A Bird Watching Weekend in the Mountains.

Come on a residential weekend of discovery, observation and interpretation of some of Australia!s most beautiful birds with renowned naturalist Barry Davies*.

Set high in the Scenic Rim, Wild Mountains contains open eucalypt and sub-tropical rainforests, with each habitat perfect for watching its own suite of specialist birds.

November is a great time with all resident and migratory species present and birds either nesting or with fledged young. It should be possible to see over a hundred species including
Albert!s Lyrebirds, Noisy Pittas, Paradise Riflebird, Green Catbirds and Wompoo Pigeons.

A presentation on Friday night will kick off the weekend. Bird watching will be spent between the different forest types working in large and small groups. Saturday evening we will compare lists and give presentations before a spotlighting session. Sunday morning will see more fieldwork, a final list and discussion before departing after lunch.

WHERE Wild Mountains is 40 minutes from Boonah or Beaudesert and a further hour from Brisbane or the Gold Coast. It is one hour from Kyogle via the Lions Rd. Directions will be sent on registration.

WHEN Arrive at 6.30pm Friday 7 Nov, depart 3pm Sunday 9 Nov

ACCOMMODATION is in dormitory camping cabins, with sleeping mats, or BYO tent. New showers and toilets, great vegetarian food. You bring sleeping gear, layers for warmth rain jacket, slip-on footwear for indoors.

HOW MUCH $250 for all meals, camping accommodation and materials ($225 concession)

REGISTER Contact Joan McVilly on 07 5544 1377 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

* Barry Davies is a Naturalist specialising in bird watching and other wildlife tours. He was a guide at Binna Burra Lodge for many years and now operates his own tour business, Gondwana Guides. He has lived in the rainforest on the edge of Lamington National Park for 25 years. In 2005 he was Ecotourism Australia’s EcoGuide of the Year.

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