| Sat 30 |  | Eungella Honeyeater; Greater Sooty Owl; Orange-footed Scrubfowl; Buff-breasted Paradise-KingfisherEungella National Park |
| These birds, plus Red-chested Buttonquail, were the highlights of a month long research trip to Eungella National Park. Some of these birds (O-F SF, B-B P-K) were seen in the Pelion State Forest immediately adjacent to Eungella NP.
More details in List 208982. Further information |
| Elliot Leach 5/12 #209004 |
| Fri 29 | | Pale-vented Bush-henTin Can Bay |
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| 2 birds seen well behind caravan park, another 2 birds heard Further information |
| Greg Roberts 29/11 #208323 |
| Thu 28 | | Ground ParrotGreat Sandy National Park, Cooloola Section |
| 5 bird flushed from 400-m stretch of road Further information |
| Greg Roberts 29/11 #208327 |
| | Black BitternTin Can Bay |
| 1 bird in mangroves Further information |
| Greg Roberts 29/11 #208326 |
| | Shining FlycatcherTin Can Bay |
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| 7 birds - 2 pairs, 3 single males Further information |
| Greg Roberts 29/11 #208325 |
| Wed 27 | | Fairy GerygonePoint Cartwright, Mooloolaba |
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| 3 birds observed in littoral rainforest on north side of headland, downslope of main track to Lighthouse. |
| Allan Richardson 28/11 #208128 |
| | Lewin's RailGold Creek Reservoir |
| Fine morning. We spent the time around the two creek crossings as we were looking for the Lewins Rail.
Lewin's Rail (1) Near metal stairs where previously reported as being seen Full list |
| Rae Clark, Judy Leitch, Jim Sneddon 27/11 #208067 |
| | Emerald DoveWalkabout Creek The Gap |
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| 6am about 100m in from the start of the track Further information |
| Lloyd Bullock 27/11 #208066 |
| | Great Crested GrebeWalkabout Creek The Gap |
| Spotted not far from entry track very elusive across far side of the waterway. Further information |
| Lloyd Bullock 27/11 #208065 |
| Mon 25 | | Pale-vented Bush-henNorth Arm, Sunshine Coast |
| Pair showing well. Lewin's Rail at same site Further information |
| Greg Roberts 25/11 #207888 |
| | Grey GoshawkCooroy |
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| A pair with well-developed fledgling on a nest. Also about in the area are Barred Cuckoo-shrike, plenty of Rose-crowned Fruit-Doves and White-eared Monarchs. Further information |
| Greg Roberts 25/11 #207887 |
| Sun 24 | | Magpie Goose, Cotton Pygmy-GooseDan Stiller Reserve 1' Cell |
| Entered through the gate at the end of Logistics Place. Very humid.
Magpie Goose (3),
Cotton Pygmy-Goose (3) 2 adults, one juvenile.
Both species in the small lake near Logistics Place. Photos available. Full list |
| Tim and Marg Roberts 25/11 #207707 |
| | Bush-henGold Creek Reservoir |
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| Two seen a number of times along with two Lewin's Rails in
the creek to the left of the second gate. |
| Peter Boyd 25/11 #207837 |
| Fri 22 | | Lewin's Rail, Pale-vented Bush-henGold Creek Reservoir |
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| At least one Lewin's Rail heard and seen in creek zone in general area below dam where reported on 17th (Rod Gardner); four types of call given. One or two bush-hens immediately called (loud braying) from drier dense cover in response to one set of calls by a Lewin's Rail. |
| Roger Jaensch 22/11 #207258 |
| Thu 21 | | Square-tailed KitePostmans Track Section, Lake Samsonvale |
| Bird viewed from Samsonvale Cemetery and nearby, several times during 8 am to 10 am, flying low over treetops about 1 km to the NNE, in one area of eucalypt forest, probably east of Postmans Track. |
| Roger Jaensch 22/11 #207257 |
| | Superb Fruit-DoveGwingana Ct, Beechmont |
| One female was seen and photographed feeding on an unidentified plant in our garden which is close to Lamington NP. This is the first time I have seen a Superb Fruit-Dove in this area in the 30 years I have been living and working here. |
| Barry Davies 21/11 #207189 |
| Wed 20 | | Barred Cuckoo-Shrike, Rose-crowned Fruit-Dove and White-eared MonarchGwingana Ct, Beechmont |
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| Barry Davies 20/11 #206786 |
| Tue 19 | | Pectoral SandpiperNathan Road Wetlands Reserve, Kippa Ring |
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| Pectoral Sandpiper (1)
Recent rains have refilled the swamp and the waders are slowly starting to return. Full list |
| Steve Murray 19/11 #206539 |
| Mon 18 | | Freckled DuckCove Road Stanmore |
| Freckled Duck (4) Full list |
| Sarah Beavis 18/11 #206460 |
| | Russet-tailed ThrushMapleton Falls N. P. |
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| Seen foraging behind giant fig at the start of Wompoo Circuit |
| Paul Jensen 19/11 #206536 |
| | Wandering Tattler, SanderlingLady Elliot Island |
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| 9 Wandering Tattlers including 1 in breeding plumage alongside 22 Grey-tailed Tattlers, 1 Sanderling Further information |
| Greg Roberts 19/11 #206513 |
| | Red-tailed Tropicbird, Great Frigatebird, Short-tailed ShearwaterLady Elliot Island |
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| 2 pairs of nesting Red-tailed Tropicbirds, 80+ Great Frigatebirds, several wrecked Short-tailed Shearwaters Further information |
| Greg Roberts 19/11 #206512 |
| | Lewin's Rail, Noisy PittaBli Bli Wetlands |
| Single Lewin's Rail flushed from under boardwalk, good view obtained, no vocalization. Noisy Pitta heard, not seen |
| Russ Lamb 18/11 #206356 |
| Sun 17 | | Spotless CrakeMinnippi Parklands, Tingalpa |
| Spotless Crake (1) Right-hand site of viewing platform, foraging along the shore line, did not seen concerned with lots of people around.11:07 . Full list |
| Jo Culican 17/11 #206142 |
| | Magpie Goose, Red-necked Avocet, White-throated NeedletailLindum West Wetlands |
| New site for us.Birding with 11 year old son Matthew Culican. Stopped on the way to sandy camp road wetlands reserve, well worth the visit at low tide. Highlights were large flock of Magpie geese(100+) Red-necked Avocets(2) and White-throated needletail(6) also 7 glossy ibis and dozens of read-kneed dotterels. Full list |
| Jo Culican 17/11 #206100 |
| | Barred Cuckooshrike, White-eared MonarchGold Creek Reservoir |
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| Walked from the carpark then along the track around the dam. Good birding behind the dam. Very distinctive platelets seen behind the dam.
Barred Cuckooshrike (1) One seen calling in trees near the first creek crossing with the locked gate close to the toilet blocks. Others possibly heard.
White-eared Monarch (2) One seen well along the track behind the dam in flowering trees. Then flew away but was not relocated. Also another individual heard calling constantly intermittently. Full list |
| Benjamin Harms 17/11 #206087 |
| | Lesser Crested TernLady Elliot Island |
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| A scarce visitor to Lady Elliot. 1 among tens of thousands of Black Noddy, Common Noddy, Crested Tern, Roseate Tern, Black-naped Tern Further information |
| Greg Roberts 18/11 #206243 |
| | Lewin's Rail, Barred CuckooshrikeGold Creek Reservoir |
| Lewin's Rail (1) At creek crossing below the reservoir
Barred Cuckooshrike (1) Near creek crossing below the reservoir Full list |
| Rod Gardner 17/11 #206089 |
| Fri 15 | | Barn OwlLilly St, Greenslopes |
| The second time in a month I have heard the distinctive screech of a Barn Owl in the area. I suppose it is not unexpected for suburbia, but it seems this species is under-reported and/or unnoticed. |
| Russell Yong 16/11 #206036 |
| | White-throated NeedletailStanmere St Carindale |
| 30+ seen at about 7:10 am. (Moderator's note: This is the last sighting of White-throated Needletails that will be published for this season on Birdline unless exceptional numbers are seen. 100+ were seen at Jacob's Well this morning flying before a storm front. Please use lists to record all your sightings and ALL WTNT reports should be sent to Professor Mike Tarburton by emailing: tarburton.m@optusnet.com.au ) |
| Sheryl Keates 16/11 #205938 |
| Thu 14 | | Cotton Pygmy-Goose, Baillon's CrakeDowse Lagoon, Sandgate |
| Pair of resident Cotton Pygmy-Goose still present (SE corner of lagoon) and single Baillon's Crake (SW corner) Full list |
| Chris Attewell 14/11 #205761 |
| | Brolga, Australian Bustard, Grey GrasswrenBulloo river floodplain N of Adelaide gate |
| 4 Brolgas and 5 Australian Bustards out on the plains, and at least 5 Grey Grasswrens in the lignum Further information |
| Peter Waanders 20/11 #206782 |
| | White-bellied Sea-EagleNudgee Beach Reserve |
| Observing sandbar in front of hide on rising tide. Waders use sandbar as temporary roost up to c 2.5 hrs before high tide when it is flooded.
White-bellied Sea-Eagle (1) Adult flew out into bay, harrassed and eventually plucked unidentified all dark shearwater from water. (Moderator's note: This report is published under the interesting behaviour category). Full list |
| Chris Attewell 15/11 #205870 |
| | Freckled DuckMoggill Wetlands |
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| Sitting at the edge of the water grasses, easily viewed from side road.
Now the water has receded you can carefully walk out toward the grasses to get a better look. Further information |
| Lloyd Bullock 14/11 #205746 |
| | Southern Boobook OwlAnstead Bush Reserve |
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| Not far up the track from the carpark; it sat for about half an hour before being hassled on by Spangled Drongos and Cockatoos. Further information |
| Lloyd Bullock 14/11 #205742 |
| | White-throated NeedletailAlexandra Hills |
| Lone bird flying over the junction between Finucane Rd and Vienna Rd, seen at 7am. |
| Russell Yong 14/11 #205701 |
| Wed 13 | | Bush Stone-curlew (Bush Thick-knee)Translational Research Institute, Dutton Park Train Station, Woolloongabba |
| Update from #201116/#202357/#204374: Both adult Bush Stone-curlews with both chicks (now likely five weeks post-hatching and approaching their parents in size). Also an Australian Brush-turkey in the atrium of the research institute - another species frequently but not daily encountered there. |
| Nikolas Haass 13/11 #205650 |
| | Pacific Black Duck - Mallard HybridKumbartcho Sanctuary, Eatons Hill |
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| This duck was sighted in the lagoon by the Kumbartcho birders on our regular monthly outing and our general opinion is that it resembles a Pacific Black Duck - Mallard Hybrid which has not been previously sighted at this location. |
| Vince Bugeja 13/11 #205647 |
| Tue 12 | | Little LorikeetNerang Bicentennial Community Centre |
| At least two Little Lorikeet in the tops of tall Eucalypts adjacent to the community centre |
| Todd Burrows 12/11 #205458 |
| Mon 11 | | Black-backed BitternSandy Camp Road Wetlands Reserve |
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| Black-backed Bittern (1) Adult bird flushed from first track parallel to main road. Other good birds included Baillon's Crake (2), Spotless Crake (2), White Winged Triller (3) and Nankeen Night Heron. Full list |
| Steve Murray 11/11 #205261 |
| | Short-tailed ShearwaterPalm Beach, Gold Coast |
| 1 |
| Jed Knight 12/11 #205425 |
| | Collared SparrowhawkGrant St, Cleveland |
| One male at the Grant St Business Centre, harassed by Grey Butcherbirds and Magpie-larks, flew into small trees before being chased on. Seen at about 4:10pm. |
| Russell Yong 11/11 #205366 |
| Sun 10 | | Black-breasted Buzzard215 Savages Road, Upper Brookfield |
| Private property. Mainly steep, hilly forest country, some areas with heavy undergrowth of lantana and one or two small open grassed areas. Land for Wildlife/BCC quarterly survey property. Three surveyors, fine clear morning.
Black-breasted Buzzard (1) Sailed briefly but directly above a small cleared area near house. Showing clearly a black face, chest and belly right through to the vent area. Large white areas at the bases of the outer black primaries which were well spread. Square tail with no barring. Wings appeared to be slightly upturned but difficult to see from directly below aspect. Have seen this species numerous times in western Qld. Full list |
| Ross Smith 12/11 #205441 |
| | Freckled Duck, Red-necked Avocet, Marsh SandpiperJaenkes Lagoon |
| Freckled Duck (7) roosting on southern shoreline (by road) with grey teal.
Red-necked Avocet (1) and Marsh Sandpiper (1) feeding amongst ducks on shoreline of southern side. Full list |
| Michael Wood 13/11 #205336 |
| | Black FalconBerrinba Wetlands |
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| Black Falcon flew over wetlands at about 1020. |
| Sandra Gallienne 11/11 #205304 |
| | Ibis - melanistic Australian white ibis ?Toorbul Artificial Roost |
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| 200 m north of roost. Any other suggestions of identity welcome - hybrid white/straw necked ibis?, oil stained? |
| Paul Marty 11/11 #205230 |
| | Black-breasted Button-quailInskip Point |
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| Kim Cumes 10/11 #205137 |
| Sat 9 | | Marbled (Plumed) FrogmouthD'Aguilar National Park (Mount Glorious) |
| Heard at least two but likely three Marbled (Plumed) Frogmouths. 4+ Southern Boobooks. No Tytos. Mammals: Red-necked Pademelon (2), Short-eared Brushtail Possum (1), Common Ringtail Possum (2) and - interestingly - a smallish mouse which wasn't a House Mouse. We saw it either twice or there were two individuals. Small with large head, large eyes, tail longer than body. We have photos and will try to ID. Reptiles: Major Skink Egernia frerei. Frogs: Red-eyed Treefrog Litoria chloris, Pearson’s Treefrog L. pearsoniana, Peron’s Treefrog L. peronii and some kind of Froglet Crinia. |
| Nikolas Haass & Raja Stephenson 10/11 #205187 |
| | Ground ParrotCooloola Way |
| Three Ground Parrot flushed in Heath on right of track down to the pump house. Also Black-breasted Button Quail at Inskip Point. |
| Geoff Walker, Kay Parkin, four birders from Harvey Bay/Bundaberg region 10/11 #205177 |
| | Freckled DuckLake Apex, Gatton |
| 4 Freckled Ducks. |
| Tom Tarrant, Gopi Singaravel, Raja Stephenson & Nikolas Haass 10/11 #205166 |
| | Cotton Pygmy GooseAtkinson's Dam |
| 2 pairs of Cotton Pygmy Geese. |
| Tom Tarrant, Gopi Singaravel, Raja Stephenson & Nikolas Haass 10/11 #205165 |
| | Black FalconLake Clarendon, Lockyer Valley |
| One Black Falcon family: Old very grey male, female moulting primaries and rectrices, and two fully fledged juveniles. Other falcon species in the valley: Brown Falcon, Australian Hobby & Nankeen Kestrel (one of which tried to catch a Brown Quail but was not successful). |
| Tom Tarrant, Gopi Singaravel, Raja Stephenson & Nikolas Haass 10/11 #205162 |
| | Pale-yellow RobinBymien Park Rainbow Beach |
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| Kim Cumes 10/11 #205140 |
| Fri 8 | | Square-tailed Kite(s)Mt Glorious and Samford |
| Great views of a Square-tailed Kite just before Maiala Picnic Ground at Mt Glorious on 8 November. Flying quite low over open land before flying across road into forest. A new species for this site for us. Then this morning just opposite site for Samford Markets saw a Square-tailed Kite being mobbed by Torresian Crows and an Australian Magpie. Could be same bird as not far between sites as the 'Crow (or Kite) flies. |
| Gavin O'Meara and Judith Hoyle 9/11 #204812 |
| | Glossy Black-CockatooCainbable, Lamington NP Rd |
| A pair of Glossies feeding beside the road about 2km below Cainbable on the way up to O'Reilly's. |
| Nick Leseberg 9/11 #204811 |
| | Sooty Owl, Marbled FrogmouthDuck Creek Rd, Lamington NP |
| A Sooty Owl seen briefly at the junction of Duck Creek Rd and the main road to O'Reilly's. Marbled Frogmouths calling a little further down the main road. |
| Nick Leseberg 9/11 #204809 |
| | Square-tailed KiteMoggill Rd, Bellbowrie |
| A pair of Square-tailed Kites are about to fledge one young from their nest on private property near Bellbowrie, and can be seen quite regularly along Moggill Rd. |
| Nick Leseberg 9/11 #204808 |
| | Sharp-tailed SandpiperCoombabah Lake, Gold Coast |
| A large flock of 315 birds, feeding on the mudflats |
| Terry Dillon 9/11 #204796 |
| Thu 7 | | White-throated NeedletailBoondall Wetlands Reserve |
| White-throated Needletail (40) c40 white-throated needletail over saltmarsh Full list |
| Chris Attewell 14/11 #205760 |
| | Australian Painted SnipeMount Lindsay Highway, Tamrook Farm Dam behind Tamrookam Primary School |
| Swamp is drying and vegetation is taller than earlier sightings; birds can easily hide. I scanned just before sunset and saw 5 APS cross a gap in the cover, 1 female, 3 males, 1 undetermined. They were under the powerline that crosses the swamp on the north side of the school grounds. |
| Rob Elvish 8/11 #204633 |