Hi Damian,
I would like to add a couple of suggestions to the list you have already
received from Carl et al. There is a new Botanic garden off Ashmore Rd
and only about 10mins from Surfers that is worth a stroll around to see
some bush birds, but be aware it is new so don't expect a forest.
Coombabah wetlands has a mangrove boardwalk where some mangrove
specialists can be found as well as waders and bush birds. There is also
a mangrove boardwalk at Burleigh near Fleay's fauna sanctuary. If you go
to Coombabah you could also visit the nearby sewerage farm which has
some good birds but you have to peek through the fence. There are some
wetlands along Neilson's Rd in Carara which have Magpie geese and
assorted other spp. Jabirus turn up in odd spots when you least expect
them. I saw some recently on the side of the highway near Nerang. If you
see a Plum-headed Finch please let me know where because I have never
seen one on the coast.
Good luck.
regards,
Barry Davies
Gondwana Guides.
Beechmont.
Damien Farine wrote:
Hey All,
I'll be in Surfers attending a conference Monday to Thursday next week. I've
trolled through the archive but there isn't much info on Gold Coast birding
spots. Would anyone be able to give some info on some locations worth visiting
within half an hour max of Surfers? I'd be interested in checking out some
waders, and maybe catching up with a Jabiru and Plum-headed Finches.
Thanks in advance!
Damien
PS: Perhaps replying to the list might be good, there's info in the archive on
Lamington/Binna Burra, but not much on the coast itself.
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