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so a moderate level of fitness is recommended. Pacific Black Duck, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Bar-shouldered Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australasian Darter, Great Egret, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Whistling Kite, Forest Kingfisher, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Striped Honeyeater, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Varied Triller, Little Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

6. Riverside Drive, Pine MountainRiverside Drive, Pine Mountain UBD 172 Q15 -27.5224, 152.744Walk both directions from starting place through dense forest and vine habitat as well as open farmland and forest. Road side birding, so caution is required. Night visits recommended; several nocturnal species present. Collared Sparrowhawk, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Emerald Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Southern Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, White-throated Nightjar, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Oriental Dollarbird*, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Large-billed Scrubwren, Speckled Warbler, Varied Triller, Golden Whistler*, Little Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Spectacled Monarch*, White-eared Monarch, Rose Robin*.

7. Mihi Junction Reserve13 B Haig St, Brassall UBD 213 B7 -27.595, 152.7518Creekside bushland reserve with wide concrete paths. Riparian vegetation along with grassland and some eucalypts. Alternative access: junction of Musgrave St and WM Hughes St, North Ipswich (UBD 213 D7, -27.5948, 152.7563). Brown Quail, Striated Heron, Great Egret, Australasian Darter, Brown Goshawk, Brahminy Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Pacific Koel*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

8. Haig St Quarry Conservation Reserve59 High Street (corner of Haig Street and High Street) Brassall UBD 212 L6 -27.5922, 152.7319Suburban reserve with picnic facilities. Eucalypt forest, parkland and lagoon can be explored via two main walking tracks. Australasian Grebe, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, White-throated Needletail, Forest Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Black-faced Monarch*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*.

9. Walter Zimmerman Park6 Kirkston Place, Pine Mountain UBD 192 A14 -27.5674, 152.7098Circular walking including the section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail bordering the park. The site comprises a mixture of open forest and woodlands as well as parkland and grassland areas. Australian Brushturkey, Square-tailed Kite, Pacific Baza, Common Bronzewing, Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Southern Boobook, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Pied Currawong, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Eastern Yellow Robin, Red-browed Finch.

10. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - Desbrow St to Walter Zimmerman Park

Pine Mountain Quarry Rd near Desbrow St Street, Pine Mountain UBD 191 Q-R11 -27.5585, 152.7050A section of the old Brisbane Valley railway line comprising eucalyptus forest habitat can be accessed via an old rail line off Pine Mountain Quarry Road near Desbrow St. Walk south toward Walter Zimmerman Park to the point where a gully crosses the track through a culvert. Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Silvereye, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

11. Pine Mountain Bush Reserve20-100 Pine Mountain Quarry Rd, Pine Mountain UBD 191 Q5 -27.5442, 152.7096Unsealed circuit track through open eucalypt forest from picnic table and parking area with a good range of bush birds. The reserve includes some small dams. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Bell Miner, Fuscous Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*.

12. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Borallon Borallon Station Road, Pine Mountain UBD 171 K18 -27.5311, 152.6908This section of the rail trail can also be accessed via James Road (UBD 191 L3 -27.5411, 152.6941). Walking is on the mostly flat, unsealed dirt track. Not a circuit track. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*.

13. Coramandel RdCoromandel Road, Ironbark UBD 170 R14 -27.5523, 152.6620An unsealed roadside birding site. A mixture of eucalyptus communities with creeks nearby. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Sacred Kingfisher*, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Eastern Whipbird, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Common Cicadabird*, White-winged Triller*, Rufous Whistler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Double-barred Finch.

WESTERN SITES14. Kamp & Raysource Roads Kamp Road & Raysource Road, Walloon UBD 210 Q-R1 -27.5809, 152.6600Park at the four-ways and walk either direction for roadside birding. Caution is recommended for infrequent traffic. Good for bush birds with eucalyptus open forest with varying amounts of understorey and mid-storey vegetation; water in dams. Black-shouldered Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Peaceful Dove, Fan-

Site NotesWhere UBD references are not applicable, a reference to the local mapping di-rectory known as the Downs-Lockyer Roads and Street Map is provided (D*L). Species lists were compiled using data from eBird.org and cross-checked by local birders. They follow the taxonomic ordering system as per IOC v 8.1. Migratory or nomadic species are marked with an * and can be seen on a seasonal basis.

Sites with access for mobility impaired vary in terms of which sections are accessible. In general, meeting points and picnic

areas are what is meant by accessible. Some have paved or concreted paths, however this is rare.

Off-road parking may include a designated car parking area or the avail-ability of off roadside verge parking. Care should be taken when parking

on verges adjacent to busy roads.

Go birdwatching about an hour after sunrise, when most birds are active. Use binoculars and have a good field guide available.

Contributing organisations:BirdLife Southern Queensland

www.birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-southern-queensland Birds Queensland www.birdsqueensland.org.au

Bird Places of Ipswich Project TeamPhotographs: Backgroud image of Mt Blaine and Catherine from near Flinders

Plum - Ben Thomas, Black-necked Stork - Vince Bugeja, White-eared Monarch - Ian and Jill Brown, Apostlebird - Julie Sarna

Editor: Dr Rochelle StevenPlease upload your lists to an online bird sighting database to aid in conserva-tion and management of Australia’s native birds. Depending on your methods,

please visit either: birdata.birdlife.org.au/ or www.ebird.orgDon’t forget to always carry water, wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

Common Ipswich Birds Common Birds: These birds are often observed around the Ipswich area and are not included in the individual site descriptions. Australian Wood Duck • Masked Lapwing • Rock Dove • Spotted Dove • Crested Pigeon • Laughing Kookaburra • Rainbow Bee-eater • Red-backed Fairywren • Superb Fairywren • Galah • Sulphur-crested Cockatoo • Rainbow Lorikeet • Scaly-breasted Lorikeet • Brown Honeyeater • Noisy Friarbird • Noisy Miner • Striated Pardalote • Australian Magpie • Grey Butcherbird • Pied Butcherbird • Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike • Australasian Figbird • Willie Wagtail • Magpie-lark • Torresian Crow • Welcome Swallow.

Get help for injured native birdlifeWildcare Phone (07) 5527 2444

NORTHERN SITES1. Riverside ParkPark Rd, Karalee UBD 195 H-J3 -27.5411, 152.851This bushland park is on the Brisbane River. Habitats include riparian vegetation, a tidal gully, eucalyptus forest and open parkland. A great diversity of birds to be seen. Straw-necked Ibis, Striated Heron, Australasian Darter, Grey Goshawk, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Varied Triller, Golden Whistler*Grey Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Spangled Drongo*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

2. Katherine Court Reserve Katherine Court, Karalee UBD 194 Q9 -27.5544, 152.8246A bushland park on the Brisbane River. Walk down the bitumen road beyond the vehicle barrier. Several unsealed tracks provide the means to explore grassy and riparian areas and several lagoons. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Intermediate Egret, Australasian Darter, Brahminy Kite, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Striped Honeyeater, Eastern Whipbird, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Red-browed Finch, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

3. Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve408-492 Mt Crosby Rd, Chuwar UBD 194 F10 -27.5574, 152.7981A popular recreational reserve with good facilities. Undulating mix of sealed and mown grass walking routes from several parking areas. Habitats include: the Brisbane River, lagoon, riparian vegetation and parkland with scattered mature eucalypts. Hardhead, Striated Heron, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Australian Pelican, Great Cormorant, Australasian Darter, Osprey, Whistling Kite, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Eurasian Coot, Black-fronted Dotterel, Caspian Tern, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Lorikeet, Eastern Whipbird, White-breasted Woodswallow, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

MUIRLEA4. Kholo Bridge Reserve 59-77 Powers Rd, Muirlea UBD 193 A15 -27.5689, 152.748Kholo Bridge Reserve has dry eucalyptus forest, river and riverine vegetation, grassy areas and a vine scrub gully. Alternative entry point at Kholo Rd entrance (UBD 192 Q-R 12, -27.5675, 152.7507). Common Bronzewing, Wonga Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australasian Darter, Whistling Kite, Oriental Dollarbird*, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird.

5. Kholo Gardens243 Riverside Drive, Muirlea UBD 192 N14 -27.5652, 152.7392 A very popular reserve, with a mixture of open parklands, wetlands and riverside birding. Walking routes in Kholo Gardens have some steep sections

34. Woogaroo Creek Bushland 4 Christopher St, Augustine Heights UBD 236 F14 -27.6577, 152.8828 Walk on mown grass at edge of bush in Jane Gorry and Goodna Pony Club parks, to view birds in the very wide strip of remnant forest and riparian vegetation along Woogaroo Creek. Follow concrete bikeway/footpath across gully, then north-east to view several lagoons. Great Egret, Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Baza, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Swamphen, Peaceful Dove, Azure Kingfisher, Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Rose Robin*, Australasian Reed-warbler, Silvereye, Red-browed Finch.

35. Opossum Creek Parklands58 Scoparia Drive, Brookwater UBD 236 N 14-15 -27.6578, 152.9007Mixed eucalypt forest with views of wetland at nearby golf course. Explore via the circular track and concrete path through bush. Dusky Moorhen, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, White-throated Treecreeper, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Common Cicadabird*, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Red-browed Finch.

36. Discovery Lake & Opossum Creek 180 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes UBD 257 C 3 - 27.6757, 152.9159Urban park with remnant eucalyptus forest and wetland areas, on Opossum Creek and a constructed lake. Opossum Creek section accessed via crossing Springfield Lakes Blvd. Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Hardhead, Australasian Grebe, Royal Spoonbill, Little Pied Cormorant, Black-shouldered Kite, Eurasian Coot, Comb-crested Jacana, Sacred Kingfisher*, Azure Kingfisher, Variegated Fairywren, Eastern Spinebill*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Rose Robin*, Fairy Martin, Red-browed Finch, Double-barred Finch.

BIRDING IN IPSWICHAlmost 300 bird species (approx. 47% of Queensland’s avifauna), have been identified in Ipswich. A full list can be obtained via the Birds of Ipswich booklet, available from Ipswich City Council libraries and the Queens Park Environmental Centre.A few iconic Ipswich species: Apostlebirds in Chuwar (Horton Drive) and parts of Karalee; Black-necked Stork at local dams and wetlands in the south and south-west rural and semi-rural areas; Grey-crowned Babblers in the quiet side roads of Ironbark. Look out for birds while in the Ipswich CBD: Southern Boobook, Mistletoebird, Superb Fairywren, Double-barred Finch, Australian Owlet-nightjars, Bush Stone-Curlew, Eastern Spinebill*, may be seen/heard in the Ipswich CBD and fringing suburbs. Hundreds of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets roost in the trees on upper Brisbane St every night.

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so a moderate level of fitness is recommended. Pacific Black Duck, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Bar-shouldered Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australasian Darter, Great Egret, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Whistling Kite, Forest Kingfisher, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Striped Honeyeater, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Varied Triller, Little Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

6. Riverside Drive, Pine MountainRiverside Drive, Pine Mountain UBD 172 Q15 -27.5224, 152.744Walk both directions from starting place through dense forest and vine habitat as well as open farmland and forest. Road side birding, so caution is required. Night visits recommended; several nocturnal species present. Collared Sparrowhawk, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Emerald Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Southern Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, White-throated Nightjar, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Oriental Dollarbird*, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Large-billed Scrubwren, Speckled Warbler, Varied Triller, Golden Whistler*, Little Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Spectacled Monarch*, White-eared Monarch, Rose Robin*.

7. Mihi Junction Reserve13 B Haig St, Brassall UBD 213 B7 -27.595, 152.7518Creekside bushland reserve with wide concrete paths. Riparian vegetation along with grassland and some eucalypts. Alternative access: junction of Musgrave St and WM Hughes St, North Ipswich (UBD 213 D7, -27.5948, 152.7563). Brown Quail, Striated Heron, Great Egret, Australasian Darter, Brown Goshawk, Brahminy Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Pacific Koel*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

8. Haig St Quarry Conservation Reserve59 High Street (corner of Haig Street and High Street) Brassall UBD 212 L6 -27.5922, 152.7319Suburban reserve with picnic facilities. Eucalypt forest, parkland and lagoon can be explored via two main walking tracks. Australasian Grebe, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, White-throated Needletail, Forest Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Black-faced Monarch*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*.

9. Walter Zimmerman Park6 Kirkston Place, Pine Mountain UBD 192 A14 -27.5674, 152.7098Circular walking including the section of the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail bordering the park. The site comprises a mixture of open forest and woodlands as well as parkland and grassland areas. Australian Brushturkey, Square-tailed Kite, Pacific Baza, Common Bronzewing, Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Southern Boobook, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Pied Currawong, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Eastern Yellow Robin, Red-browed Finch.

10. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail - Desbrow St to Walter Zimmerman Park

Pine Mountain Quarry Rd near Desbrow St Street, Pine Mountain UBD 191 Q-R11 -27.5585, 152.7050A section of the old Brisbane Valley railway line comprising eucalyptus forest habitat can be accessed via an old rail line off Pine Mountain Quarry Road near Desbrow St. Walk south toward Walter Zimmerman Park to the point where a gully crosses the track through a culvert. Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Silvereye, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

11. Pine Mountain Bush Reserve20-100 Pine Mountain Quarry Rd, Pine Mountain UBD 191 Q5 -27.5442, 152.7096Unsealed circuit track through open eucalypt forest from picnic table and parking area with a good range of bush birds. The reserve includes some small dams. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Bell Miner, Fuscous Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*.

12. Brisbane Valley Rail Trail – Borallon Borallon Station Road, Pine Mountain UBD 171 K18 -27.5311, 152.6908This section of the rail trail can also be accessed via James Road (UBD 191 L3 -27.5411, 152.6941). Walking is on the mostly flat, unsealed dirt track. Not a circuit track. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*.

13. Coramandel RdCoromandel Road, Ironbark UBD 170 R14 -27.5523, 152.6620An unsealed roadside birding site. A mixture of eucalyptus communities with creeks nearby. Peaceful Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Sacred Kingfisher*, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Eastern Whipbird, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Common Cicadabird*, White-winged Triller*, Rufous Whistler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Double-barred Finch.

WESTERN SITES14. Kamp & Raysource Roads Kamp Road & Raysource Road, Walloon UBD 210 Q-R1 -27.5809, 152.6600Park at the four-ways and walk either direction for roadside birding. Caution is recommended for infrequent traffic. Good for bush birds with eucalyptus open forest with varying amounts of understorey and mid-storey vegetation; water in dams. Black-shouldered Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Peaceful Dove, Fan-

Site NotesWhere UBD references are not applicable, a reference to the local mapping di-rectory known as the Downs-Lockyer Roads and Street Map is provided (D*L). Species lists were compiled using data from eBird.org and cross-checked by local birders. They follow the taxonomic ordering system as per IOC v 8.1. Migratory or nomadic species are marked with an * and can be seen on a seasonal basis.

Sites with access for mobility impaired vary in terms of which sections are accessible. In general, meeting points and picnic

areas are what is meant by accessible. Some have paved or concreted paths, however this is rare.

Off-road parking may include a designated car parking area or the avail-ability of off roadside verge parking. Care should be taken when parking

on verges adjacent to busy roads.

Go birdwatching about an hour after sunrise, when most birds are active. Use binoculars and have a good field guide available.

Contributing organisations:BirdLife Southern Queensland

www.birdlife.org.au/locations/birdlife-southern-queensland Birds Queensland www.birdsqueensland.org.au

Bird Places of Ipswich Project TeamPhotographs: Backgroud image of Mt Blaine and Catherine from near Flinders

Plum - Ben Thomas, Black-necked Stork - Vince Bugeja, White-eared Monarch - Ian and Jill Brown, Apostlebird - Julie Sarna

Editor: Dr Rochelle StevenPlease upload your lists to an online bird sighting database to aid in conserva-tion and management of Australia’s native birds. Depending on your methods,

please visit either: birdata.birdlife.org.au/ or www.ebird.orgDon’t forget to always carry water, wear sunscreen and protective clothing.

Common Ipswich Birds Common Birds: These birds are often observed around the Ipswich area and are not included in the individual site descriptions. Australian Wood Duck • Masked Lapwing • Rock Dove • Spotted Dove • Crested Pigeon • Laughing Kookaburra • Rainbow Bee-eater • Red-backed Fairywren • Superb Fairywren • Galah • Sulphur-crested Cockatoo • Rainbow Lorikeet • Scaly-breasted Lorikeet • Brown Honeyeater • Noisy Friarbird • Noisy Miner • Striated Pardalote • Australian Magpie • Grey Butcherbird • Pied Butcherbird • Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike • Australasian Figbird • Willie Wagtail • Magpie-lark • Torresian Crow • Welcome Swallow.

Get help for injured native birdlifeWildcare Phone (07) 5527 2444

NORTHERN SITES1. Riverside ParkPark Rd, Karalee UBD 195 H-J3 -27.5411, 152.851This bushland park is on the Brisbane River. Habitats include riparian vegetation, a tidal gully, eucalyptus forest and open parkland. A great diversity of birds to be seen. Straw-necked Ibis, Striated Heron, Australasian Darter, Grey Goshawk, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Forest Kingfisher, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Varied Triller, Golden Whistler*Grey Shrike-thrush, Rufous Fantail*, Spangled Drongo*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

2. Katherine Court Reserve Katherine Court, Karalee UBD 194 Q9 -27.5544, 152.8246A bushland park on the Brisbane River. Walk down the bitumen road beyond the vehicle barrier. Several unsealed tracks provide the means to explore grassy and riparian areas and several lagoons. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Intermediate Egret, Australasian Darter, Brahminy Kite, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Striped Honeyeater, Eastern Whipbird, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Red-browed Finch, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

3. Colleges Crossing Recreation Reserve408-492 Mt Crosby Rd, Chuwar UBD 194 F10 -27.5574, 152.7981A popular recreational reserve with good facilities. Undulating mix of sealed and mown grass walking routes from several parking areas. Habitats include: the Brisbane River, lagoon, riparian vegetation and parkland with scattered mature eucalypts. Hardhead, Striated Heron, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Australian Pelican, Great Cormorant, Australasian Darter, Osprey, Whistling Kite, Brahminy Kite, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Eurasian Coot, Black-fronted Dotterel, Caspian Tern, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Lorikeet, Eastern Whipbird, White-breasted Woodswallow, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

MUIRLEA4. Kholo Bridge Reserve 59-77 Powers Rd, Muirlea UBD 193 A15 -27.5689, 152.748Kholo Bridge Reserve has dry eucalyptus forest, river and riverine vegetation, grassy areas and a vine scrub gully. Alternative entry point at Kholo Rd entrance (UBD 192 Q-R 12, -27.5675, 152.7507). Common Bronzewing, Wonga Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Australasian Darter, Whistling Kite, Oriental Dollarbird*, Pale-headed Rosella, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Grey Shrike-thrush, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird.

5. Kholo Gardens243 Riverside Drive, Muirlea UBD 192 N14 -27.5652, 152.7392 A very popular reserve, with a mixture of open parklands, wetlands and riverside birding. Walking routes in Kholo Gardens have some steep sections

34. Woogaroo Creek Bushland 4 Christopher St, Augustine Heights UBD 236 F14 -27.6577, 152.8828 Walk on mown grass at edge of bush in Jane Gorry and Goodna Pony Club parks, to view birds in the very wide strip of remnant forest and riparian vegetation along Woogaroo Creek. Follow concrete bikeway/footpath across gully, then north-east to view several lagoons. Great Egret, Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Baza, Brown Goshawk, Australasian Swamphen, Peaceful Dove, Azure Kingfisher, Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Variegated Fairywren, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Rose Robin*, Australasian Reed-warbler, Silvereye, Red-browed Finch.

35. Opossum Creek Parklands58 Scoparia Drive, Brookwater UBD 236 N 14-15 -27.6578, 152.9007Mixed eucalypt forest with views of wetland at nearby golf course. Explore via the circular track and concrete path through bush. Dusky Moorhen, Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, White-throated Treecreeper, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, Eastern Whipbird, Common Cicadabird*, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Red-browed Finch.

36. Discovery Lake & Opossum Creek 180 Springfield Lakes Boulevard, Springfield Lakes UBD 257 C 3 - 27.6757, 152.9159Urban park with remnant eucalyptus forest and wetland areas, on Opossum Creek and a constructed lake. Opossum Creek section accessed via crossing Springfield Lakes Blvd. Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Hardhead, Australasian Grebe, Royal Spoonbill, Little Pied Cormorant, Black-shouldered Kite, Eurasian Coot, Comb-crested Jacana, Sacred Kingfisher*, Azure Kingfisher, Variegated Fairywren, Eastern Spinebill*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Rose Robin*, Fairy Martin, Red-browed Finch, Double-barred Finch.

BIRDING IN IPSWICHAlmost 300 bird species (approx. 47% of Queensland’s avifauna), have been identified in Ipswich. A full list can be obtained via the Birds of Ipswich booklet, available from Ipswich City Council libraries and the Queens Park Environmental Centre.A few iconic Ipswich species: Apostlebirds in Chuwar (Horton Drive) and parts of Karalee; Black-necked Stork at local dams and wetlands in the south and south-west rural and semi-rural areas; Grey-crowned Babblers in the quiet side roads of Ironbark. Look out for birds while in the Ipswich CBD: Southern Boobook, Mistletoebird, Superb Fairywren, Double-barred Finch, Australian Owlet-nightjars, Bush Stone-Curlew, Eastern Spinebill*, may be seen/heard in the Ipswich CBD and fringing suburbs. Hundreds of Scaly-breasted Lorikeets roost in the trees on upper Brisbane St every night.

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tailed Cuckoo, Tawny Frogmouth, Australian Australian Owlet-nightjar, Sacred Kingfisher*, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Fuscous Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Varied Sittella, Golden Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

15. Raysource & Argows RoadsRaysource Road, Haigslea UBD 170 M20 -27.5782, 152.6422A mixture of bush birds and some waterbirds. Optional walk and return routes from western entrance to Raysource Rd at Grieves Rd intersection. Pacific Black Duck, Australasian Grebe, Straw-necked Ibis, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Black-shouldered Kite, Brown Goshawk, Whistling Kite, Dusky Moorhen, Sacred Kingfisher*, Striped Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Yellow Thornbill, Grey-crowned Babbler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Australasian Pipit.

WOOLSHED CREEK ROAD16. TallegallaIntersection of Tallegalla Road and Woolshed Creek Road UBD 209 H2-27.5867, 152.5430Easy walk along winding gravel Woolshed Creek Rd to no. 124, return same way. Mixed habitat including farmland, patches of mixed forest, vine thickets, creeks, farm dams and ponds.

17. Mountain ScrubWest of 124 Woolshed Creek Road, Tallegalla UBD 209 -F3-27.5902, 152.5317 A 1km roadside walk west from 124 Woolshed Ck Rd. Mixed dry eucalyptus forest with a good variety of bush birds. Graded gravel road with steady, medium incline. Alternative starting point and off-road parking at top of hill: -27.59055, 152.52138, and walk east.

18. WoolshedWoolshed Creek Rd, Woolshed UBD 209 A4 -27.59, 152.5172Walk westward on an unsealed track through bush and return same way. Mixed forest and dense lower storey, with farm dams providing a permanent water source. Pacific Black Duck, Australian Brushturkey, Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, White-necked Heron, White-faced Heron, Little Pied Cormorant, Wonga Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, White-throated Treecreeper, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Common Cicadabird*, Varied Sittella, Golden Whistler*, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

19. Schumanns RoadSchumanns Road, Mt Marrow UBD 210 G5-E4 -27.5959, 152.6085This site is best visited as a car pool site. Leave a vehicle near the Mount Marrow State School then drive up to starting point at the end of the road. Walk west on the rough 4wd track through vine scrub, return then walk downhill back to the school. Nesting Rainbow Bee-eaters can be seen during the Austral Summer. Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, Straw-necked Ibis, Black-shouldered Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Dusky Moorhen, Peaceful Dove, Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoo*, Brush Cuckoo*, Striped Honeyeater, Lewin’s Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, Yellow Thornbill, Varied Triller, Rufous Whistler, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch.

20. Bremer Road WetlandsBremer Road, Jeebropilly UBD 210 K-L16 -27.6490, 152.6378Park on nature strip at entrance to road, or roadside on Bremer Rd. Roadside birding with freshwater wetland, grassland, riverine vegetation habitats on nearby private lands. Black Swan, Grey Teal, Royal Spoonbill, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Pied Cormorant, Australasian Darter, Black-shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Whistling Kite, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Black-winged Stilt, Red-kneed Dotterel, Black-fronted Dotterel, Comb-crested Jacana, Nankeen Kestrel, Black Falcon, Striped Honeyeater, Fairy Martin, Golden-headed Cisticola, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

21. Waters Road Waters Road, Calvert UBD 209 H19 -27.6640, 152.5425Walk roadside west along Waters Road from the junction with Kuss Road, return same way. Habitats include: alluvial flats, riverine vegetation along the creek, open forests and woodlands and farmland. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Little Black Cormorant, Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Little Lorikeet, Striped Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Rufous Whistler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Tree Martin, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

22. Spicers Hidden Vale 617 Grandchester Mt Mort Rd, Grandchester, D*L 10, 44 C2. -27.7158, 152.4667This is a privately-owned property with tracks open to visitors 7am-3pm daily. Visitors must sign on and off at the Trailhead Office at Hidden Vale Adventure Park (Contact 1300 179 340 for details). There is a daily entrance fee to access the trails: the fee will be discounted on presentation of this brochure. A walk from the car park provides a mixture of eucalypt forest and wetlands environments with breeding waterbirds. Good birding is also possible around the retreat itself. Several other tracks, accessible only by walking and some fairly distant, lead through the property. Good visitor infrastructure, including a restaurant and accommodation. Grey Teal, Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, White-faced Heron, Pacific Baza, Australasian Swamphen, Black-fronted Dotterel, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Jacky Winter, Red-browed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

SOUTHERN SITES23. Leichhardt Park1A Old Toowoomba Road, One Mile UBD 232 Q1 -27.6272, 152.7445 Walk through open forest, parkland and grassland on sealed, level paths and short grass tracks. A circuit route around Leichhardt Park and Jim Finimore Park (on opposite side of Old Toowoomba Rd) can be taken. Parking on Ernest Street. Pacific Black Duck, Australian White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis, Dusky Moorhen, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Double-barred Finch, Scaly-breasted Munia, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

24. Bremerdale ParkLot 241, Midland Street, Yamanto UBD 232 M7 -27.6419, 152.7352Suburban park with bushland, on Bremer River. Habitats include grasslands and a combination of mature and regrowth forest. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Cattle Egret, White-faced Heron, Black-shouldered Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Striped Honeyeater, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, White-throated Gerygone, Little Shrike-thrush, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

25. Purga Nature Reserve840 Middle Road, Purga D*L10 C4 -27.7343, 152.7058Small reserve providing best birding in the mixed plant communities around the eastern, north-eastern and southern edges. Brown Quail, Whistling Kite, Peaceful Dove, Southern Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, Nankeen Kestrel, Cockatiel, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, Weebill, White-throated Gerygone, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Rufous Whistler, Grey Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch.

FLINDERS-GOOLMAN CONSERVATION ESTATE26. Flinders Plum Picnic Ground

& Sandy Creek TrackMt Flinders Road, Peak Crossing, D*L10 D1-2 -27.7936, 152.7977Good birding along a fairly flat but rough track, from the picnic area in the opposite direction to the reserve entrance. Vine scrub, hoop pine forest, dry eucalyptus forest and grassland make up the mix of habitats. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Australian King Parrot, Variegated Fairywren,

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Lewin’s Honeyeater, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, Varied Triller, Varied Sittella, Little Shrike-thrush, Golden Whistler*, Rufous Whistler, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

27. Harding’s PaddockCarmichaels Road, Goolman D*L10 46 B1-C2 -27.7349, 152.7669Excellent for a wide range of bush birds of dry eucalyptus open forest and lower storeys and also some waterbirds. Gamlen Circuit is a popular birding route. Predominantly dry eucalyptus open forest and permanent water; as well as creek-side vegetation. Pacific Black Duck, White-necked Heron, Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Baza, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Treecreeper, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Fuscous Honeyeater, Weebill, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Grey-crowned Babbler, Jacky Winter, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

28. Swanbank Lagoon & EnvironsSwanbank Coal Road, Swanbank UBD 234 M14-15 -27.6569, 152.8164

Well-equipped recreation reserve with a mixture of wetland, open forest, grassland habitats. Walk the paved path northwest

along eastern edge of lagoon to bushland and in opposite direction, along the road and nature strips. Black

Swan, Hardhead, Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, Royal Spoonbill, Great Egret, Great Cormorant,

Australasian Darter, Eastern Osprey, Black Kite, Whistling Kite, Australasian Swamphen,

Eurasian Coot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Fuscous Honeyeater, White-

breasted Woodswallow, Grey Fantail*, Australian Reed Warbler, Tawny

Grassbird, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

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29. Bremervale Park

Kordan Boulevard, Raceview UBD 234 B7 -27.6395,

152.7903Suburban park with permanent

waterbodies and a wide range of birds. Habitats include;

grassland, open forest and riparian vegetation. Hardhead, Brown

Quail, Great Egret, Australasian Darter, Black Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Azure Kingfisher,

Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced

Honeyeater*, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Australian Reed-Warbler,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-browed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

30. Evelyn Dodds Cultural Reserve 28 Mary St, Blackstone UBD 234 C2 -27.6291, 152.7958

Small easily accessible bushland reserve with Aboriginal cultural significance on Bundamba Creek. Habitat comprises open forest, lower

storey and wetlands. The Black Leg Gully in Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve is a little farther along Mary St. Grey Teal, Australasian Grebe, Nankeen Night-heron, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Australasian Darter, Dusky Moorhen, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Pacific Koel*, Oriental Dollarbird*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Double-barred Finch.

31. Bundamba Creek, Bundamba256 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba UBD 214 F14 -27.6105, 152.8024Park with riparian revegetation, grassland, parkland and mature eucalypts along Bundamba Creek. Park behind Bundamba Swim Centre, follow the sealed paths along Bundamba Creek through Jack Barkley Park to Gledson St, and return. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Great Egret, Black Kite, Dusky Moorhen, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Oriental Dollarbird*, Azure Kingfisher, Nankeen Kestrel, Little Corella, Little Lorikeet, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Olive-backed Oriole, Tree Martin, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Plum-headed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

32. Ric Nattrass Environmental Park 82 Eric St, Goodna UBD 216 N18 -27.6201, 152.9019Small reserve with remnant open eucalypt forest with an understorey of native grasses and a permanent dam. Access opposite 77 Eric St. Very hilly unsealed loop track. White-faced Heron, Australasian Darter, Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Pacific Koel*, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-breasted Woodswallow, Varied Sittella, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Mistletoebird.

33. White Rock and Paperbark Flats, White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

School Rd, Redbank Plains UBD 255 J3 - 27.6770, 152.8492Large reserve of eucalyptus forest with optional routes and lengths of walks. Tracks to Bluff Lookout and Little White Rock. Parking at Paperbark Flats picnic ground. Wedge-tailed Eagle, Painted Buttonquail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Peregrine Falcon, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Treecreeper, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Common Cicadabird*, Varied Sittella, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird.

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GENERAL BIRDWATCHING TIPSGo birdwatching about an hour after sunrise, when most birds are active.Resources: use binoculars and have a good field guide available. Make your birding count: Please consider keeping a list of the birds you see and submit your list to the following citizen science data portals: www.birdata.birdlife.org.au or www.ebird.org/australia/home

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tailed Cuckoo, Tawny Frogmouth, Australian Australian Owlet-nightjar, Sacred Kingfisher*, Variegated Fairywren, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Fuscous Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Varied Sittella, Golden Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

15. Raysource & Argows RoadsRaysource Road, Haigslea UBD 170 M20 -27.5782, 152.6422A mixture of bush birds and some waterbirds. Optional walk and return routes from western entrance to Raysource Rd at Grieves Rd intersection. Pacific Black Duck, Australasian Grebe, Straw-necked Ibis, Cattle Egret, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Black-shouldered Kite, Brown Goshawk, Whistling Kite, Dusky Moorhen, Sacred Kingfisher*, Striped Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Yellow Thornbill, Grey-crowned Babbler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Australasian Pipit.

WOOLSHED CREEK ROAD16. TallegallaIntersection of Tallegalla Road and Woolshed Creek Road UBD 209 H2-27.5867, 152.5430Easy walk along winding gravel Woolshed Creek Rd to no. 124, return same way. Mixed habitat including farmland, patches of mixed forest, vine thickets, creeks, farm dams and ponds.

17. Mountain ScrubWest of 124 Woolshed Creek Road, Tallegalla UBD 209 -F3-27.5902, 152.5317 A 1km roadside walk west from 124 Woolshed Ck Rd. Mixed dry eucalyptus forest with a good variety of bush birds. Graded gravel road with steady, medium incline. Alternative starting point and off-road parking at top of hill: -27.59055, 152.52138, and walk east.

18. WoolshedWoolshed Creek Rd, Woolshed UBD 209 A4 -27.59, 152.5172Walk westward on an unsealed track through bush and return same way. Mixed forest and dense lower storey, with farm dams providing a permanent water source. Pacific Black Duck, Australian Brushturkey, Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, White-necked Heron, White-faced Heron, Little Pied Cormorant, Wonga Pigeon, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, White-throated Treecreeper, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Lewin’s Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-browed Scrubwren, White-throated Gerygone, Eastern Whipbird, Common Cicadabird*, Varied Sittella, Golden Whistler*, Rufous Whistler, Grey Shrike-thrush, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Rufous Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Rose Robin*, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Red-browed Finch.

19. Schumanns RoadSchumanns Road, Mt Marrow UBD 210 G5-E4 -27.5959, 152.6085This site is best visited as a car pool site. Leave a vehicle near the Mount Marrow State School then drive up to starting point at the end of the road. Walk west on the rough 4wd track through vine scrub, return then walk downhill back to the school. Nesting Rainbow Bee-eaters can be seen during the Austral Summer. Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, Straw-necked Ibis, Black-shouldered Kite, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Dusky Moorhen, Peaceful Dove, Horsfield’s Bronze-Cuckoo*, Brush Cuckoo*, Striped Honeyeater, Lewin’s Honeyeater, White-browed Scrubwren, Yellow Thornbill, Varied Triller, Rufous Whistler, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch.

20. Bremer Road WetlandsBremer Road, Jeebropilly UBD 210 K-L16 -27.6490, 152.6378Park on nature strip at entrance to road, or roadside on Bremer Rd. Roadside birding with freshwater wetland, grassland, riverine vegetation habitats on nearby private lands. Black Swan, Grey Teal, Royal Spoonbill, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Pied Cormorant, Australasian Darter, Black-shouldered Kite, Black Kite, Whistling Kite, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Black-winged Stilt, Red-kneed Dotterel, Black-fronted Dotterel, Comb-crested Jacana, Nankeen Kestrel, Black Falcon, Striped Honeyeater, Fairy Martin, Golden-headed Cisticola, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

21. Waters Road Waters Road, Calvert UBD 209 H19 -27.6640, 152.5425Walk roadside west along Waters Road from the junction with Kuss Road, return same way. Habitats include: alluvial flats, riverine vegetation along the creek, open forests and woodlands and farmland. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Little Black Cormorant, Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Little Lorikeet, Striped Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Rufous Whistler, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Tree Martin, Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

22. Spicers Hidden Vale 617 Grandchester Mt Mort Rd, Grandchester, D*L 10, 44 C2. -27.7158, 152.4667This is a privately-owned property with tracks open to visitors 7am-3pm daily. Visitors must sign on and off at the Trailhead Office at Hidden Vale Adventure Park (Contact 1300 179 340 for details). There is a daily entrance fee to access the trails: the fee will be discounted on presentation of this brochure. A walk from the car park provides a mixture of eucalypt forest and wetlands environments with breeding waterbirds. Good birding is also possible around the retreat itself. Several other tracks, accessible only by walking and some fairly distant, lead through the property. Good visitor infrastructure, including a restaurant and accommodation. Grey Teal, Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, White-faced Heron, Pacific Baza, Australasian Swamphen, Black-fronted Dotterel, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Glossy Black Cockatoo, Australian King Parrot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-throated Gerygone, Grey-crowned Babbler, Eastern Whipbird, Rufous Whistler, Jacky Winter, Red-browed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

SOUTHERN SITES23. Leichhardt Park1A Old Toowoomba Road, One Mile UBD 232 Q1 -27.6272, 152.7445 Walk through open forest, parkland and grassland on sealed, level paths and short grass tracks. A circuit route around Leichhardt Park and Jim Finimore Park (on opposite side of Old Toowoomba Rd) can be taken. Parking on Ernest Street. Pacific Black Duck, Australian White Ibis, Straw-necked Ibis, Dusky Moorhen, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Honeyeater, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Double-barred Finch, Scaly-breasted Munia, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

24. Bremerdale ParkLot 241, Midland Street, Yamanto UBD 232 M7 -27.6419, 152.7352Suburban park with bushland, on Bremer River. Habitats include grasslands and a combination of mature and regrowth forest. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Cattle Egret, White-faced Heron, Black-shouldered Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Oriental Dollarbird*, Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Striped Honeyeater, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, White-throated Gerygone, Little Shrike-thrush, Spangled Drongo*, Grey Fantail*, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

25. Purga Nature Reserve840 Middle Road, Purga D*L10 C4 -27.7343, 152.7058Small reserve providing best birding in the mixed plant communities around the eastern, north-eastern and southern edges. Brown Quail, Whistling Kite, Peaceful Dove, Southern Boobook, Tawny Frogmouth, Nankeen Kestrel, Cockatiel, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, Weebill, White-throated Gerygone, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Rufous Whistler, Grey Fantail*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Double-barred Finch.

FLINDERS-GOOLMAN CONSERVATION ESTATE26. Flinders Plum Picnic Ground

& Sandy Creek TrackMt Flinders Road, Peak Crossing, D*L10 D1-2 -27.7936, 152.7977Good birding along a fairly flat but rough track, from the picnic area in the opposite direction to the reserve entrance. Vine scrub, hoop pine forest, dry eucalyptus forest and grassland make up the mix of habitats. Brown Cuckoo-Dove, Wonga Pigeon, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Wedge-tailed Eagle, Australian King Parrot, Variegated Fairywren,

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Shelter Tables

Lewin’s Honeyeater, Scarlet Honeyeater*, White-throated Honeyeater, Spotted Pardalote*, White-browed Scrubwren, Varied Triller, Varied Sittella, Little Shrike-thrush, Golden Whistler*, Rufous Whistler, Rufous Fantail*, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Eastern Yellow Robin, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

27. Harding’s PaddockCarmichaels Road, Goolman D*L10 46 B1-C2 -27.7349, 152.7669Excellent for a wide range of bush birds of dry eucalyptus open forest and lower storeys and also some waterbirds. Gamlen Circuit is a popular birding route. Predominantly dry eucalyptus open forest and permanent water; as well as creek-side vegetation. Pacific Black Duck, White-necked Heron, Little Pied Cormorant, Pacific Baza, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Treecreeper, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Fuscous Honeyeater, Weebill, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Yellow-rumped Thornbill, Grey-crowned Babbler, Jacky Winter, Mistletoebird, Red-browed Finch.

28. Swanbank Lagoon & EnvironsSwanbank Coal Road, Swanbank UBD 234 M14-15 -27.6569, 152.8164

Well-equipped recreation reserve with a mixture of wetland, open forest, grassland habitats. Walk the paved path northwest

along eastern edge of lagoon to bushland and in opposite direction, along the road and nature strips. Black

Swan, Hardhead, Brown Quail, Australasian Grebe, Royal Spoonbill, Great Egret, Great Cormorant,

Australasian Darter, Eastern Osprey, Black Kite, Whistling Kite, Australasian Swamphen,

Eurasian Coot, Scarlet Honeyeater*, Striped Honeyeater, Fuscous Honeyeater, White-

breasted Woodswallow, Grey Fantail*, Australian Reed Warbler, Tawny

Grassbird, Double-barred Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

EASTERN SITES

29. Bremervale Park

Kordan Boulevard, Raceview UBD 234 B7 -27.6395,

152.7903Suburban park with permanent

waterbodies and a wide range of birds. Habitats include;

grassland, open forest and riparian vegetation. Hardhead, Brown

Quail, Great Egret, Australasian Darter, Black Kite, Pheasant Coucal, Azure Kingfisher,

Little Corella, Australian King Parrot, Little Friarbird, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced

Honeyeater*, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Grey Fantail*, Rose Robin*, Australian Reed-Warbler,

Golden-headed Cisticola, Silvereye, Red-browed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

30. Evelyn Dodds Cultural Reserve 28 Mary St, Blackstone UBD 234 C2 -27.6291, 152.7958

Small easily accessible bushland reserve with Aboriginal cultural significance on Bundamba Creek. Habitat comprises open forest, lower

storey and wetlands. The Black Leg Gully in Castle Hill Blackstone Reserve is a little farther along Mary St. Grey Teal, Australasian Grebe, Nankeen Night-heron, Great Egret, Intermediate Egret, Australasian Darter, Dusky Moorhen, Peaceful Dove, Pheasant Coucal, Pacific Koel*, Oriental Dollarbird*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Blue-faced Honeyeater, White-throated Gerygone, Golden Whistler*, Olive-backed Oriole, Double-barred Finch.

31. Bundamba Creek, Bundamba256 Brisbane Rd, Bundamba UBD 214 F14 -27.6105, 152.8024Park with riparian revegetation, grassland, parkland and mature eucalypts along Bundamba Creek. Park behind Bundamba Swim Centre, follow the sealed paths along Bundamba Creek through Jack Barkley Park to Gledson St, and return. Brown Quail, Straw-necked Ibis, Great Egret, Black Kite, Dusky Moorhen, Channel-billed Cuckoo*, Oriental Dollarbird*, Azure Kingfisher, Nankeen Kestrel, Little Corella, Little Lorikeet, Striped Honeyeater, Little Friarbird, White-browed Scrubwren, Olive-backed Oriole, Tree Martin, Tawny Grassbird, Golden-headed Cisticola, Mistletoebird, Plum-headed Finch, Chestnut-breasted Mannikin.

32. Ric Nattrass Environmental Park 82 Eric St, Goodna UBD 216 N18 -27.6201, 152.9019Small reserve with remnant open eucalypt forest with an understorey of native grasses and a permanent dam. Access opposite 77 Eric St. Very hilly unsealed loop track. White-faced Heron, Australasian Darter, Brown Goshawk, Peaceful Dove, Pacific Koel*, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Australian Owlet-nightjar, Oriental Dollarbird*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Sacred Kingfisher*, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Honeyeater, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, White-breasted Woodswallow, Varied Sittella, Olive-backed Oriole, Spangled Drongo*, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Mistletoebird.

33. White Rock and Paperbark Flats, White Rock - Spring Mountain Conservation Estate

School Rd, Redbank Plains UBD 255 J3 - 27.6770, 152.8492Large reserve of eucalyptus forest with optional routes and lengths of walks. Tracks to Bluff Lookout and Little White Rock. Parking at Paperbark Flats picnic ground. Wedge-tailed Eagle, Painted Buttonquail, Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, Fan-tailed Cuckoo, Brush Cuckoo*, Peregrine Falcon, Australian King Parrot, Little Lorikeet, White-throated Treecreeper, Yellow-faced Honeyeater*, Spotted Pardalote*, Speckled Warbler, White-throated Gerygone, Buff-rumped Thornbill, Eastern Whipbird, White-bellied Cuckoo-shrike, Common Cicadabird*, Varied Sittella, Rufous Whistler, Leaden Flycatcher*, Rose Robin*, Tawny Grassbird, Mistletoebird.

* Please note sites with access for mobility impaired varies see back page for more information.

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GENERAL BIRDWATCHING TIPSGo birdwatching about an hour after sunrise, when most birds are active.Resources: use binoculars and have a good field guide available. Make your birding count: Please consider keeping a list of the birds you see and submit your list to the following citizen science data portals: www.birdata.birdlife.org.au or www.ebird.org/australia/home