First outing for the new year. Early morning bird watch

We will follow whatever COVID-19 restrictions are in place for January 2022. 

View from Shoreline Trail
at the western end of Lake Wyaralong

Time: 6am, Saturday 15th January 2022 – the best time to catch the birds and beat the heat. (we are usually finished and home by 10am). 

Where: Shoreline Trail at the western end of Lake Wyaralong off Knehr Road, Coulson 

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

From Beaudesert: Head west on the Beaudesert-Boonah Rd for approximately 27 km.  Turn right onto Old Beaudesert Rd. Drive 0.6 km then turn right onto Knehr Rd. Drive 0.9 km and then turn right, follow this section of road which goes over a causeway for another 0.9 km. Turn right again and follow the track down to the gate at the start of the trail and dam. Meet here.   

Knehr Rd is gravel with some small hills and winding parts to the road, however suitable for 2-wheel drive vehicles except after heavy rain. Email us, fassifernfieldnaturalists@gmail.com closer to the time of the field trip if concerned.

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 that flies including butterflies and bugs. The count for 2021 was 75 species of birds. Perhaps we may do better in 2022.

You can walk, stroll, photograph, or just sit on a chair relaxing while watching the wild life. It is a shared trail, so watch for horses and, rarely, mountain bikes. (The bikes have their main trails at the Eastern end of the dam.)

Level of Fitness: This is a popular easy walk on mostly flat track. 

Facilities: There are none. The closest toilets are at Lilybrook Trail Head about 2.5 km away. 

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.