Few regions have the variety of habitats that Cooloola has to offer
Rainforests of the Mary Valley
Open forests of the drier Glastonbury region
Mangroves and mudflats of the Great Sandy Straits
Heathlands of the Noosa Plains
Diversity that would satisfy any aspect of natural history!
The checklist of birds for Cooloola runs well in excess of 400 species
Whether a professional student of ornithology, an ardent “birdo” wishing to add more ticks to his list, or just an amateur wishing to “bird “ in peace and solitude, you will find your wish fulfilled in Cooloola
Over time, we will share this diversity with you through our Website “Birding Cooloola Mountains to Shore”
“Shorebirds and Seabirds of the Cooloola Coast” pages will
introduce the Wonders of our Migratory Shorebirds and Terns
(There is also a Booklet you may print out to take with you)
Click on “Albert”, the Silver Gullto visit "Shorebirds and Seabirds of the Cooloola Coast"
"Albert" will be your Guide through your Shore and Seabird experience
“Birding Cooloola Mountains to Shore”
“Bird Trails of Cooloola” pages will lead you through the Wonder and Diversity of Cooloola “Bushbirds” and their Habitats
“Ruth”, our cute little female Rufous Whistler, will be your Guide through this experience
Click on "Ruth" to visit "Bird Trails of Cooloola", & to begin your journey
Accommodation & Information
In order that you may enjoy your stay in Cooloola in the manner you prefer, Links will be provided to a variety of Accommodation types through “Birding Cooloola”, as well as -
Road Conditions –As much as possible,
an outline of Road Conditions and Directions to Sites
Habitat Types - A description of Habitat
Place Names – Origin of Place Names
Check Lists – Check Lists of Birds recorded at each Site that you may print out
Links to Relevant Sites – Links to Sites where you may find more information on Cooloola’s amazing and diverse Bird population
Click on Albert to "Fly" you to Maps, Road Conditions & Accommodation