| Wed 5 | | Masked OwlNear intersection of Mt Samson Rd and Old Mt Samson Rd |
| Was driving to work this (before dawn) and passed a 'tyto' owl
on a roadside guide-post, hurriedly turned around and got a brief look
at the bird before it flew off. It seemed rather-large for a Barn Owl,
the upperparts seemed rather dark in the headlights and I'm sure that
the underparts were not white but a light-brownish. I also noted that
it's legs seemed stout and not 'splindly' as a Barn Owl which are fairly common in the area. Grass Owls can also be seen
reasonably close to this site but I feel fairly confident that it
wasn't this species.
( coords -27.308955,152.843416) |
| Tom Tarrant 6/3 #216541 |
| | Collared SparrowhawkHampton Road. Esk. Qld. |
| Male adult Collared Sparrowhawk. Repeat sightings 6am-9am till chased away by Magpies , Butcherbirds , and a Willie Wagtail. |
| Anthony Barnard 5/3 #216522 |
| | Little EagleHope Island |
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| Pale morph Little Eagle seen this afternoon above Santa Barbara Rd adjacent to the shopping centre. Relentlessly pursued by Torresian Crows and Australian Magpies. The Eagle was driven off to the North. |
| Todd Burrows 5/3 #216518 |
| Tue 4 | | Crested Shrike-titDurikai State Forest |
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| A pair of Crested Shrike-tit posed beautifully near our campsite at the three way junction about 2 km south of the old wooden gates on the Cunningham Highway. In low shrubs stayed put for about 5 minutes allowing exceptional views. Interesting that this species occurs here. Was quite a bonus. |
| Peter Valentine 5/3 #216525 |
| Mon 3 | | Plum-headed FinchTi Tree Bioenrgy Facility, Willowbank |
| A flock of around 20 Plum-headed Finches were seen in the rank grass and dead trees at the end of the dam yesterday. No sign of the previously reported Black Falcons, and the Black Kites which were present here last year have moved on. |
| Elliot Leach 4/3 #216492 |
| Sun 2 | | Australian Little BitternParklake Wetlands, Bli Bli |
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| Pair of Bitterns showing well |
| Ross Monks 2/3 #216458 |
| | Australian Little BitternParklakes Bli Bli |
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| Male and female seen well this morning at various spots from 05:30 to 09:00 Further information |
| James Lagden, Ross Monks 2/3 #216457 |
| | Plum-headed FinchPrior's Pocket, Moggill |
| Four birds along the river about 200 metres to the south of the end of the road. At least on adult male and one adult female.
Hoary-headed Grebe still on the farm dam. |
| Rod Gardner 2/3 #216453 |
| Sat 1 | | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
| The Franklin's Gull was on the bank opposite the boat ramp Saturday, 1st March, when we first arrived (12pm) and still there when we had to leave (3pm). It spent most of the time preening, took two very short flights and a bath in the lake. Appeared healthy. It was mostly in loose company of 6 Silver Gulls and 10 Caspian Terns. |
| Nikolas Haass & Raja Stephenson 3/3 #216487 |
| | Black-breasted Button-quailInskip Point |
| 2 females seen on forest path to the point at 6.30 am. Also 1 Beach Stone-curlew roosting high on the beach on the Fraser side of the point at high tide. |
| Anne Burgess 2/3 #216451 |
|  | Lewin's RailAshridge Rd, Darra to Edenbrooke Dr, 17 Mile Rocks |
| Nine Lewin's Rails, representing 4 or 5 pairs, detected (1 seen in flight) along 1.0 km of weedy creek with near-continuous dense cover, mid-morning. Birds were mostly at same sites as where the rails were found in early December. Some loss of habitat due to control works on woody weeds and creepers. |
| Roger Jaensch 2/3 #216448 |
| | Peregrine FalconParadise Point |
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| Frantic Noisy Miner alarm calls alerted me to a Peregrine Falcon fly over this afternoon. The bird circled a few times before moving south. |
| Todd Burrows 1/3 #216445 |
| Wed 26 | | Eastern WhipbirdMyuna Park, Balmoral, Brisbane |
| Sole whipbird has been present in the native bushland (Myuna park) for the past week. Last sighting of a whipbird in the park was approx 6 - 8 years ago. |
| Ross Stephens 27/2 #216421 |
| | Square-tailed KiteMt Cootha |
| A single adult bird seen cruising just above the tree tops, about 5:00 pm, near the kiosk/lookout. |
| Andrew Eacott 27/2 #216410 |
| Tue 25 | | Nankeen Night-heronSt Lucia (including The University of Queensland) |
| One bird hunting on the culvert of the lake closest to the uni bus stop, seen at about 7:30pm. Also seen about the same time on the night of the 24th. This is the exact spot where I reported one late last year and it appears this may be the same bird which, while not resident, now uses UQ as a regular hunting spot. Bear in mind others have been reported recently from nearby West End/Dutton Park. |
| Russell Yong 26/2 #216404 |
| Sun 23 | | Yellow Chat12 Mile Creek, Marmor |
| Single male Yellow Chat observed about 300 metres north easterly direction from parking area at Yellow Chat site on 12 mile flying along creek-line then diving into grass area on observing me. This was my 5th visit to 12 Mile and /or the Pt Alma Salt-works so persistence has finally paid off. |
| Rob Burgoyne 25/2 #216400 |
| | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
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| The gull spent most of today resting on the far shore opposite the van park boat ramp, apart from flying past the ramp at 10 am. At 4.30 pm it bathed and preened below the lookout at the dam wall [at the end of the road]. Between 5 and 6 it joined the gulls and pelicans for scraps at the fish cleaning table by the van park ramp. |
| Rob Elvish 25/2 #216380 |
| | Oriental CuckooAnstead Bushland Reserve |
| First sighting in about three weeks. Seen in the north-west section of the reserve. |
| Rod Gardner 23/2 #216333 |
| Sat 22 | | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
| The Franklin's Gull seen with scope today preening and resting on far bank opposite boat ramp early afternoon. Later in the evening (almost dark) found again nearer the dam wall . Much closer views. |
| Kathy Wilk and June Harris 22/2 #216326 |
| | Buller's Shearwater, Black NoddyPoint Lookout, North Stradbroke Island |
| Highlight of a 5 hour seawatch were at least 1 close in Buller's Shearwater. Also 4 Black Noddys among 100's of Common Noddys, 5 Pom Skuas, 5 Hutton's Shearwaters, a few Short-tailed and loads of Wedge-tailed Shearwaters. A good passage of Terns too with a constant stream of Little and Common Terns during the morning. |
| Stuart Pickering and Colin Reid 22/2 #216323 |
| | Little Grassbird, Plum-headed FinchPostmans Track Section, Lake Samsonvale |
| A single Little Grassbird seen close to the lake. About 6 Plum-heads flew over on the grassy flats. |
| Nick Leseberg 22/2 #216318 |
| Fri 21 | | Asian DowitcherPort of Brisbane Wader Roost - Fishermans Island |
| Seen on a Wader ID Day offered by QWSG. Two Asian Dowitchers were seen in groups of Bar-tailed Godwits. |
| Rae Clark 22/2 #216320 |
| | Wedge-tailed EagleLatrobe Tce, Paddington |
| Seen soaring over water tower near intersection with Macgregor Tce at 3.40pm. Same bird reported from Bowman Pde, Bardon on the 9th? |
| Andrew Stafford 22/2 #216315 |
| Tue 18 | | Franklins Gull & White browed babblerLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
| Franklin gull resting near dam wall at 1pm. Good pics obtained. Will submit when i get home. Also white-browed babbler seen at very close range (2m) in trees in caravan park near water. |
| Mike Bysouth 18/2 #216266 |
| Sat 15 | | Plum-headed Finch, Pale-vented Bush-henColleges Crossing |
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| Pairs and small parties of Plum-headed Finches feeding on grass seeds on tall and short tussocks beside the broad river pool. Bush-hens calling along channel/bank on Mt Crosby side of river. |
| Roger Jaensch 2/3 #216456 |
| | BudgerigarManly Boat Harbour |
| 2 green Budgerigars seen leaving the area and heading south. While most likely escapes, woudl appreciate any other reports from the area, 2 birds together might suggest more than a regular escapee..... |
| Rob Dougherty & Colin Reid 19/2 #216282 |
| | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
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| Single bird seen on the bank between the dam wall and the second boat ramp. Resting amongst EurSian Coots and Little Pied Cormorants.
iPhone photo from back of camera. Further information |
| James Lagden, Ross Monks and Bob from Victoria. 15/2 #216191 |
| | Australian Little Bittern Parklake Wetlands, Bli Bli |
| Male seen well at the west end of the second lake at approx 8.30am. It was standing motionless in the right hand corner of the lake with head obscured then walked in full view across the western edge of the lake. |
| Robyn Duff 15/2 #216188 |
| | Asian DowitcherManly Boat Harbour |
| One bird among a group of Bar-tailed Godwits, plus the usual selection of expected waders at high tide. |
| Nick Leseberg 15/2 #216185 |
| Fri 14 | | Australian Little BitternPark Lakes, Bli Bli |
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| Arrived just before 6am, male seen across 2nd lake (1st lake has jetty) feeding along shoreline at north western end about 20m from large reed-bed to western end of lake. Male flew to large reed-bed where both male and female seen behind reeds initially. After 10 mins male presented in the open as indicated in photo at about 18m distance from northern bank where it stayed for about 10 mins. Birds gone into reeds by 6.45am and not seen again (obs made at intervals till 8am). |
| Rob Burgoyne 14/2 #216174 |
| Thu 13 | | White-winged TrillerHornsby Road, Bribie Island, northern end |
| Female White-winged Triller seen feeding fledged juv. over a period of 10 minutes , at close distance of 5 metres. Juv. making constant begging call, female constantly locating prey (insects from trees and shrubs) and feeding juv. Unusual sighting for SEQ coast. Field guide used to make certain ID, differentiated from Varied Triller by buff wings, plain unstriped breast & belly, and lack of cinnamon vent. |
| Russ Lamb 15/2 #216192 |
| Wed 12 | | Plumed Whistling-DuckEast Brisbane |
| Plumed Whistling-Ducks flying overhead at night (only flight calls heard) |
| Nikolas Haass & Raja Stephenson 22/2 #216327 |
| Tue 11 | | Nankeen Night-Heron (Rufous Night-Heron) Mowbray Park, East Brisbane |
| 1 ad. & 1 juv. at the CityCat jetty at 10pm. |
| Raja Stephenson 11/2 #216135 |
| | Glossy Black-CockatooGreenmount Court, Mount Samson |
| Male and female seen feeding on a Casuarina at 12:30. |
| Julie Sarna 11/2 #216133 |
| Mon 10 | | Turquoise Parrot, Diamond Firetail, Brown TreecreeperHickling Lane, near Girraween NP |
| Four Turquoise Parrots seen well. Possibly a family group, with an adult male and female and two juveniles. Three Diamond Firetails and a Brown Treecreeper seen at the same spot, at about 7 in the morning. |
| Elliot Leach 11/2 #216129 |
| | Fork-tailed Swift (Pacific Swift)East Brisbane |
| 4 Fork-tailed Swifts flying straight south (8 am). |
| Nikolas Haass 11/2 #216128 |
| Sun 9 | | Wedge tail eagleBardon |
| Soaring over Bowman Park harassed by crows |
| Garry and Lyn Robinson 9/2 #216097 |
| | Red-chested Button-Quail (female)Hornsby Rd, Banksia Beach end, Bribie Island |
| Only the one bird, it was walking along beside the bitumen road edge, casually feeding, before crossing the road. It flew when about halfway across. We had it in our binocular view, about 8-10 metres away, for well over a minute and had ex. views - orange/red breast obvious. This was a first for our Bribie list. |
| Brian & Meg Johnson 9/2 #216096 |
| | Oriental CuckooSandy Camp Road Wetlands |
| 1 bird (grey) this morning. |
| Rob Morris 9/2 #216084 |
| Sat 8 | | Little BitternParklake Wetlands, Bli Bli |
| 6.30am seen well at 2nd pond. Emerged from cover and sat in a motionless bird watch stance. |
| Janine de La Begassiere and Kim Challender 9/2 #216071 |
| | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
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| The Franklin's Gull circled the Caravan Park Boat Ramp this morning at 0730 and landed briefly before being chased off by a Silver Gull. It was also harassed by a Caspian Tern while resting on the far shore. Interesting to watch it feeding amongst a mixed flock of Silver Gull, Great and Little Black Cormorant. Further information |
| Todd Burrows 8/2 #216058 |
| | Eastern Grass Owl, Yellow-billed Spoonbill, Plum-headed FinchesPostmans Track Section, Lake Samsonvale |
| Flushed from grass at end of Postmans Track, Eastern Grass Owl Adult and 40 Plum-headed Finches. Two Yellow-billed Spoonbills in swamp off this track. |
| Dezmond Wells 8/2 #216051 |
| | Black BitternSandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve |
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| The Bittern was seen well this morning when it flushed from the back pool as I walked the path around 9am. |
| Marie Tarrant 8/2 #216050 |
| Fri 7 | | Black-necked StorkLake Kurwongbah |
| Feeding around dam edge near bridge on Scouts Road. Immature |
| Dezmond Wells 8/2 #216052 |
| | Pale-vented Bush-hen, Baillon's Crake, Little GrassbirdCooroy Waste Water Treatment Plant |
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| a bush-hen seen, two others heard. 3 Baillon's Crake Further information |
| Greg Roberts 8/2 #216045 |
| | Shining FlycatcherMaroochy Wetland Sanctuary, Bli Bli |
| 1 male in mangroves Further information |
| Greg Roberts 8/2 #216046 |
| | Bar-breasted HoneyeaterGracemere |
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| Two birds nesting in low branch overhanging creek. Searched for this species high and low and finally found it in the caravan park in which we are staying. |
| Jean & Paul Newman 8/2 #216042 |
| Thu 6 | | Pacific BazaAlbany Creek State High School |
| Two adults and three offspring calling and flying amongst trees on the school property. |
| Dezmond Wells 8/2 #216053 |
| | Franklin's GullLake Barambah (Bjelke-Petersen Dam) |
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| At boatramp below camping area. I saw it for ten minutes on my second attempt. Also saw a Great Crested Grebe at the day area |
| Paul Jensen 7/2 #216034 |
| | Purple SwamphenNorth Lakes Shopping Centre |
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| Purple Swamp-hens feeding on grass opposite car park and this unusual individual appeared with pied features. |
| Dezmond Wells 6/2 #216031 |
| | Cotton Pygmy-goose, Little TernEwen Maddock Dam, Kowald Road |
| Two pairs of Cotton Pygmy-goose close to shore. Three Little Terns flying and feeding over water. |
| Russ Lamb 6/2 #216021 |