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Birdlife

With over 350 species of birds to be found here, the greater Moreton Bay region attracts avid birdwatchers from all over the world. There is a huge diversity in species, which also varies according to the season, with many migratory species coming to the area to breed, or on the way to their eventual breeding locations.

Go to the Wynnum North bird hide to view native birds feeding and resting in the wetlands. For children, the nearby Wynnum Mangrove Broadwalk has a storybook trail to follow which teaches the importance of the mangrove environment and their purpose in the area.

The Egret Colony Wetlands at Victoria Point is a great spot for photographing wading birds such as egrets as well as ibis. Nearby Eprapah Evenivronmental Centre is a reserve with boardwalks and short, manageable walking trails especially suitable for children.

Boondall Wetlands, near Sandgate also has a bird hide and mangrove boardwalk.
Head to one any of the islands to view other species in natural bushland, wetlands, and seaside environments.

Pelicans are everywhere in the region, but the Redcliffe peninsula has become a favourite haunt for flocks of these comical birds, giving rise to the seaside esplanade at Clontarf being named ‘Pelican Park’.

Every day at 10am pelicans gather to be fed by local volunteers, who also provide informative, educational talks on these amazing sea birds.