Birding in the Pumicestone Region 

Bribie Island, Pumicestone Passage and Environs

..... Introducing the Pumicestone Region and its wildlife, and the publications and guiding services provided by Trevor Ford, who has written a number of environmental publications and has guided visitors around the many excellent bird-watching sites of the region over the past twelve years.

The purpose of several of these publications has been to promote a greater understanding of the shorebirds that visit Bribie Island and the Pumicestone Passage each Austral summer during their non-breeding season, and to help contribute towards their protection in the future. Enjoying the spectacle of large numbers of roosting shorebirds is certainly a source of great pleasure for many visitors.

Some of the booklets and brochures are described on the "Publications" page, whilst the "Guiding" page outlines some of the most popular birding sites that can be visited. There are also links to a photograph gallery, several articles, species checklists and other information.

The Pumicestone Region is situated roughly 50km north of Brisbane, from Caboolture in the south to Caloundra in the north. The focal point of the region is the Pumicestone Passage, with the Pumicestone Catchment area to the west and Bribie Island to the east. It is a wonderful area for bird-watching (and for bird-watchers), with nearly 380 bird species recorded.

The picture above shows the Glasshouse Mountains from the Pumicestone Passage

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