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In the last two weeks I visited the South Bank
Parklands on the Brisbane River-the original site of the 1988 Expo in Brisbane
City.
I was very disappointed in the lack of native
trees and shrubs which has resulted in the almost total absence of birds (
barring the obligatory straw-necked ibises, pacific black ducks and seagulls
).Far too much concrete!
On the other hand, the Roma Street Parklands ( the
site of the ugly old railway yards at Roms Street Station ) are
wonderful!
A lot of native trees and shrubs ( could be more
though! ) is attracting native birds.Sighted rainbow lorikeets, brown
honey-eaters and of course the obligatory noisy miners! To anyone visiting
Brisbane in the future, make sure you devote a few hours to the Roma Street
Parklands. It's the next stop from Central Station-that's how close it
is.
Cheers
Gary Blond
Joyner
SE Qld.
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