Our activities include conservation and research-oriented projects, educational activities, and activities which provide opportunities to meet with other people interested in birds and birding and to share experiences.
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We produce a range of brochures and other information on birds in Queensland, and on all aspects of birding in Queensland.
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Bird identification can be difficult, even for experienced birders, and many discussions occur during group walks and camps on this subject.
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We produce a range of brochures and other information on birds in Queensland, and on all aspects of birding in Queensland.
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“Of those bird species known to have been present or to have visited regularly in Australia when Europeans settled in 1788, 1.9% are Extinct and a further 11.5 % are considered Threatened. Some 6.0 % are Near Threatened.”
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Organizations like Birds Queensland assist with scientific research projects by raising money each year and allocating it as grants.
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Birds Queensland is a non-profit organisation that finances its own activities. Our logo is the brightly coloured and beautiful Sunbird which is normally found only between Normanton and Bundaberg.
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Access files, videos and the hardcopy library catalogue
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Welcome to the Birds Queensland member’s area. These pages contain information that will only be available to BQ members.
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Camps

© Andrea Schafer
Please read the information on Coronavirus precautions on this page

Birds Queensland runs a number of camps during the year, mainly at rural locations requiring over-night camping, bunkhouses, caravans or like accommodation.

This is particularly necessary since they tend to be located some hours of driving distance from Brisbane and often with fairly “rustic” living conditions. If required, Camp leaders should be contacted to determine whether part of the planned activities could be attended by other members prepared to do the necessary night or early morning driving to attend.

Campouts and Day Walks are intended to be enjoyable occasions for all BQ members. Belonging to BQ is a voluntary leisure activity where participants can observe birds to whatever degree of expertise they wish, relax and interact with like-minded fellow birdwatchers. Thank you to our members for contributing positively to this ethos.

To cover the costs of running camps, and to finance the occasional gift to those who invite us to use their properties for camps, all members attending each camp are asked to donate a fee of $2 per camp. This is run on an honour system where we rely on people to place their $2 in the donation box. Thank you for supporting this scheme.

The details of some of the camps listed are yet to be confirmed, and additional camps may be added as the year progresses, so keep checking here each month. If the details of the meeting place, etc. given are insufficient, please call the Leader for more precise directions. It is important to notify the leader to confirm your attendance, prior to the camp. We encourage car-pooling wherever possible.

The camps listed below will be held under any Covid-19 restrictions that may be in force at the time and so may be subject to change. See the COVID-19 actions on our website.

Upcoming Camps

© Allison Roberts
Myall Park Botanic Garden – Easter Camp
  • 29th March 2024 — 1st April 2024
  • Myall Park Botanic Garden
© P. Storer
Pomona Caravan Park & Showgrounds
  • 25th April 2024 — 28th April 2024
  • Pomona Caravan Park & Pomona Showgrounds
© Rosemary Braithwaite
The Dunethin Rock
  • 17th May 2024 — 19th May 2024
  • The Dunethin Rock
© Graham Donaldson
Milmerran Camp
  • 28th June 2024 — 30th June 2024
  • Milmerran Caravan Park

So, why not join us?

  • Monthly newsletter
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  • Library
    Access to over 700 electronic files, videos and hardcopy books and magazines.
  • Outings and activities
    The society holds regular monthly camps and walks for members and guests, as well as monthly meetings.
Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) © Vince Bugeja