Geographic area
Along 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.
Special birds of the region
The 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
Activities
Monthly 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 On
For a list of events in the Capricorn region, please check out our calendar.
Contact
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, Secretary
Publications
BA Capricornia produce a quarterly regional newsletter entitled Brolga.
Brolga Mar 2011
Brolga Jun 2011
Brolga Sep 2011
Brolga Dec 2011
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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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