Discover our Bird Trail

Sherwood Arboretum is a well-recognised birding hotspot, thanks to its generous tree cover, protected wetlands and mangroves, all sitting beside an established ‘wildlife corridor’, the Brisbane River.

Over the past 15 years, 170 bird species have been sighted. It is an ideal location to take local and international visitors for their first birding experience. The Arboretum sometimes provides excellent views of several local rarities, such as Spotless Crake, Pale-vented Bush-hen and White-headed Pigeon.

For beginners, it’s common to find 40 to 50 species in a 90-minute walk. An early start soon after sunrise is recommended.

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Small channel

The southern island is dominated by woody vegetation and frequented by Honeyeaters …

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Causeway (eastern end)

The causeway between the lakes is the most exciting part of the Arboretum for birds …

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Causeway (western end)

A family of Little Friarbirds lives on the islands and can be seen anywhere along the causeway.

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5 & 6 Northern arboretum

As you move north along the lake edge, continue to scan the reeds.

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Western creek bridge

Walk south to the small bridge over the western creek.

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River boardwalk

Check the tree branches for a family of Tawny Frogmouth that have bred here.

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Fig grove

Continue to walk south but leave the path and head into this impressive grove of figs.

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More information

To join an Arboretum bird walk, please email [email protected]

If you sight rare or new birds, please email [email protected]

Please consider entering your observations into the eBird database to help document the Arboretum’s birdlife http://ebird.org/content/australia

For your Sherwood Arboretum bird tick list, please click here

Bird information courtesy of Professor Hugh Possingham and Dr Mat Gilfedder, Birding Sherwood Arboretum. Images courtesy of Mat and Cathy Gilfedder and Elizabeth Ferguson.