Birdwatching Australia - A directory of Cairns District birding information.

Kingfisher Park Birdwatchers Lodge

Is a birdwatchers and naturalists paradise situated on 12 acres of rainforest in Julatten, one and a half hours north of Cairns, Nth. Queensland at 440m altitude. We provide a range of accommodation from spacious self-contained units and two bedroom villas, to budget bunkhouses, powered caravan sites and camping in our lush tropical rainforest. We are also able to cater for groups, meals by arrangement and guiding with professional local guides. Up to date local birding information plus self guided bird route maps. Over 200 species of birds have been recorded within 1.5km of the lodge including Red-necked Crake, Lesser Sooty Owl, Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher (Nov-April) and Noisy Pitta. Many mammals such as Platypus, Short-beaked Echidna, 2 species of Bandicoot and Prehensile-tailed Rat are within the lodge grounds.

Phone Intl: 61 7 4094 1263 Within Australia: 07 4094 1263
Fax Intl: 61 7 4094 1466 Within Australia: 07 4094 1466

Long established Daintree birdwatching accommodation, Red Mill House in Daintree Village is owned and operated by two enthusiastic birdwatchers with good local birding knowledge.

Deluxe accommodation is offered in modern ensuite rooms with wide verandahs overlooking the garden and the famous Red Mill House full breakfast is included in the tariff.
The large tropical garden is regularly home to Orange-footed Scrubfowl, Wompoo Fruit Dove, Emerald Dove, Gould's Bronze Cuckoo, Double-eyed Fig Parrot, Azure Kingfisher, Laughing Kookaburra, Forest Kingfisher, Yellow-spotted, Dusky, McLeay's and Graceful Honeyeaters, Yellow Oriole, Black Butcherbird, Mistletoebird, Yellow- bellied Sunbird and many more.
Seasonal variations include, at various times of the year, Red-necked Crake, Pied Imperial Pigeon, Channel-billed Cuckoo, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher, Dollarbird, Rainbow Bee-Eater, Leaden and Satin Flycatchers, Spangled Drongo, Black-faced and Spectacled Monarchs, Victoria's Riflebird, Spotted Catbird and Metallic Starling.

Easy access to the Daintree River and a short drive to Daintree National Park. Excellent birdwatching opportunities, either escorted or independent, in a well known birding area. Expert birdwatching river cruises available locally.

Contact
Andrew and Trish Forsyth at
info@redmillhouse.com.au
or visit
http://www.redmillhouse.com.au

Up to date information for birdwatchers visiting Daintree and the Queensland Wet Tropics. Daintree Birdwatching Bulletin Board lists recent Daintree bird sightings and all activities associated with birding in the Daintree and the Wet Tropics.

Cassowary House

Cassowary House is a small family run guest house situated in one of Far North Queenslands best birding locations. We are some 27 km and 35 minutes drive north west of Cairns, beautifully sited in World Heritage tropical rainforest.

We offer comfortable accommodation, excellent food and fantastic birding. Cassowaries, Victoria Riflebirds, Red-necked Crakes, Superb Fruit-Dove, Wompoo Pigeons, Chowchilla, Spectacled, White-eared and Pied Monarchs, Yellow-breasted Boatbill and Spotted Catbird may all be seen around the property. Platypus are sometimes seen in our creek as well, and musky rat-kangaroos feed each day by the house, with the large white-tailed uromys and two species of bandicoot at night.

We are conveniently located as a centre for the Atherton Tableland and Cairns area in general. The 14 Tablelands bird endemics are all accessible during day trips from Cassowary House as is a wide selection of Australian wildlife. We offer expert guiding services if required and have great experience of birding in Australasia. We can help you make the most of your trip by arranging spotlighting, reef or river trips and are happy to recommend other great places to visit in Far North Queensland or elsewhere in Australia.
Please contact us or take a look at our web site for further information and do come for a memorable stay.
http://www.cassowary-house.com.au

Phil and Sue Gregory,
Cassowary House, PO Box 387, Kuranda, Queensland 4881

Phone Intl: 61 7 4093 7318 Within Australia: 07 4093 7318
Fax Intl: 61 7 4093 9855 Within Australia: 07 4093 9855
Eddress:sicklebill@optusnet.com.au

Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat

On the unique Atherton Tablelands in tropical North Queensland. Rose Gums Wilderness Retreat has very private pole and timber chalets on a 230 acre property with rainforest and eucalypt forest which borders World Heritage Wet Tropics forest.

There are over 160 species of birds recorded. Some specialities are Blue-faced Finches (summer months), Chowchillas, Victoria's Riflebirds, King Parrots and Lesser Sooty Owls. Australia's smallest kangaroo the Musky rat kangaroo are here all year.

We have private bush walking tracks through the forests to rainforest streams with swimming holes and platypus viewing. We are centrally located on the Atherton Tablelands and an easy half hour's drive from the major natural attractions of the area.
http://www.rosegums.com.au
PO Box 776 Malanda 4885 Queensland Australia
Phone: (07) 4096 8360 International Phone: +61 7 4096 8360
Fax: (07) 4096 8230 International fax: +61 7 4096 8230

Pteropus House

Offers quiet self-contained accommodation in a valley of eucalypt / upland rainforest near Atherton.
Ideally situated for the rich birdwatching experience of the Atherton Tablelands Hastie Swamp and the Birds Australia information display are only 5 kms away. Pteropus means flying fox.

The onsite bat hospital offers a unique opportunity to appreciate these endearing animals. Bats are the only mammals capable of sustained flight, an ability shared only with birds and insects. We coordinate the local rescue, rehabilitation and release work of the 5 local species of fruit bats and over 30 species of insectivorous bats. Your stay at Pteropus supports their survival.

Two private apartments are attached to the main house by verandahs each apartment is a double room with modern kitchen and ensuite, TV, and outside sitting area. Relax amid 5 acres of landscaped gardens, enjoy organic garden produce and the company of chickens and kelpies.

Wheelchair access. Venture out to experience the incredible diversity of landscape and wildlife of the Atherton Tablelands.
bed & breakfast ...budget ...birds ...bats
Ph/Fax 07 4091 2683
email: jenny.maclean@iig.com.au
PO Box 685 Atherton 4883 Australia
www.athertontablelands.com/bats

A private wildlife sanctuary of 100 acres of ancient rainforest. With a conservation status of Endangered, this Complex mesophyll vine forest - type 1B with 2 kms of river frontage, is an established habitat for numerous rare and threatened species including the Cassowary and Lumholtz's Tree Kangaroo, Green Ringtail Possum. Only 90 minutes from Cairns, on the Atherton Tablelands.

Accommodation is provided in self-contained luxury pole houses with double spas, overlooking the Ithaca River, and one can enjoy close encounters with the likes of Victoria's Rifle Birds, Macleay's Honeyeater, Bower's Shrike-Thrush , Emerald Doves, then of course look a bit deeper and see Tooth-billed Bowerbird, Atherton Scrubwren and Lesser Sooty Owl, and the Pied Monarch to name but a few. Walking trails and Fauna list compliment the experience.

A comfortable fully licensed vehicle is available for tours and transfers. Professionally guided spotlighting tours, or free platypus spotting tours are available. For the more budget conscious we have one ground level Rainforest Unit which also provides assisted wheelchair access. Advanced Ecotourism Accreditation with AAA 4 star rating.

This tranquil, secluded 30-acre property is tucked into the beautiful Daintree River valley, beyond Daintree Village. The region is a premier birding destination and varying habitats attract an abundant variety of birds. The Valley is surrounded by Daintree National Park; Stewart Creek Road, the only access road, winds through open cattle grasslands and rainforest; and Daintree Village sits on the bank of the Daintree River with it�s variety of wildlife-watching cruises.

Daintree Valley Haven has lush tropical gardens and fruit trees, rainforest, wetlands-dam, some grassland and walking tracks. Three very private, air-conditioned, self-contained B&B bungalows overlook the dam and rainforest � guests regularly see over 50 species just from their own verandah and over 130 have been spotted on the property.

Regular inhabitants and seasonal visitors include Yellow-bellied Sunbirds, Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfishers, many varieties of Honeyeaters, Black Bitterns, Spotted Catbirds, Victoria's Riflebirds, Double-eyed Fig Parrots, Rainbow Bee-eaters, Orange-footed Scrubfowl and Bush Stone- curlews. The gardens are alive with butterflies and moths � the Cairns Birdwing is the world�s largest butterfly and the Hercules is the world�s largest moth. Other residents include Swamp Wallabies, Brown and Long-nosed Bandicoots, Saw-shelled Turtles and the occasional Platypus.

The property is set at the end of a winding trail through a lovely valley with no passing traffic, telephones or television to disturb the peace but it is also convenient for Daintree- and Mossman River-based specialist river and land-based tours, and your hosts are happy to arrange professional guides.

Peter & Daphne Titus-Rees
DAINTREE VALLEY HAVEN
Stewart Creek Road
Daintree
Queensland 4873
Australia
Phone: 61 7 4098 6206

Email: info@daintreevalleyhaven.com.au
Website: http://www.daintreevalleyhaven.com.au
Blog: http://daintreevalley.blogspot.com

Cedar Park Resort

is situated in a picturesque setting on the edge of Ganyan Creek near Kuranda. Our lush rainforest features an impressive array of local flora and ancient trees and abundant wildlife.

If you love Nature this is the place to be! It is a perfect place to enjoy one of the best location within a short distance of Cairns. We provide a unique style of accommodation, featuring Gothic arches reminiscent of an old European monastery or castle.

Our 6 rooms are decorated individually and provide an interesting experience that is not found anywhere else.

Our al fresco Restaurant provides breakfast, morning and afternoon tea, lunch and dinner for our in-house guests and is also open for the public on weekends ( Friday, Saturday and Sunday ). We are fully licensed and have a cosy Bar next to the fireplace.

Here are some special birds found at our place:

Double-eyed Fig-Parrot

Buff-breasted Paradise-Kingfisher (summer migrant)

Rufous Owl

Wompoo Fruit-Dove

Square-tailed Kite

Victoria's Riflebird

For more information: http://www.cedarparkresort.com.au
E-mail: cedarparkresort@bordernet.com.au

Ph: +61 (0)7 4093 7892

Honeyeater Homestay

is a tropical retreat styled within the rainforest and close to the beach. Our open plan living area overlooks our award winning garden which is a haven for birds and butterflies alike. We have many different fruit bearing trees in the garden including the Quandong tree which has a vital relationship with the Cassowary. We attract a variety of birds to the garden as it backs onto a creek and nature corridor. You can expect to see amongst other birds, Wompoo Fruit-Dove, Spotted Catbird, Yellow-bellied sunbird and a variety of Honeyeaters�.obviously.

Our ensuite accommodation offers the weary birdwatcher a relaxing and tranquil place to enjoy themselves. We cater for your taste buds with a mouth watering tropical breakfast with home made muffins and toasted muesli along with our freshly prepared fruit salads. All this on the veranda overlooking the local birdlife.

Nina and Luke share the same love for birds that you do and their passion for wildlife is addictive. They have between them travelled Europe, Southern Africa, USA and Asia on bird watching trips so are a good source of knowledge.

Since Luke discovered Digiscoping recently his passion for birds has transcended into photography further fuelled by the numerous birding experts who visit the area.

The Honeyeater is conveniently located close the 14-kilometer long beach (less than a minutes walk) and within easy reach of a number of good restaurants and shops.

Honeyeater Homestay

53 Reid Road
Mission Beach, QLD 4852

Tel: +61 7 40688741

e--mail: enquiry@honeyeater.com.au
Web site: http://www.honeyeater.com.au

Jabiru Camp at the Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve

Jabiru Safari Camp lies in the heart of the 5000 acre Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve - a sanctuary for the wildlife of the Australian savannas and a haven for the nature lover.

African style safari tents with en suite bathrooms and timber verandahs provide visitors with a touch of comfort whilst enjoying the sights and sounds of the Outback. Each tent is fully insect screened with tea and coffee making facilities, queen or twin beds, and BBQ facilities are provided for overnight guests.

Guests at Jabiru Camp have exclusive access to the Reserve walks and wildlife at dawn and dusk, (the Reserve has a bird species list of 206 as well as many mammal species) and may also join one of the many tours from the Visitor Centre overlooking Clancy�s Lagoon. Camp fires, bbq suppers, timber canoes and resident wildlife experts complete the experience.

Jabiru Camp provides an ideal base from which to enjoy many of the Tableland attractions including local coffee plantations and wineries, the amazing regional birdlife, and is just an hour by car from Cairns or Port Douglas.

The Reserve is run by the Wildlife Conservancy of Tropical Queensland and all income from sustainable tourism is reinvested into the Conservancy�s ongoing education, land management and conservation programmes. By visiting the Reserve you are contributing to the protection of Australia�s precious natural heritage.

Web: www.jabirusafarilodge.com.au Tel: ++7 4093 2514 Email: info@jabirusafarilodge.com.au

Kuranda Villas

Situated in the heart of the delightful rainforest village of Kuranda in Far North Queensland, Kuranda Villas offers two spacious fully furnished and self-contained villas. They can be rented together, making them ideal for groups of friends or joint families. Villa 1 has two bedrooms and Villa 2 has three bedrooms.

Whilst relaxing in the garden you'll be enchanted by the abundance of native birds feeding on a variety of flowering trees and shrubs. An example of the birds that can be seen whilst sitting in the gardens at Kuranda Villas include:- Australian brush turkey, Australian king parrot, Azure kingfisher, Black butcherbird, Blue-faced honeyeater, Emerald dove, Helmeted friarbird, Kookaburra, Noisy pitta, Peaceful dove, Rainbow lorikeet, Silvereye, Spotted turtledove, Stone bush curlew, Sulphur crested cockatoo, Wompoo fruit dove, Yellow-bellied sunbird.

Kuranda is located in the rainforest 330 metres above sea level and just a 40 minute drive from Cairns. The climate is cooler and much less humid than Cairns.

Kuranda Villas is the perfect base for birdwatching and wildlife tours of the Atherton Tableland, Cairns, and the Daintree. Sicklebill Safaris, a Kuranda-based birdwatching company, offers a wide range of tours of the region and will arrange to pick you up and drop you off at Kuranda Villas.

Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information.

Website: www.kurandavillas.com.au
Email: kurandavillas@iprimus.com.au

Phone: +61 (0)7 4093 0082 or +61 (0)418 930 510

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Local Guides, Day Tours and Charters

Chris Dahlberg's Specialised River Tours, Daintree N. Qld

Daily dawn river tours starting from the Daintree Village Jetty for two hours. The emphasis is on birds with the Great-billed Heron, Little Kingfisher and Black Bitterns (Nov - Apr) and other local specialities like Papuan Frogmouths and Double-eyed Fig-parrots as target species.

This operation allows the guests to get closer than normal (1 meter) to difficult birds especially Shining Flycatchers, Azure Kingfishers and Nankeen Night Herons.
Phone/Fax: (07) 4098 7997 International: 61 7 4098 7997
http://home.austarnet.com.au/chrisld

Email: chrisld@austarnet.com.au

Fine Feather Tours

established in 1995 by Del & Pat Richards features a choice of three tours through all seven local habitats.

Tour 1. Full Day Bird Safari for keen dedicated birders. Starts in Wet Tropics lowlands, the afternoon is spent west of the Great Divide in dry woodland at the edge of the Outback.

Tour 2. Morning Bird/Wildlife Tour from lowlands to mountain rainforest around Julatten. We encounter many birds and some marsupials.

Tour 3. Afternoon Tour of lowland areas and experience the birds and wildlife of the Daintree River. Fully guided tour locating riverine bird species and Estuarine Crocodiles.

http://www.finefeathertours.com.au
Email: info@finefeathertours.com.au
P.O. Box 853 Mossman QLD 4873 Australia
Ph/Fax:(07) 4094 1199 International: +61 7 4094 1199

Kirrama Wildlife Tours Japoonvale, south of Cairns.

Owner/operators, Klaus and Brenda Uhlenhut have run fully accommodated birdwatching tours in tropical north Queensland since 1988. We are also available for charters (min. 2 days).
http://www.kirrama.com.au

Email: info@kirrama.com.au

P.O. Box 1400 Innisfail QLD 4860 Australia
Ph: (07) 4065 5181

WILD WATCH AUSTRALIA

Specializing in Birdwatching, Wildlife Viewing, Nocturnal Wildlife 'Spotlighting', Platypus Viewing.

Personalised birding and wildlife excursions from one day to any duration, either fully accommodated or with guiding only. Wild Watch Australia offers the visitor an unparalleled opportunity to observe some of tropical North Queensland's unique birds and other wildlife in a diversity of habitats ranging from the high altitude rainforests of the Misty Mountains to coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef.

Operating mainly in the Cairns, Tablelands, Misty Mountains, Daintree and Great Barrier Reef regions we also lead tours to most other notable birding and wildlife destinations around Australia.

Wild Watch Australia owns a significant tract of highland rainforest and tall eucalypt woodland in the Misty Mountains. Listed as endangered and 'of concern' forest types, our 300 acre preserve provides excellent birding and wildlife viewing opportunities. The preserve is situated at 1000 meters elevation and adjoins the largest single tract of tropical rainforest remaining in Australia. Two hundred and thirty-eight species of birds have been recorded from within the preserve including Golden Bowerbird, Victoria's Riflebird, Chowchilla, White-throated Nightjar, Blue-faced Finch, Cassowary, Emu, Squatter Pigeon, Bush Hen, Red-backed Button-quail, Square-tailed Kite and 5 species of owls. In addition, the preserve provides habitat for 12 species of possums and resident populations of Lumholtz's Tree-kangaroo, Platypus, Red-legged Pademelon, Swamp and Pretty-face Wallabies, Common Wallaroo and Dingo. Representatives of 11 of the world's 19 primitive plant families and a number of rare plants also occur within the preserve.

Jonathan Munro

Wild Watch Australia
http://www.wildwatch.com.au/

email: info@wildwatch.com.au
or      munro.jonathan@gmail.com.
or      jmunro@wildwatch.com.au
or      jmunro@austarnet.com.au

P.O. Box 707, Ravenshoe,
Queensland 4888
Australia
Phone/fax: (07) 4097 6747 or 4097 7408
International: +(617) 4097 7408
Mobile: 0429 438 064

Wait-A-While Rainforest Tours

Specialists in Australian soft adventure, wildlife and bird viewing experiences in small groups. On our Birding and Wildlife Tour, we experience a day full of adventure. The tour takes in the birding hotspots in Cairns itself, before heading to the Atherton Tablelands. We visit a variety of habitats, such as rainforest, woodland, wetland, grassland, and mangroves. This is the richest avifauna region in Australia. Expect to see between 90 and 110 species of birds in the day. Man of the birds, such as parrots and Kingfishers, are very colourful, while others exhibit bizarre behaviour, such as the courtship display of the Victoria�s Riflebird. In addition, we see a selection of other wildlife, such as kangaroos, wallabies, platypus, reptiles and butterflies.

Kerryn and Ben
Wait-a-While Rainforest Tours

Ph: 07 4034 1202
Fax 07 4034 1202

P.O.Box 1471, Cairns
QLD, 4870

Web page: www.waitawhile.com.au
Email: bookings@waitawhile.com.au

Sicklebill Safaris at Cassowary House

We offer expert guiding around the local area based at Cassowary House, our naturalists guest house set within the rainforest. We can make an itinerary to suit your wishes whether you are a specialised twitcher or the most general of naturalists. We can offer pick up from other hotels and will do full or half-day trips as required. We also offer longer trips to Cape York and Iron Range, over to the dry country around Georgetown and to most other areas of Australia. Phil is also available for private tours to most areas of Australia.
He is a well-known tour leader for some of the international birding companies, and when he is not available we have other excellent local guides to assist. We have recorded some 328 species within a 2-hour drive of Cassowary House, and would expect well over 200 in a week.
Please contact us with your requirements and we will be happy to help. Why not visit our web site for more details?
www.cassowary-house.com.au
or contact us at:
Phil and Sue Gregory
Cassowary House, PO Box 387, Kuranda, Queensland 4881

Phone Intl: 61 7 4093 7318 Within Australia: 07 4093 7318
Fax Intl: 61 7 4093 9855 Within Australia: 07 4093 9855
Eddress:sicklebill@optusnet.com.au

Twilight Safaris at the Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve

This very popular tour departs from the Mareeba Wetlands Visitor Centre each afternoon at 3.30pm. The tour includes the boat cruise, explores the Reserve with a guide by vehicle, and takes visitors to the more inaccessible parts of the Reserve. Afternoon �billy tea� in the heart of the Reserve is a highlight, as is the sunset wine and cheese platter back at the Centre! The guided tour provides visitors with a wonderful insight into the workings of the tropical savannas, with excellent birding opportunities and wildlife spotting. The Reserve has a species list of 206, and a variety of mammal and reptile species. As numbers on the tour are limited, advance bookings are essential.

Web: www.mareebawetlands.com Tel: ++7 4093 2514 Email: info@wildlifequeensland.com.au

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Boat & Pelagic Tours

Email: chrisld@austarnet.com.au

Fine Feather Tours Afternoon Daintree River Cruise

Experienced Ornithologist Del Richards leads the cruise on the Daintree for 1� hours as part of our lowland tour.
Available Sundays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. We generally have lower tides ideal for locating specific riverine species including kingfishers, flycatchers and herons. Estuarine Crocodiles also. Pick up in Port Douglas and Mossman areas.

http://www.finefeathertours.com.au
Email: info@finefeathertours.com.au
P.O. Box 853 Mossman QLD 4873 Australia
Ph/Fax:(07) 4094 1199 International: +61 7 4094 1199

Michaelmas Cay trip from Cairns

Seastar conducts reef trips to Michaelmas Cay, one of the best cays in North Queensland for Frigatebirds, Boobies, Terns and Noddies. Daily departures, and as the Cay is a Marine National Park only a small section is open to the public and birdwatchers. However, if the tide is high enough the skipper of the Seastar will find time to take birdwatchers around the Cay in a dinghy to view the birds on the other inaccessible side.

Seastar is a fast, modern, air-conditioned catamaran. This will enable our passengers to enjoy two and a half hours free time at Michaelmas Cay. We will arrive first at Michaelmas cay with time to enjoy before the crowds arrive.

Then we travel onto Hastings Reef and also have another two and a half hours free time. Our departure time will be 8.15am and we will return at 4.30pm.

The standard cruise is $155 per person with Emc/port & admin fee of $10 p/p.

The standard cruise will include:

� Five hours at the reef

� Fast, modern, air-conditioned Catamaran

� Morning/afternoon tea

� Hot & Cold Buffet Lunch with Prawns

� Reef Interpretation & guided snorkel tour

� Snorkel equipment & instruction

� Buoyancy Vest, Floatation Device, Wetsuit

� Glass Bottom Boat Tour

We are fully locally owned and family operated business.

Contact: Ph: 07 4041 6218 Fax: 07 4041 6349

International Ph: + 61 7 4041 6218 Fax: + 61 7 4041 6349
http:// www.seastarcruises.com.au
email: info@seastarcruises.com.au

Mareeba Wetlands Boat Cruise

For a truly peaceful experience it is hard to beat the boat cruise at the Mareeba Wetlands in the electrically operated Buralga. Sit back and watch the lilies float by, get up close and personal to the resident Jacanas and Pygmy-geese, and, for the lucky ones, a close up of the Freshwater Crocodiles! The cruise takes 30-40 minutes in the company of one of the Wetlands guides, and can be tailored to all ages and interests. Boat tours depart throughout the day from the timber Visitor Centre overlooking Clancy�s Lagoon, in the heart of the 5000 Reserve. The Mareeba Tropical Savannah and Wetland Reserve is located an hour from Cairns of Port Douglas, �where the outback begins�.

Web: www.mareebawetlands.com Tel: ++7 4093 2514 Email: info@wildlifequeensland.com.au

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Birdwatching Clubs and Other Interesting Sites

Birds Australia North Queensland Group (BA-NQG)
Is a regional group of the national organisation Birds Australia, formally known as the Royal Australasian Ornithologists Union (RAOU). The BA-NQG area covers Queensland north of Giru to the Torres Strait Islands and west to the border with the Northern Territory. Regional representatives are based in Townsville, Western Queensland, Cairns, Atherton Tableland, Mossman/Daintree and Cape York Peninsula.

A newsletter, Contact Call, is issued four times a year and regular field trips are organized at least once a month in the various regions. We have campouts at least twice a year where the emphasis is on fun as well as worthwhile projects which cater for all levels of expertise from beginner to professional.

If you are concerned about the future of Australia's wild birds and their habitats then you should join Birds Australia. You can participate in our activities and research projects that have a real impact on the conservation of our birds. Alternatively, you can just enjoy Australia's best bird magazine Wingspan, in the knowledge that your subscription is hard at work safeguarding our beautiful birds.
Membership details can be obtained from the secretary:

Birds Australia North Queensland Group
c/o Secretary
PO Box 37
Belgian Gardens
QLD 4810

Email: birdsaus@birdsaustralianq.org
Web page: www.birdsaustralianq.org

Birdline Central & Southern Queensland
http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Birdline=7

Birdline North Queensland
http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Birdline=5

Birds Australia Capricornia Group
We are a Regional Group of Birds Australia with a geographical area from
Bundaberg to Birdsville in the south and Gumlu to Boulia in the North. Our
operational base is Rockhampton but we travel right across our regional area
to further our knowledge of local birds. This is a huge area rich in
diversity and species.

We are dedicated to the conservation, study and enjoyment of Australian
native birds, migratory birds and their habitats. We are a non-profit
organisation and exist solely by the voluntary efforts of our members.

The members of the committee are shown on the right and you are encouraged
to contact us through our Secretary for any further information. Please
follow the links below for specific information about membership, activities
and services.
Please contact the secretary Allan Briggs for further details email:
birdscapricornia@irock.com.au

Birds Queensland
PO Box 2273 Milton, Qld 4064.

Toowoomba Bird Observers Inc.
Serves birders and visitors to the Darling Downs and south-west. The club was established in 1975 to promote the enjoyment of the region's bird and to stimulate serious ornithological research throughout the area. The city's position on the very edge of the Great Dividing Range enables Toowoomba birdwatchers to enjoy birding on both the eastern and western sides of the Great Dividing Range.

Regular club outings on the last weekend of each month take advantage of this location to access both inland and coastal species. Visitors to the area are always welcome to participate in these outings, or to contact club members for assistance at other times of the month.

The club, which is affiliated with the Bird Observers Club of Australia, publishes an interesting and informative monthly Newsletter and participates in numerous local and national projects.

Website: www.toowoombabirdobservers.org

Contacts: www.toowoombabirdobservers.org/contact.html

Tweed Bird Observers
http://www.bigvolcano.com.au/custom/birdos

Location: Tweed Valley - Byron Bay - Gold Coast region of New South Wales (NSW) and Queensland (QLD).

Introduction, Calendar of Events/Outings, Projects, Tweed Valley Bird List, Northern Rivers Bird List, and more. Printable bird lists and a page detailing local bird watching spots with likely species, available in several formats. Visitors welcome to meetings and outings, just check the site for details.

Birding Southern Queensland
http://www.aviceda.org
Tom and Marie's Birding and Wildlife Pages!
From desert to rainforest, mangroves to mulga visit our pages and see why this area has such a wide appeal to birders and naturalists from all over! From this site visit pages on regional and overseas birding, see features on rarities, bird types and even frogs.

Birds and Birding Queensland
http://www.uq.oz.au/~anpwooda/qld-birds.html
Descriptions of the country, the birds and other useful information

Bird Trails of the Crows Nest Shire
http://www.crowsnest.info/content/blogcategory/29/115/

Birds Australia Southern Queensland
http://www.basq.org.au

Cooper Creek Wilderness' guided Daintree Forest Tours
http://www.ccwild.com

Great Tropical Drive
has launched new web pages that show various experiences within North Queensland. One of these key experiences is Bird Watching and there is a dedicated page to this niche experience: http://www.greattropicaldrive.com.au/birdguide.aspx This web page is where you can download a printable version of the Great Tropical Drive Bird Guide or request a hard copy of the guide. The guide is comprehensive in identifying the birds within various areas such as highland rainforest, lowland rainforest, open woodland and wetland birds.

Birdline Queensland
http://www.eremaea.com/BirdlineRecentSightings.aspx?Culture=en-US&Birdline=5&Path=8

C4 (Community for Coastal and Cassowary Conservation Inc.)
http://www.cassowaryconservation.asn.au

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