegetation, parkland. Little Wattlebird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Pheasant Coucal, Collared Sparrowhawk. 53/73

40. Stretton Wetland Reserve Illaweena St, Stretton, 4116. UBD 240 Q7. Unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Wetland, riparian vegetation, parkland, woodland. Eastern Spinebill, Grey Fantail, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Weebill. 39/57Brisbane’s Birds - Walking in a bushland area, around a lake, or even in an urban park or street can reveal a surprising number of birds. Brisbane has the richest avifauna of any Australian capital city - around 400 bird species have been recorded. The birdlife is rich because of our sub-tropical climate, the wide variety of habitats, the extensive system of reserves and lush vegetation in private gardens. However, pressure for housing and development is causing bird habitat to disappear. Small bush birds are particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and predation by introduced animals and exclusion by pest bird species. Brisbane City Council is actively retaining natural areas, rehabilitating degraded ones and maintaining native vegetation along creeks and corridors.

EAST41. Whites Hill Reserve Boundary Rd, Camp Hill, 4152. UBD 181 B9. Walk the bushland south of the football fields. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, hilly. Woodland, parkland. Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Olive-backed Oriole, Noisy Friarbird, Sacred Kingfisher. 36/97

42. Minnippi Parklands Stanton Rd West, Tingalpa, 4173. UBD 162 B15. Paved and unpaved unformed tracks. Canoe-launching pontoon. Wetland, lake, woodland, grassland, parkland, mangroves. Crested Pigeon, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Dollarbird, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Latham’s Snipe, Eastern Koel, Baillon’s Crake. 61/174

43. Metroplex Avenue Wetlands Metroplex Ave, Murarrie, 4172. UBD 161 L2. Paved track and boardwalk to Brisbane River. Wetland, lake, riparian vegetation, mangroves. Purple Swamphen, Dusky Moorhen, Little Black Cormorant, Spotted Dove, Brown Honeyeater, Hardhead, Golden-headed Cisticola, Straw-necked Ibis, Black Swan, Superb Fairy-wren, Australian Reed-Warbler, Fairy Martin, Magpie Goose, Australian Little Bittern (rare). 47/129

44. Sandy Camp Park Sandy Camp Rd, Lytton, 4178. UBD 142 P16. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Viewing platform. Woodland, wetland, grassland, lake. Brown Honeyeater, Australasian Darter, Australian Reed-Warbler, Eastern Osprey, Magpie Goose, Rainbow Bee-eater, Leaden Flycatcher, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Wandering Whistling-Duck, White-throated Gerygone, Spotless Crake, Baillon’s Crake, Australian Painted Snipe (rare). 67/148

45. Port of Brisbane Lake Whimbrel St. Port Of Brisbane, 4178. UBD 144 G16. Bird hide at the Lucinda Drive high tide wader roost, UBD 144 N9. Key to the hide is available from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre, 3 Port Central Ave. Unformed tracks. Lake, parkland, tidal wetland. Little Black Cormorant, Eastern Great Egret, Royal Spoonbill, Black Swan, Caspian and Gull-billed Terns, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Curlew, Red-necked Avocet, Red-necked Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Asian Dowitcher, Red-capped Plover, Little Tern. 57/151

46. Wynnum Boardwalk And Lytton Bird Hide Boardwalk - Granada St Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 G14. Hide - Wynnum North Road, Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 F11. These sites are adjoining. Best at high tide. Paved track and boardwalk. See BCC Bayside Parklands track map. Grassland, mangroves, mudflat. Chestnut Teal, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwits, Tawny Grassbird, Collared Kingfisher, Whimbrel, Common Greenshank, Brown Quail, Pacific Golden Plover, Eastern Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Knot. 51/124

47. Brisbane Koala Bushlands Alperton Rd, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 D16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Spotted Pardalote, Pacific Baza, Powerful Owl plus Koalas. 46/77

48. J C Trotter Memorial Park Cherbon St, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 K8. Unformed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, heathland, lake. Yellow-faced and Striped Honeyeaters, Striated Pardalote, Great, Little Pied and Little Black Cormorants, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Bar-shouldered Dove, Black-ƒaced Cuckoo-shrike, Australasian Darter, Eurasian Coot, Whistling Kite, Black Swan, Great Crested Grebe, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Yellow Spoonbill, Forest Kingfisher. 64/124

Common Brisbane Birds Many common birds of the Brisbane area are not mentioned in the site lists. Recognising the common species listed below is the first step toward the rewarding pastime of bird-watching.

Australian Brush-turkey, Australian Magpie, Australian Pelican, Australian White Ibis, Australian Wood Duck, Common (Indian) Myna, Common Starling, Galah, Grey Butcherbird, House Sparrow, Laughing Kookaburra, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Magpie-lark, Masked Lapwing, Noisy Miner, Pacific Black Duck, Pied Butcherbird, Pied Currawong, Rock Dove (feral domestic pigeon), Rainbow Lorikeet, Silver Gull, Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, Torresian Crow, Welcome Swallow, Willie Wagtail.

SAFETY Brisbane has a subtropical climate. Insect repellent and sun protection are essential while birdwatching at any time of year. Carry water, and wear closed footwear on unpaved tracks.

INNER CITY1. City Botanic Gardens Alice St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 4. The inner-city gardens are accessible from many points. Paved paths. Playgrounds, cafes. Parkland, gardens, mangroves. Bush Stone-curlew, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Australasian Figbird, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Silvereye. 29/55

2. Roma Street Parkland Albert St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 1. Easy walking distance from city train and bus stations. Paved tracks, board-walks. Coffee shop. Map available from the Parkland Office. Parkland, lakes, gardens. Australasian Figbird, Bush Stone-curlew, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Superb Fairy-wren. 28/45

Migration of Birds – Observation of some species is very much dependent upon the time of the year. Many species of birds migrate latitudinally (north-south) or altitudinally (mountain to coastal plain). The extreme example of latitudinal migration is many wader species that summer in Australia fly thousands of kilometres to Siberia to breed during the northern summer. A number of birds migrate latitudinally within Australia (e.g. Bee-eaters and Silvereyes) and to New Guinea (e.g. some cuckoo species). Some birds migrate from high altitude to over-winter in coastal lowlands (Rose Robin and Noisy Pitta).

NORTH3. Kedron Brook Wetlands Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah, 4012. UBD 140 Q4.Flat paved track along canal shared with cyclists. Playground. Salt-marsh, grassland, mangroves, wetland. Take insect repellent. Black-winged Stilt, Chestnut Teal, White-faced Heron, Mangrove Gerygone, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Eastern Great Egret, Australasian Pipit, Royal Spoonbill, Whistling and Black-shouldered Kites, Mangrove Honeyeater, Black Swan, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Black-fronted Dotterel and Red-kneed Dotterel, Swamp Harrier, Glossy Ibis, Red-necked Avocet, Eastern Grass Owl. 58/171

4. Boondall Wetlands Paperbark Dr, Boondall, 4034. UBD 111 C14. Paved and unpaved tracks. Bird hide, visitor centre. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map and Birds of Boondall brochure, available at the Visitor Centre. Mangroves, saltmarsh, freshwater wetland, woodland, grassland. Take insect repellent. Pied Cormorant, Leaden Flycatcher. 44/128

5. Nudgee Beach & Boardwalk O'Quinn St, Nudgee Beach, 4014. UBD 111 L16.Formed unpaved tracks and boardwalk through mangroves. Bird hide, playground. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Mudflats, mangroves, salt-marsh. Take insect repellent. Collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Gerygone, Brown Honeyeater, White-faced Heron, Striated Heron, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Brahminy Kite, Rainbow Bee-eater, Eastern Curlew, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Osprey, Gull-billed Tern, Pacific Golden Plover. Rainbow Bee-eaters breed here. 47/122

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7. Dowse Lagoon Second Lagoon Reserve, Brighton St, Sandgate, 4017. UBD 110 P3Paved walking track. Bird hide, viewing platforms. Grassland, open woodland, lake. Australasian Grebe, Little Black and Great Cormorants, Spotted Dove, Hardhead,

Intermediate Egret, Eurasian Coot, Grey Teal, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Latham’s Snipe, Wandering Whistling-Duck, Whiskered Tern, Glossy Ibis, Freckled Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Nankeen Night-Heron. 52/135

8. Third Lagoon Reserve & Deagon Wetlands Third Lagoon - Baskerville St, Brighton, 4017. UBD 100 J20. Deagon Wetlands - Bracken Ridge Rd, Sandgate 4017. UBD 110 H1Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Bird hide. Wetlands, woodland. Red-backed Fairy-wren, Magpie Goose, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Shoveler, Freckled Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe. 42/110

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9. Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Wyampa Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 100 A16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk. Bird hide, fishing platforms, boat ramp. See BCC Tinchi Tamba track map. Mangroves, saltmarsh, woodland. Take insect repellent. Pale-headed Rosella, White-faced Heron, Grey Fantail, Bar-shouldered Dove, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Gerygone, Collared and Sacred Kingfishers, Whistling and Brahminy Kites, Crested Tern, Pied Cormorant, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, sometimes Brolgas north of access road. 61/151

10. Canterbury Park & Barungwarra Bushland ReserveFeuerriegel Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 99 G19. Paved tracks. Grassland, parkland, lake, mangrove. Adjacent to South Pine River. Buff-banded Rail, Eastern Great and Intermediate Egrets, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Corella, Black Swan. 85/110

11. Raven Street Reserve Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Rode Rd, Chermside West, 4032. UBD 119 F16. Contiguous with Quarry Pk. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Chermside Hills Reserves track map. Visitor centre, playground. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Striated and Spotted Pardalotes, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Variegated Fairy-wren, Scarlet Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, Golden Whistler, Grey Fantail, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater. 35/56

12. 7th Brigade Park Murphy Rd, Chermside, 4032. UBD 120 A10. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Large playground. Parkland, woodland, riparian vegetation. Bush Stone-curlew, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Variegated Fairy-wren, Varied Triller, Australian Reed-Warbler. Best on southern side of creek. 57/75

13. Banks Street Reserve Weatherhead St, Ashgrove, 4060. UBD 139 B15. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation along Enoggera Creek. White-browed Scrubwren, Pheasant Coucal, Sacred and Azure Kingfishers, Spectacled Monarch, Varied Triller, Olive-backed Oriole. 40/62

Watching Waders In Brisbane - Waders (or shorebirds) make up about 10% of Australia's bird species. Most migrate to Russia each year to breed during the northern hemisphere summer. Tens of thousands visit Moreton Bay from September to April. Both day and night, waders spread across the tidal flats at low tide to feed on a wide range of invertebrates. At high tide, they go to sites along the shoreline to rest. These roosts are the best place to observe them at high tide. Waders must increase their body weight greatly to provide energy reserves for their 13,000km migration. Disturbance by dogs and people reduces their foraging time and jeopardises their chances of a successful return journey to breeding grounds, so please observe from a distance.

WEST14. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, 4066. UBD 158 L13. Paved paths. Café, herbarium, library, planetarium. Map available at gardens entrance. Landscaped gardens and lakes. Dusky Moorhen, Crested Pigeon, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Pale-headed Rosella. 34/62

Mt Coot-tha Reserve - Sites 15 – 18 are similar in habitat and species. See BCC Mt Coot-tha Reserve track map.

15. J C Slaughter Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 G13. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Brown Thornbill, Powerful Owl, Australian Owlet-nightjar, White-throated Treecreeper, Eastern Whipbird. 36/114

16. Simpson Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 D10. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Collared Sparrowhawk, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Australian King-Parrot. 36/114

17. Honeyeater Track The Hut, Fleming Rd, Chapel Hill, 4069. UBD 177 P2. Unpaved unformed tracks, some hills. Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Whistler, White-throated Nightjar, Pale-headed Rosella. 36/114

18. Gap Creek Reserve Gap Creek Rd, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 157 H15. Unformed tracks, shared with off-road cyclists. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White-throated Treecreeper, Brown Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous and Golden Whistlers, Bell Miner, Noisy Friarbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Scarlet Honeyeater, Fan-tailed Cuckoo,Cicadabird, Channel-billed Cuckoo. 48/78

D’Aguilar National Park - Sites 19 – 24 are in an extensive bushland area to the north-west of Brisbane. Some non-Brisbane areas are included. Refer South

D’Aguilar National Park track map.

19. Enoggera Reservoir - Araucaria Walk National Parks Information Centre, Walkabout Ck, Waterworks Rd/Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap, 4061. UBD 137 G19. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Visitor centre, café, small zoo. Woodland, lake, rainforest. Bell Miner, Australasian Grebe, Eastern Whipbird, Variegated Fairy-wren, White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, Hardhead, Comb-crested Jacana, Peaceful Dove, White-naped Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet, Forest Kingfisher, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Eastern Koel, Painted Button-quail. 72/138

20. Bellbird Grove Off Mt Nebo Rd, Camp Mountain, 4520. UBD 136 Q6. Unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White- throated Gerygone, Rose Robin, Brown and Buff-rumped Thornbills, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Spectacled Monarch, Spotted Quail-thrush on ridges. 38/86

21. Jolly’s Lookout Mt Nebo Rd, Jollys Lookout, 4250. UBD 135 N1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Gerygone, Black-faced Monarch, Golden Whistler, Crested Shrike-tit, Varied Sittela. 41/78

22. Boombana Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 135 J1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Topknot Pigeon, Black-faced Monarch, Collared Sparrowhawk. 26/63

23. D’Aguilar National Park – Manorina Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 105 F16. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Crimson Rosella, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Sooty Owl, Striated Thornbill. 33/85

24. D’Aguilar National Park - Maiala Mt Glorious Rd, Mt Glorious, 4520. UBD 105 C6. Formed unpaved track, some steps. Rainforest. Green Catbird, Eastern Whipbird, Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Golden Whistler, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Brown Gerygone, Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Fantail, Russet-tailed Thrush, Topknot, Wonga and White-headed Pigeons, Wompoo and Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves, Crimson Rosella, Noisy Pitta, Eastern Spinebill, Australian Logrunner, Pale-yellow Robin, Black-faced Monarch, Paradise Riflebird. 39/88

25. Lake Manchester Lake Manchester Rd, Lake Manchester, 4306. UBD 172 Q1. Unformed tracks. Grassland, riparian vegetation, lake. Wonga Pigeon, Great Crested Grebe, Brahminy Kite, Azure Kingfisher. The access road is gravel.

26. Moggill Forest Reserve

Chalcot Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 L20. & Mill Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 R11. Unformed tracks and fire trails. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, White-browed Scrubwren, Brown Thornbill, Rufous Fantail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Pacific Baza, Pheasant Coucal, Brush Cuckoo. 51/117

27. Anstead Bushland ReserveHawkesbury Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 195 N4. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Easy walking. Woodland, grassland. Oriental Cuckoo, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Apostlebird. 42/177

28. Pullenvale Forest Park Pullenvale Rd, Pullenvale, 4069. UBD 176 H14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, boardwalk. Woodland and riparian vegetation. Eastern Yellow Robin, Eastern Whipbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Australasian Figbird, Red-browed and Double-barred Finches, Varied Triller, Peaceful Dove, Little Lorikeet, Collared Sparrowhawk, Pheasant Coucal. 46/87

29. John Wilson Reserve Glenhurst St, Pinjarra Hills, 4069. UBD 196 L7. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Rufous Fantail, Mistletoebird, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Grey and Little Shrike-thrushes, Tawny Grassbird. 36/92

30. Gold Creek Reserve Gold Creek Rd, Brookfield, 4069. UBD 136 L14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation, remnant rainforest, lake. Eastern Yellow Robin, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Pale-headed Rosella, Red-browed Finch, Olive-backed Oriole, Australian King-Parrot, Spectacled and White-eared Monarchs, Peaceful and Emerald Doves, Azure Kingfisher. 60/137

31. Fig Tree Pocket Biami Yumba and Mactier St Parks, Fig Tree Pocket Rd. UBD 198 G2. Facilities are in Biami Yumba Park. For birding, walk to river bank off Botticelli St adjacent to equestrian centre Unformed tracks. Mangroves, woodland, parkland. Australian King-Parrot, Great, Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants, White-necked Heron, Eastern Great, Intermediate and Cattle Egrets. 79/113

SOUTH32. Mt Ommaney Boardwalk Summit Place, Mt Ommaney, 4074. UBD 197 G4. Unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk, some hills. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Little Shrike-thrush, Pheasant Coucal, Dollarbird, Pacific Baza. 49/115

33. Fort Rd Bushland Fort Rd, Oxley, 4075. UBD 198 F5. Contiguous with Rocks Riverside Park. Unpaved tracks. Parkland, woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation. Noisy Friarbird, Spangled Drongo, Yellow-faced and Scarlet Honeyeaters, Mistletoebird, Cicadabird. 54/77

34. Sherwood Forest Park Jolimont St, Sherwood, 4075. UBD 178 K19. Some paved tracks. Parkland, lake, river bank. Australasian Figbird, Little Pied

Cormorant, Intermediate Egret, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-headed Pigeon, Spotless and Baillon’s Crakes, Australian Reed-Warbler. 39/85

35. Oxley Creek Common Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, 4085. UBD 179 B20. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, mostly flat. Canoe-launching pontoon. Mangroves, riparian vegetation, wetland, grassland. Brown and Striped Honeyeaters, Cattle and Little Egret, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-backed, Variegated and Superb Fairy-wrens, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-shouldered Dove, Australasian Pipit, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Black-fronted Dotterel, Straw-necked Ibis, Fairy Martin, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Brown Quail, Black-shouldered Kite, White-breasted Woodswallow, Nankeen Kestrel, Brown Falcon. 76/182

36. Cliveden Ave Reserve Cliveden Ave, Corinda, 4075. UBD 199 A6.

Unformed track. Canoe-launching pontoon. Riparian vegetation, grassland. Eastern Koel, Sacred Kingfisher, Spangled Drongo, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Brown Goshawk, White-throated Honeyeater. 61/115

37. Toohey Forest Park Toohey Road, Nathan, 4111. UBD 200 E1. Contiguous with Griffith University and Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve. Sandstone area uncommon in Brisbane. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Toohey Forest track map. Woodland, heath. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Variegated Fairy-wren, Rose Robin, Weebill, Powerful Owl. 30/68

38. Karawatha Forest Park Acacia Rd, Karawatha, 4117. UBD 221 J19. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Little Friarbird, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Brush Cuckoo. 39/57

39. Beryl Roberts & Brittain Parks Barham St, Coopers Plains, 4108. UBD 200 E14. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Wetland, woodland, riparian vegetation, parkland. Little Wattlebird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Pheasant Coucal, Collared Sparrowhawk. 53/73

40. Stretton Wetland Reserve Illaweena St, Stretton, 4116. UBD 240 Q7. Unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Wetland, riparian vegetation, parkland, woodland. Eastern Spinebill, Grey Fantail, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Weebill. 39/57Brisbane’s Birds - Walking in a bushland area, around a lake, or even in an urban park or street can reveal a surprising number of birds. Brisbane has the richest avifauna of any Australian capital city - around 400 bird species have been recorded. The birdlife is rich because of our sub-tropical climate, the wide variety of habitats, the extensive system of reserves and lush vegetation in private gardens. However, pressure for housing and development is causing bird habitat to disappear. Small bush birds are particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and predation by introduced animals and exclusion by pest bird species. Brisbane City Council is actively retaining natural areas, rehabilitating degraded ones and maintaining native vegetation along creeks and corridors.

EAST41. Whites Hill Reserve Boundary Rd, Camp Hill, 4152. UBD 181 B9. Walk the bushland south of the football fields. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, hilly. Woodland, parkland. Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Olive-backed Oriole, Noisy Friarbird, Sacred Kingfisher. 36/97

42. Minnippi Parklands Stanton Rd West, Tingalpa, 4173. UBD 162 B15. Paved and unpaved unformed tracks. Canoe-launching pontoon. Wetland, lake, woodland, grassland, parkland, mangroves. Crested Pigeon, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Dollarbird, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Latham’s Snipe, Eastern Koel, Baillon’s Crake. 61/174

43. Metroplex Avenue Wetlands Metroplex Ave, Murarrie, 4172. UBD 161 L2. Paved track and boardwalk to Brisbane River. Wetland, lake, riparian vegetation, mangroves. Purple Swamphen, Dusky Moorhen, Little Black Cormorant, Spotted Dove, Brown Honeyeater, Hardhead, Golden-headed Cisticola, Straw-necked Ibis, Black Swan, Superb Fairy-wren, Australian Reed-Warbler, Fairy Martin, Magpie Goose, Australian Little Bittern (rare). 47/129

44. Sandy Camp Park Sandy Camp Rd, Lytton, 4178. UBD 142 P16. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Viewing platform. Woodland, wetland, grassland, lake. Brown Honeyeater, Australasian Darter, Australian Reed-Warbler, Eastern Osprey, Magpie Goose, Rainbow Bee-eater, Leaden Flycatcher, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Wandering Whistling-Duck, White-throated Gerygone, Spotless Crake, Baillon’s Crake, Australian Painted Snipe (rare). 67/148

45. Port of Brisbane Lake Whimbrel St. Port Of Brisbane, 4178. UBD 144 G16. Bird hide at the Lucinda Drive high tide wader roost, UBD 144 N9. Key to the hide is available from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre, 3 Port Central Ave. Unformed tracks. Lake, parkland, tidal wetland. Little Black Cormorant, Eastern Great Egret, Royal Spoonbill, Black Swan, Caspian and Gull-billed Terns, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Curlew, Red-necked Avocet, Red-necked Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Asian Dowitcher, Red-capped Plover, Little Tern. 57/151

46. Wynnum Boardwalk And Lytton Bird Hide Boardwalk - Granada St Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 G14. Hide - Wynnum North Road, Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 F11. These sites are adjoining. Best at high tide. Paved track and boardwalk. See BCC Bayside Parklands track map. Grassland, mangroves, mudflat. Chestnut Teal, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwits, Tawny Grassbird, Collared Kingfisher, Whimbrel, Common Greenshank, Brown Quail, Pacific Golden Plover, Eastern Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Knot. 51/124

47. Brisbane Koala Bushlands Alperton Rd, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 D16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Spotted Pardalote, Pacific Baza, Powerful Owl plus Koalas. 46/77

48. J C Trotter Memorial Park Cherbon St, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 K8. Unformed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, heathland, lake. Yellow-faced and Striped Honeyeaters, Striated Pardalote, Great, Little Pied and Little Black Cormorants, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Bar-shouldered Dove, Black-ƒaced Cuckoo-shrike, Australasian Darter, Eurasian Coot, Whistling Kite, Black Swan, Great Crested Grebe, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Yellow Spoonbill, Forest Kingfisher. 64/124

INNER CITY1. City Botanic Gardens Alice St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 4. The inner-city gardens are accessible from many points. Paved paths. Playgrounds, cafes. Parkland, gardens, mangroves. Bush Stone-curlew, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Australasian Figbird, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Silvereye. 29/55

2. Roma Street Parkland Albert St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 1. Easy walking distance from city train and bus stations. Paved tracks, board-walks. Coffee shop. Map available from the Parkland Office. Parkland, lakes, gardens. Australasian Figbird, Bush Stone-curlew, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Superb Fairy-wren. 28/45

Migration of Birds – Observation of some species is very much dependent upon the time of the year. Many species of birds migrate latitudinally (north-south) or altitudinally (mountain to coastal plain). The extreme example of latitudinal migration is many wader species that summer in Australia fly thousands of kilometres to Siberia to breed during the northern summer. A number of birds migrate latitudinally within Australia (e.g. Bee-eaters and Silvereyes) and to New Guinea (e.g. some cuckoo species). Some birds migrate from high altitude to over-winter in coastal lowlands (Rose Robin and Noisy Pitta).

NORTH3. Kedron Brook Wetlands Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah, 4012. UBD 140 Q4.Flat paved track along canal shared with cyclists. Playground. Salt-marsh, grassland, mangroves, wetland. Take insect repellent. Black-winged Stilt, Chestnut Teal, White-faced Heron, Mangrove Gerygone, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Eastern Great Egret, Australasian Pipit, Royal Spoonbill, Whistling and Black-shouldered Kites, Mangrove Honeyeater, Black Swan, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Black-fronted Dotterel and Red-kneed Dotterel, Swamp Harrier, Glossy Ibis, Red-necked Avocet, Eastern Grass Owl. 58/171

4. Boondall Wetlands Paperbark Dr, Boondall, 4034. UBD 111 C14. Paved and unpaved tracks. Bird hide, visitor centre. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map and Birds of Boondall brochure, available at the Visitor Centre. Mangroves, saltmarsh, freshwater wetland, woodland, grassland. Take insect repellent. Pied Cormorant, Leaden Flycatcher. 44/128

5. Nudgee Beach & Boardwalk O'Quinn St, Nudgee Beach, 4014. UBD 111 L16.Formed unpaved tracks and boardwalk through mangroves. Bird hide, playground. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Mudflats, mangroves, salt-marsh. Take insect repellent. Collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Gerygone, Brown Honeyeater, White-faced Heron, Striated Heron, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Brahminy Kite, Rainbow Bee-eater, Eastern Curlew, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Osprey, Gull-billed Tern, Pacific Golden Plover. Rainbow Bee-eaters breed here. 47/122

6. Nudgee Waterhole Reserve Nudgee Rd, Nudgee, 4014. UBD 121 K9.Unpaved tracks and boardwalk. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Parkland, riparian vegetation, lake. Dusky Moorhen, Australasian Grebe, Eurasian Coot, Hardhead, Buff-banded Rail, Cicadabird. 45/74

7. Dowse Lagoon Second Lagoon Reserve, Brighton St, Sandgate, 4017. UBD 110 P3Paved walking track. Bird hide, viewing platforms. Grassland, open woodland, lake. Australasian Grebe, Little Black and Great Cormorants, Spotted Dove, Hardhead,

Intermediate Egret, Eurasian Coot, Grey Teal, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Latham’s Snipe, Wandering Whistling-Duck, Whiskered Tern, Glossy Ibis, Freckled Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Nankeen Night-Heron. 52/135

8. Third Lagoon Reserve & Deagon Wetlands Third Lagoon - Baskerville St, Brighton, 4017. UBD 100 J20. Deagon Wetlands - Bracken Ridge Rd, Sandgate 4017. UBD 110 H1Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Bird hide. Wetlands, woodland. Red-backed Fairy-wren, Magpie Goose, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Shoveler, Freckled Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe. 42/110

9. Tinchi Tamba Wetlands Wyampa Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 100 A16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk. Bird hide, fishing platforms, boat ramp. See BCC Tinchi Tamba track map. Mangroves, saltmarsh, woodland. Take insect repellent. Pale-headed Rosella, White-faced Heron, Grey Fantail, Bar-shouldered Dove, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Gerygone, Collared and Sacred Kingfishers, Whistling and Brahminy Kites, Crested Tern, Pied Cormorant, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, sometimes Brolgas north of access road. 61/151

10. Canterbury Park & Barungwarra Bushland ReserveFeuerriegel Rd, Bald Hills, 4036. UBD 99 G19. Paved tracks. Grassland, parkland, lake, mangrove. Adjacent to South Pine River. Buff-banded Rail, Eastern Great and Intermediate Egrets, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Corella, Black Swan. 85/110

11. Raven Street Reserve Downfall Creek Bushland Centre, Rode Rd, Chermside West, 4032. UBD 119 F16. Contiguous with Quarry Pk. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Chermside Hills Reserves track map. Visitor centre, playground. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Striated and Spotted Pardalotes, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Variegated Fairy-wren, Scarlet Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Noisy Friarbird, Golden Whistler, Grey Fantail, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater. 35/56

12. 7th Brigade Park Murphy Rd, Chermside, 4032. UBD 120 A10. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Large playground. Parkland, woodland, riparian vegetation. Bush Stone-curlew, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Variegated Fairy-wren, Varied Triller, Australian Reed-Warbler. Best on southern side of creek. 57/75

13. Banks Street Reserve Weatherhead St, Ashgrove, 4060. UBD 139 B15. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation along Enoggera Creek. White-browed Scrubwren, Pheasant Coucal, Sacred and Azure Kingfishers, Spectacled Monarch, Varied Triller, Olive-backed Oriole. 40/62

Watching Waders In Brisbane - Waders (or shorebirds) make up about 10% of Australia's bird species. Most migrate to Russia each year to breed during the northern hemisphere summer. Tens of thousands visit Moreton Bay from September to April. Both day and night, waders spread across the tidal flats at low tide to feed on a wide range of invertebrates. At high tide, they go to sites along the shoreline to rest. These roosts are the best place to observe them at high tide. Waders must increase their body weight greatly to provide energy reserves for their 13,000km migration. Disturbance by dogs and people reduces their foraging time and jeopardises their chances of a successful return journey to breeding grounds, so please observe from a distance.

WEST14. Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens Mt Coot-tha Rd, Toowong, 4066. UBD 158 L13. Paved paths. Café, herbarium, library, planetarium. Map available at gardens entrance. Landscaped gardens and lakes. Dusky Moorhen, Crested Pigeon, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Pale-headed Rosella. 34/62

Mt Coot-tha Reserve - Sites 15 – 18 are similar in habitat and species. See BCC Mt Coot-tha Reserve track map.

15. J C Slaughter Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 G13. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Spangled Drongo, Brown Thornbill, Powerful Owl, Australian Owlet-nightjar, White-throated Treecreeper, Eastern Whipbird. 36/114

16. Simpson Falls Sir Samuel Griffith Dr, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 158 D10. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Collared Sparrowhawk, Scaly-breasted Lorikeet, Australian King-Parrot. 36/114

17. Honeyeater Track The Hut, Fleming Rd, Chapel Hill, 4069. UBD 177 P2. Unpaved unformed tracks, some hills. Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Whistler, White-throated Nightjar, Pale-headed Rosella. 36/114

18. Gap Creek Reserve Gap Creek Rd, Mt Coot-tha, 4066. UBD 157 H15. Unformed tracks, shared with off-road cyclists. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White-throated Treecreeper, Brown Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous and Golden Whistlers, Bell Miner, Noisy Friarbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Scarlet Honeyeater, Fan-tailed Cuckoo,Cicadabird, Channel-billed Cuckoo. 48/78

D’Aguilar National Park - Sites 19 – 24 are in an extensive bushland area to the north-west of Brisbane. Some non-Brisbane areas are included. Refer South

D’Aguilar National Park track map.

19. Enoggera Reservoir - Araucaria Walk National Parks Information Centre, Walkabout Ck, Waterworks Rd/Mt Nebo Rd, The Gap, 4061. UBD 137 G19. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Visitor centre, café, small zoo. Woodland, lake, rainforest. Bell Miner, Australasian Grebe, Eastern Whipbird, Variegated Fairy-wren, White-browed Scrubwren, Red-browed Finch, Hardhead, Comb-crested Jacana, Peaceful Dove, White-naped Honeyeater, Little Lorikeet, Forest Kingfisher, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Eastern Koel, Painted Button-quail. 72/138

20. Bellbird Grove Off Mt Nebo Rd, Camp Mountain, 4520. UBD 136 Q6. Unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. White- throated Gerygone, Rose Robin, Brown and Buff-rumped Thornbills, Little Bronze-Cuckoo, Spectacled Monarch, Spotted Quail-thrush on ridges. 38/86

21. Jolly’s Lookout Mt Nebo Rd, Jollys Lookout, 4250. UBD 135 N1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Gerygone, Black-faced Monarch, Golden Whistler, Crested Shrike-tit, Varied Sittela. 41/78

22. Boombana Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 135 J1. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Topknot Pigeon, Black-faced Monarch, Collared Sparrowhawk. 26/63

23. D’Aguilar National Park – Manorina Mt Nebo Rd, Mt Nebo, 4520. UBD 105 F16. Formed unpaved tracks, some steps. Woodland, rainforest. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Crimson Rosella, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Yellow-tailed Black-Cockatoo, Sooty Owl, Striated Thornbill. 33/85

24. D’Aguilar National Park - Maiala Mt Glorious Rd, Mt Glorious, 4520. UBD 105 C6. Formed unpaved track, some steps. Rainforest. Green Catbird, Eastern Whipbird, Regent and Satin Bowerbirds, Yellow-throated and Large-billed Scrubwrens, Golden Whistler, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Brown Gerygone, Australian King-Parrot, Rufous Fantail, Russet-tailed Thrush, Topknot, Wonga and White-headed Pigeons, Wompoo and Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves, Crimson Rosella, Noisy Pitta, Eastern Spinebill, Australian Logrunner, Pale-yellow Robin, Black-faced Monarch, Paradise Riflebird. 39/88

25. Lake Manchester Lake Manchester Rd, Lake Manchester, 4306. UBD 172 Q1. Unformed tracks. Grassland, riparian vegetation, lake. Wonga Pigeon, Great Crested Grebe, Brahminy Kite, Azure Kingfisher. The access road is gravel.

26. Moggill Forest Reserve

Chalcot Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 L20. & Mill Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 175 R11. Unformed tracks and fire trails. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, White-browed Scrubwren, Brown Thornbill, Rufous Fantail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Pacific Baza, Pheasant Coucal, Brush Cuckoo. 51/117

27. Anstead Bushland ReserveHawkesbury Rd, Anstead, 4070. UBD 195 N4. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Easy walking. Woodland, grassland. Oriental Cuckoo, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Apostlebird. 42/177

28. Pullenvale Forest Park Pullenvale Rd, Pullenvale, 4069. UBD 176 H14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, boardwalk. Woodland and riparian vegetation. Eastern Yellow Robin, Eastern Whipbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Australasian Figbird, Red-browed and Double-barred Finches, Varied Triller, Peaceful Dove, Little Lorikeet, Collared Sparrowhawk, Pheasant Coucal. 46/87

29. John Wilson Reserve Glenhurst St, Pinjarra Hills, 4069. UBD 196 L7. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Rufous Fantail, Mistletoebird, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Grey and Little Shrike-thrushes, Tawny Grassbird. 36/92

30. Gold Creek Reserve Gold Creek Rd, Brookfield, 4069. UBD 136 L14. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Woodland, riparian vegetation, remnant rainforest, lake. Eastern Yellow Robin, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Pale-headed Rosella, Red-browed Finch, Olive-backed Oriole, Australian King-Parrot, Spectacled and White-eared Monarchs, Peaceful and Emerald Doves, Azure Kingfisher. 60/137

31. Fig Tree Pocket Biami Yumba and Mactier St Parks, Fig Tree Pocket Rd. UBD 198 G2. Facilities are in Biami Yumba Park. For birding, walk to river bank off Botticelli St adjacent to equestrian centre Unformed tracks. Mangroves, woodland, parkland. Australian King-Parrot, Great, Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants, White-necked Heron, Eastern Great, Intermediate and Cattle Egrets. 79/113

SOUTH32. Mt Ommaney Boardwalk Summit Place, Mt Ommaney, 4074. UBD 197 G4. Unpaved formed tracks, boardwalk, some hills. Woodland, riparian vegetation. Little Shrike-thrush, Pheasant Coucal, Dollarbird, Pacific Baza. 49/115

33. Fort Rd Bushland Fort Rd, Oxley, 4075. UBD 198 F5. Contiguous with Rocks Riverside Park. Unpaved tracks. Parkland, woodland, remnant rainforest, riparian vegetation. Noisy Friarbird, Spangled Drongo, Yellow-faced and Scarlet Honeyeaters, Mistletoebird, Cicadabird. 54/77

34. Sherwood Forest Park Jolimont St, Sherwood, 4075. UBD 178 K19. Some paved tracks. Parkland, lake, river bank. Australasian Figbird, Little Pied

Cormorant, Intermediate Egret, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-headed Pigeon, Spotless and Baillon’s Crakes, Australian Reed-Warbler. 39/85

35. Oxley Creek Common Sherwood Rd, Sherwood, 4085. UBD 179 B20. Paved and unpaved formed tracks, mostly flat. Canoe-launching pontoon. Mangroves, riparian vegetation, wetland, grassland. Brown and Striped Honeyeaters, Cattle and Little Egret, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-backed, Variegated and Superb Fairy-wrens, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-shouldered Dove, Australasian Pipit, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Black-fronted Dotterel, Straw-necked Ibis, Fairy Martin, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Brown Quail, Black-shouldered Kite, White-breasted Woodswallow, Nankeen Kestrel, Brown Falcon. 76/182

36. Cliveden Ave Reserve Cliveden Ave, Corinda, 4075. UBD 199 A6.

Unformed track. Canoe-launching pontoon. Riparian vegetation, grassland. Eastern Koel, Sacred Kingfisher, Spangled Drongo, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Brown Goshawk, White-throated Honeyeater. 61/115

37. Toohey Forest Park Toohey Road, Nathan, 4111. UBD 200 E1. Contiguous with Griffith University and Mt Gravatt Outlook Reserve. Sandstone area uncommon in Brisbane. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks, some hilly. See BCC Toohey Forest track map. Woodland, heath. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Variegated Fairy-wren, Rose Robin, Weebill, Powerful Owl. 30/68

38. Karawatha Forest Park Acacia Rd, Karawatha, 4117. UBD 221 J19. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Yellow-faced and White-throated Honeyeaters, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Eastern Spinebill, Spotted Pardalote, Little Friarbird, Leaden Flycatcher, Rose Robin, Brush Cuckoo. 39/57

39. Beryl Roberts & Brittain Parks Barham St, Coopers Plains, 4108. UBD 200 E14. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Wetland, woodland, riparian vegetation, parkland. Little Wattlebird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Pheasant Coucal, Collared Sparrowhawk. 53/73

40. Stretton Wetland Reserve Illaweena St, Stretton, 4116. UBD 240 Q7. Unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Karawatha Forest track map. Wetland, riparian vegetation, parkland, woodland. Eastern Spinebill, Grey Fantail, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Weebill. 39/57Brisbane’s Birds - Walking in a bushland area, around a lake, or even in an urban park or street can reveal a surprising number of birds. Brisbane has the richest avifauna of any Australian capital city - around 400 bird species have been recorded. The birdlife is rich because of our sub-tropical climate, the wide variety of habitats, the extensive system of reserves and lush vegetation in private gardens. However, pressure for housing and development is causing bird habitat to disappear. Small bush birds are particularly vulnerable to habitat loss and predation by introduced animals and exclusion by pest bird species. Brisbane City Council is actively retaining natural areas, rehabilitating degraded ones and maintaining native vegetation along creeks and corridors.

EAST41. Whites Hill Reserve Boundary Rd, Camp Hill, 4152. UBD 181 B9. Walk the bushland south of the football fields. Unpaved formed and unformed tracks, hilly. Woodland, parkland. Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Olive-backed Oriole, Noisy Friarbird, Sacred Kingfisher. 36/97

42. Minnippi Parklands Stanton Rd West, Tingalpa, 4173. UBD 162 B15. Paved and unpaved unformed tracks. Canoe-launching pontoon. Wetland, lake, woodland, grassland, parkland, mangroves. Crested Pigeon, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Dollarbird, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Latham’s Snipe, Eastern Koel, Baillon’s Crake. 61/174

43. Metroplex Avenue Wetlands Metroplex Ave, Murarrie, 4172. UBD 161 L2. Paved track and boardwalk to Brisbane River. Wetland, lake, riparian vegetation, mangroves. Purple Swamphen, Dusky Moorhen, Little Black Cormorant, Spotted Dove, Brown Honeyeater, Hardhead, Golden-headed Cisticola, Straw-necked Ibis, Black Swan, Superb Fairy-wren, Australian Reed-Warbler, Fairy Martin, Magpie Goose, Australian Little Bittern (rare). 47/129

44. Sandy Camp Park Sandy Camp Rd, Lytton, 4178. UBD 142 P16. Paved and unpaved formed and unformed tracks. Viewing platform. Woodland, wetland, grassland, lake. Brown Honeyeater, Australasian Darter, Australian Reed-Warbler, Eastern Osprey, Magpie Goose, Rainbow Bee-eater, Leaden Flycatcher, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Wandering Whistling-Duck, White-throated Gerygone, Spotless Crake, Baillon’s Crake, Australian Painted Snipe (rare). 67/148

45. Port of Brisbane Lake Whimbrel St. Port Of Brisbane, 4178. UBD 144 G16. Bird hide at the Lucinda Drive high tide wader roost, UBD 144 N9. Key to the hide is available from the Port of Brisbane Visitor Centre, 3 Port Central Ave. Unformed tracks. Lake, parkland, tidal wetland. Little Black Cormorant, Eastern Great Egret, Royal Spoonbill, Black Swan, Caspian and Gull-billed Terns, Chestnut Teal, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Curlew, Red-necked Avocet, Red-necked Stint, Curlew Sandpiper, Asian Dowitcher, Red-capped Plover, Little Tern. 57/151

46. Wynnum Boardwalk And Lytton Bird Hide Boardwalk - Granada St Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 G14. Hide - Wynnum North Road, Wynnum, 4178. UBD 143 F11. These sites are adjoining. Best at high tide. Paved track and boardwalk. See BCC Bayside Parklands track map. Grassland, mangroves, mudflat. Chestnut Teal, Black-winged Stilt, Bar-tailed and Black-tailed Godwits, Tawny Grassbird, Collared Kingfisher, Whimbrel, Common Greenshank, Brown Quail, Pacific Golden Plover, Eastern Curlew, Curlew Sandpiper, Great Knot. 51/124

47. Brisbane Koala Bushlands Alperton Rd, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 D16. Paved and unpaved formed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, riparian vegetation. Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Golden and Rufous Whistlers, Spotted Pardalote, Pacific Baza, Powerful Owl plus Koalas. 46/77

48. J C Trotter Memorial Park Cherbon St, Burbank, 4156. UBD 203 K8. Unformed tracks. See BCC Brisbane Koala Bushlands track map. Woodland, wetland, heathland, lake. Yellow-faced and Striped Honeyeaters, Striated Pardalote, Great, Little Pied and Little Black Cormorants, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Bar-shouldered Dove, Black-ƒaced Cuckoo-shrike, Australasian Darter, Eurasian Coot, Whistling Kite, Black Swan, Great Crested Grebe, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Yellow Spoonbill, Forest Kingfisher. 64/124

INNER CITY1. City Botanic Gardens Alice St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 4. The inner-city gardens are accessible from many points. Paved paths. Playgrounds, cafes. Parkland, gardens, mangroves. Bush Stone-curlew, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Australasian Figbird, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Silvereye. 29/55

2. Roma Street Parkland Albert St, Brisbane, 4000. UBD 1. Easy walking distance from city train and bus stations. Paved tracks, board-walks. Coffee shop. Map available from the Parkland Office. Parkland, lakes, gardens. Australasian Figbird, Bush Stone-curlew, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Superb Fairy-wren. 28/45

Migration of Birds – Observation of some species is very much dependent upon the time of the year. Many species of birds migrate latitudinally (north-south) or altitudinally (mountain to coastal plain). The extreme example of latitudinal migration is many wader species that summer in Australia fly thousands of kilometres to Siberia to breed during the northern summer. A number of birds migrate latitudinally within Australia (e.g. Bee-eaters and Silvereyes) and to New Guinea (e.g. some cuckoo species). Some birds migrate from high altitude to over-winter in coastal lowlands (Rose Robin and Noisy Pitta).

NORTH3. Kedron Brook Wetlands Albert Bishop Park, Hedley Ave, Nundah, 4012. UBD 140 Q4.Flat paved track along canal shared with cyclists. Playground. Salt-marsh, grassland, mangroves, wetland. Take insect repellent. Black-winged Stilt, Chestnut Teal, White-faced Heron, Mangrove Gerygone, Golden-headed Cisticola, Tawny Grassbird, Eastern Great Egret, Australasian Pipit, Royal Spoonbill, Whistling and Black-shouldered Kites, Mangrove Honeyeater, Black Swan, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin, Black-fronted Dotterel and Red-kneed Dotterel, Swamp Harrier, Glossy Ibis, Red-necked Avocet, Eastern Grass Owl. 58/171

4. Boondall Wetlands Paperbark Dr, Boondall, 4034. UBD 111 C14. Paved and unpaved tracks. Bird hide, visitor centre. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map and Birds of Boondall brochure, available at the Visitor Centre. Mangroves, saltmarsh, freshwater wetland, woodland, grassland. Take insect repellent. Pied Cormorant, Leaden Flycatcher. 44/128

5. Nudgee Beach & Boardwalk O'Quinn St, Nudgee Beach, 4014. UBD 111 L16.Formed unpaved tracks and boardwalk through mangroves. Bird hide, playground. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Mudflats, mangroves, salt-marsh. Take insect repellent. Collared Kingfisher, Mangrove Gerygone, Brown Honeyeater, White-faced Heron, Striated Heron, Whimbrel, Bar-tailed Godwit, Brahminy Kite, Rainbow Bee-eater, Eastern Curlew, Mangrove Honeyeater, Eastern Osprey, Gull-billed Tern, Pacific Golden Plover. Rainbow Bee-eaters breed here. 47/122

6. Nudgee Waterhole Reserve Nudgee Rd, Nudgee, 4014. UBD 121 K9.Unpaved tracks and boardwalk. See BCC Boondall Wetlands track map. Parkland, riparian vegetation, lake. Dusky Moorhen, Australasian Grebe, Eurasian Coot, Hardhead, Buff-banded Rail, Cicadabird. 45/74

7. Dowse Lagoon Second Lagoon Reserve, Brighton St, Sandgate, 4017. UBD 110 P3Paved walking track. Bird hide, viewing platforms. Grassland, open woodland, lake. Australasian Grebe, Little Black and Great Cormorants, Spotted Dove, Hardhead,

Intermediate Egret, Eurasian Coot, Grey Teal, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Latham’s Snipe, Wandering Whistling-Duck, Whiskered Tern, Glossy Ibis, Freckled Duck, Cotton Pygmy-goose, Nankeen Night-Heron. 52/135

8. Third Lagoon Reserve & Deagon Wetlands Third Lagoon - Baskerville St, Brighton, 4017. UBD 100 J20. Deagon Wetlands - Bracken Ridge Rd, Sandgate 4017. UBD 110 H1Paved and unpaved formed tracks. Bird hide. Wetlands, woodland. Red-backed Fairy-wren, Magpie Goose, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Shoveler, Freckled Duck, Hoary-headed Grebe. 42/110