Gary et al,
I'd suggest if you want to do birding in Brisbane you would do much
better to look in the suburban areas. I live near Kenmore, in an area
easily accessible by bus, and have seen 103 different species in the
last year for a 1 to 2 km area. There are many other places with
similar diversity as well, within easy reach of public transport (if
you need advice, I can point you to a few).
Regards,
Chris Sanderson, Brisbane
On Friday, July 30, 2004, at 11:38 AM, Gary Blond wrote:
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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... or a trip to Slaughter Falls or other parts of Mt Coot-ha, also
accessible by public transport, and close to the city.