January - Early Morning Bird Walk: Wyaralong Shoreline Trail, 16 January 2021

Heading off on the Shoreline Trail, Wyaralong

Time: 6 am 

Where: Wyaralong ShorelineTrail - access off Knehr Road, Coulson.

Directions: From Boonah: drive along the Ipswich Boonah Rd for approx. 7 km and turn right onto the Beaudesert Boonah Rd, drive 4.4 km then turn left onto Old Beaudesert Rd (eastern end). Drive 0.6 kms then turn right onto Knehr Rd. Drive 0.9 km and then turn right, follow this section of road which goes over a flood causeway for another 0.9 km. Turn right again and follow the track down to the gate at the dam and start of the trail. Meet here.

Knehr Road is gravel, some small hills and winding parts to the road, however suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles except after heavy rain. Check with FFNC by early Friday before the outing, by email, if concerned (address on left - scroll down).

From Beaudesert: From the start of the Beaudesert Boonah Rd in Beaudesert travel for approx 26.5 km. Look for the Old Beaudesert Rd turn off and turn right here. Drive 0.6 kms then turn right onto Knehr Rd. Drive 0.9 km and then turn right, follow this section of road which goes over a flood causeway for another 0.9 km. Turn right again and follow the track down to the gate at the dam and start of the trail. Meet here.

Activities: As this is the best time of the day for feathered friends we will check for bush birds as well as water birds and anything else including koalas, butterflies and bugs. A bird walk in late October yielded 72 species of birds including 3 Nankeen Night Herons.

Level of Fitness: This is a popular easy walk on a fairly flat track. You can walk, stroll, photograph, or just sit on a chair relaxing while watching the wildlife. It is a shared trail, so watch for horses and, very rarely, mountain bikes. 

Facilities: There are no facilities.

What to Bring: morning tea (or breakfast), chair, snacks, drinks, binocs, camera, hats and plenty of sun screen and insect repellent.

Upon Arrival: Please register in the Attendance Book and pay your $2 per person participant fee. 

As usual we will follow Corvid restrictions. Please do not come if you have any Corvid-like symptoms.