Geographic areaAlong the coast our area runs from Bundaberg in the south to Whitsunday islands in the north and out to the Northern Territory border near Boulia in the north and Birdsville in the south. This vast Central Queensland area is sparsely populated but contains a startling variety of habitat and bird species.
Latest NewsAllan Briggs, Chair, reports: BA Cap conduct regular surveys at Kinka Wetlands—a significant habitat for waterbirds and migratory waders—and other Beach Scrub sites along the coast, Paddy’s Lagoon forestry area, Fitzroy River delta and local schools as part of the Greening Australia School Action Plan. In the next four months we have weekend trips to: Taunton National Park (in June); Goodedulla National Park (in July); Gladstone including Toondoon Botanical Gardens and assessment of the Indian Myna control program (in July); and Cudmore National Park (in August). All welcome! Further information from
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Special birds of the regionThe Capricorn Yellow Chat is a Critically Endangered endemic species that has been the subject of much research and conservation effort. The Eungella Honeyeater is the other endemic species that occupies a habitat niche on the Clarke Range behind Mackay. The Capricornia region is at both the southern edge and the northern edge of the range for many species and this makes it a unique place where they can all be seen.
Projects in the region• Quarterly survey of eight sites on Forestry Plantations Queensland’s Paddy’s Lagoons plantation
• Bird Monitoring in Regions project established on eight sites around the Fitzroy River basin to monitor birdlife on the marine plains
• Bi-annual surveys at Gordon Downs a property leased to the North Australian Pastoral Company
• Important Bird Area project
• Monthly wader surveys for the Queensland Wader Studies Group at Kinka Beach and Kinka Wetlands
Conservation Issues• Preservation and restoration of wetlands
• Protection of roost sites for migratory waders
• Preservation of habitat for the Critically endangered Capricorn Yellow Chat
ActivitiesMonthly field trips to birding locations throughout the region with some day trips but also several weekend trips. Monthly wader surveys and several ongoing special projects that require volunteer support to conduct regular bird surveys.
What's OnFor a list of events in the Capricorn region, please check out our calendar
Contact
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Publications
BA Capricornia produce a quarterly regional newsletter entitled Brolga.
 BA Capricornia Regional Report (10kb)
Regional WebsiteFurther information including a calendar of events can be obtained from our Regional website.
www.irock.com.au/~birdscapricornia/
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Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike © BA Capricornia
Field trip at Kinka Wetlands © BA Capricornia
Critically Endangered Capricorn Yellow Chat © BA Capricornia
Masked Lapwing on nest © BA Capricornia
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