Content preview: The irresponsible behaviour of a visiting Dutch birder has
seriously compromised efforts to protect a valuable wetland and waterbird
habitat on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. An impressive list of species that
are rare in south-east Queensland for the Yandina Creek Wetlands includes
Eastern Grass Owl, Red-backed Buttonquail, Large-tailed Nightjar, Australian
Spotted Crake, Australian Painted Snipe, Broad-billed Sandpiper, Lewin's
Rail, King Quail, Black-necked Stork, Australian Little Bittern and
Black-tailed
Native-hen. The extent and richness of the wetlands was unknown until
recently,
when I stumbled upon a large area of marshland while surveying the
boundaries
of two sugar cane farms that I have permission to bird on. I submitted an
application to the Sunshine Coast Regional Council for the acquisition of
three properties covering 200 hectares under its land conservation program.
Various birding and environmental organisations supported the application
and efforts were underway the identify the owners of the properties to seek
their permission for a comprehensive survey of the area by a team of
experts.
I published some of the interesting bird records to draw attention to the
site, and several people contacted me to seek information about visiting.
I explained why there was no public access at this time. This information
was conveyed in no uncertain terms by me and other locals to a visiting
Dutch
birder, Pieter De Groot Boesma. However, Pieter decided to ignore that
advice
and enter the properties without permission. He was found by the owners and
when questioned, he told them the site was being used for birding tours.
This information was false but the owners, upset that people were trespassing
and apparently using their land for commercial purposes without permission,
have placed a ban on any birders entering the properties. Worse, the owners
have refused permission for a team of experts to survey the area, and have
indicated they are not interested in negotiating a sale to the council.
Those
interested in [...]
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