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Moreton Bay Region’s

very own twitching

guide takes flight

South-East Queensland is one of Australia’s biodiversity hotspots.
Over 360 bird species (more than 40 percent of Australia’s species)
have been recorded in the Moreton Bay Region. Our diverse habitats,
including beaches, wetlands, grasslands, woodland, heathland,
rainforest, large freshwater lakes and subtropical location create

ample birdwatching opportunities.

Dust off your binoculars, pack your camera and put on your “With details on the best places to see birds, the local facilities
walking shoes — we’ve got your go-to guide for the best and species you’re most likely to see, the brochure will be equally
birdwatching sites in Moreton Bay Region. valuable to locals, South East Queenslander or visitors from
within Australia or overseas to explore Moreton Bay Region.”
Thanks to a partnership with Birds Queensland and Birdlife
Southern Queensland, Council is proud to launch the inaugural Councillor Darren Grimwade (Division 11) contributed funding
Birds Places of the Moreton Bay Region brochure. for the printing of the brochure and said the guide fills a gap in
local tourism resources.
Mayor Peter Flannery said it was a handy back-pocket guide to
local birding revealing all the best kept local secrets. “Moreton Bay Region supports a billion dollar tourism industry
with drive tourism a significant contributor,” he said.
“Across our islands and coastlines, grasslands and hinterlands,
rainforests and more, you can spot more than 360 bird species “This new brochure gives birdwatchers and nature-lovers a new
across our region,” he said. reason to visit our region and support our local economy during
their stay.
“That’s around 42% of Australia’s bird species recorded in
Moreton Bay Region alone! “I hope this investment inspires locals and visitors to get off
the beaten track and rediscover the diversity and beauty of our
“With so much to see, this brochure features 34 birding sites with region.”
details on the local facilities, parking, accessibility, trails, biking,
barbeques, GPS coordinates and the species you’re likely to spot
so you can plan your adventure.

“We thank Birds Queensland and Birdlife Southern Queensland
for collaborating with us on this project to help make it easier
than ever for passionate birders to explore our beautiful region.”

President of Birds Queensland Dr Stephen Prowse said Moreton
Bay Region has a number of excellent birdwatching sites
covering a range of habitats.

“Between the rainforests, woodlands, large freshwater lakes,
beaches and mangroves, there’s plenty of species to spot in
Moreton Bay Region,” he said.