Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations?

troypiggo · 29th of November 2008 (Sat)

Over the Chrissy break, I was thinking about doing a couple of things to practice shooting wildlife and birds.

One was to go to a zoo or wildlife sanctuary to take photos up close of the animals. I don't mean just as a normal visitor, I mean get into the enclosures etc and get real close. I've seen photo enthusiast club sessions where they get let in and up close to the animals. Just wondering if anyone in the Brisbane area has had any experience with that.

If not, which of the local zoos/parks do you reckon has the best photo opportunities? I've been to Aust Zoo and Currumbin Bird Sanctuary in the last year or 2. Any better?

Was also thinking of trying to get out and shoot some birds in the wild. Anyone know any good locations around here?

DAdeGroot · 29th of November 2008 (Sat)

As it would happen, I've just written up a photo guide to my local area, teeming with wildlife if you're patient.

troypiggo · 29th of November 2008 (Sat)

G'day Dave. Good writeup with some great images to complement it. Thanks for that.

The_Camera_Poser · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

O'Reilly's in Lamington NP is a must- swarming with birds. Make sure you hunt around this picnic grounds for the Regent Bowerbirds.

troypiggo · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

Oh yeah, went there last Christmas for a walk. Unfortunately teaming down with rain. But could see there were heaps of birds - rosellas, regent bower birds, even saw a satin bower bird nest. Good idea - long drive there but will make a day of it.

boipevassu · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

How about getting up to The Daintree in TNQ? Short flight but fantastic for all sorts of wildlife. Spent July/August in your neck of the woods - agree that Lammington, O'Reilley's Aus Zoo and Currumbin are all great - but getting close to the creatures in the wild is more of a buzz. Lots of raptors, kingfishers, frogmouths and waterfowl among others, and that was winter.

Would recommend Chris Dahlberg for cheap and well run expert boat trips - he'll stick you in the front of the boat with the camera if you get into a conversation with him beforehand.

He logs his sightings on his web page

http://home.austarnet.com.au/chrisld/

troypiggo · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

Sounds great, but it's a bit far for day trips etc. Might suggest it to wife for a holiday some time, but having just splashed out on wedding/honeymoon can't really afford another trip just yet

The_Camera_Poser · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

Troy- isn't there a wetland reserve north of the airport in Brissy?

You could always photograph birds on the beach in surfers- just look out for their mates! LOL

troypiggo · 30th of November 2008 (Sun)

Yeah, just read about somewhere at Nudgee. I think that's where I'll be going for at least one day.

Re: Surfers - lol. I feel uncomfortable shooting in the street for fear of someone coming up and having a go at me for shooting them (even if I'm not). Let alone some beach babe with a huge boyfriend

Think I'll stick with insects, animals and landscapes

The_Camera_Poser · 1st of December 2008 (Mon)

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Originally Posted by troypiggo

Re: Surfers - lol. I feel uncomfortable shooting in the street for fear of someone coming up and having a go at me for shooting them (even if I'm not). Let alone some beach babe with a huge boyfriend

Think I'll stick with insects, animals and landscapes

Yeah- I'd hate to eat my camera. LOL

29th of November 2008 (Sat)	#1
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? Over the Chrissy break, I was thinking about doing a couple of things to practice shooting wildlife and birds. One was to go to a zoo or wildlife sanctuary to take photos up close of the animals. I don't mean just as a normal visitor, I mean get into the enclosures etc and get real close. I've seen photo enthusiast club sessions where they get let in and up close to the animals. Just wondering if anyone in the Brisbane area has had any experience with that. If not, which of the local zoos/parks do you reckon has the best photo opportunities? I've been to Aust Zoo and Currumbin Bird Sanctuary in the last year or 2. Any better? Was also thinking of trying to get out and shoot some birds in the wild. Anyone know any good locations around here? __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

29th of November 2008 (Sat)	#2
DAdeGroot Goldmember Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cedar Creek, Qld, Australia Posts: 4,512	Re: Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? As it would happen, I've just written up a photo guide to my local area, teeming with wildlife if you're patient. __________________ Dave http://www.degrootphotography.com.au/ http://www.digitalphotographycourses.com.au/ Gear List Quae narravi, nullo modo negabo!

29th of November 2008 (Sat)	#3
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? G'day Dave. Good writeup with some great images to complement it. Thanks for that. __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

30th of November 2008 (Sun)	#4
The_Camera_Poser User is banned from forums Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,012 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? O'Reilly's in Lamington NP is a must- swarming with birds. Make sure you hunt around this picnic grounds for the Regent Bowerbirds.

30th of November 2008 (Sun)	#5
troypiggo Goldmember Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brisbane, AUSTRALIA Posts: 4,596 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? Oh yeah, went there last Christmas for a walk. Unfortunately teaming down with rain. But could see there were heaps of birds - rosellas, regent bower birds, even saw a satin bower bird nest. Good idea - long drive there but will make a day of it. __________________ "Interesting. You're afraid of insects and women. Ladybugs must render you catatonic." - Sheldon Photoblog \| Flickr \| Gear List \| Macro Rig \| Astro Rig \| Astro Software Post

30th of November 2008 (Sun)	#6
boipevassu Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 3	Re: Brisbane/SEQ wildlife and/or bird locations? How about getting up to The Daintree in TNQ? Short flight but fantastic for all sorts of wildlife. Spent July/August in your neck of the woods - agree that Lammington, O'Reilley's Aus Zoo and Currumbin are all great - but getting close to the creatures in the wild is more of a buzz. Lots of raptors, kingfishers, frogmouths and waterfowl among others, and that was winter. Would recommend Chris Dahlberg for cheap and well run expert boat trips - he'll stick you in the front of the boat with the camera if you get into a conversation with him beforehand. He logs his sightings on his web page http://home.austarnet.com.au/chrisld/

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