Bird Watching at Oxley Creek Common, Brisbane, Australia

Join me at Oxley Creek Common for a morning bird walk. We'll see many different bird species, including the Australian Magpie, Sacred Kingfisher and three species of Fairywren.
List of birds seen and heard:
ebird.org/checklist/S162402443
Walk Map:
www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rbp1ma...
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[@paulaarons430]

Very enjoyable thanks

[@marylinsmith4290]

I'm so comforted to see that there is such an amazing variety of birds still in the Brisbane area...I live in Ipswich and I would estimate that there are fewer than 25% of the number of birds these days than when we first moved here in 2008.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Yeah, unfortunately most bird species numbers have declined more than half over the past 40 years 🙁 All the habitat destruction isn't helping. Even those "better" developers who are planting seedlings afterwards are not helping as much as it seems, as many of our bird species need mature aged trees (70+ years) to form a hollow for the birds to nest in. Hopefully us humans will learn before it's too late. The best thing we can do is to educate and get out there. Thanks for your comment 🙂

[@user-qc8ie8rw4s]

Thank you and yes, more please

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you. Will do! 😊

[@ellenclark7722]

This is just what I want from birding videos in SEQ. There are so many american youtubers so it's great to see some local Qld birds.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you 🙂

[@peregrinemccauley5010]

Eastern Whip Bird. Easy to hear, but hard to see. Sounds familiar.

[@miltmoise7917]

I know almost nothing about the birds from this part of the world so this was a fun and educational experience for me ❤. Thanks.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Glad you got to see some of our birds. Stay tuned for more 🙂

[@7hilladelphia]

Your steady hand doing long zoom is highly admirable !

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thanks. Most times I can keep it stable providing I don't breathe too heavy. At max zoom it's near impossible to keep it stable. I should really carry a monopod, but I already have too much gear, haha. Have a great day.

[@JustOneKnight]

Im not classed as a birder I just photograph them as a beginner photographer but I love hearing them and watching them.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Great, photographers and bird admirers are very welcome here 🙂

[@davidm4689]

That was awesome, I never knew place existed.

[@rob3942]

very good spotting in a beautiful area. you know your birds. goodonya mate. yes more please

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you. Stay tuned 🙂

[@marksandradennis4773]

Excellent, thanks.

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

I really enjoyed this walk with you. Thanks for sharing 🫶🏼

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you for watching. New video this afternoon 🙂

[@samulihirsi]

Informative video, thanks.

[@dsam3]

Nice one.

[@7hilladelphia]

Yes for sure I'd like to see more like this. You showed their habitat, song, name and all 3 kinds of fairy wrens are there: I think they were 1. Red (something) 2. Varigated, your favorite 3. Blue

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

That's right, there are 3 species of fairywren in South East Qld. Australia has a total of 10 different species, if you want to learn more about them check out kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZCrlKytisaga68

[@pintrest-xi8ig]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day 😊

[@Bernie5172]

after all the rain around Tabulam Nsw . I saw thousands of birds last week end .early April 2024

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Cool, I'll have to check it out. Which site do you recommend?

[@Bernie5172]

@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 well I saw heaps of flocks from Casino to Tabulam .just across the Clarence river bridge is a wet land .

[@user-cl1ew9ki5i]

Fantastic 😃 thanks for the pop-ups. Familiar bird songs that i can now know what I'm looking for when I'm out and about. I'm looking forward to your next adventure ❤ from Redcliffe, Brisbane Australia 🇦🇺

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Glad you found them useful. I love Redcliffe. I saw my first White-throated Needletail at the Botanical Garden there! New video being released this afternoon. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@sonjavandenende9586]

Thank you!

[@WildwatchNature]

Amazing! Variety of birds Thanks for taking us along

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for more 🙂

[@jrnhelgemagnussen9579]

I really enjoyed this video. Here in Norway, we have late winter now, so your walk made me feel like I was in a warmer climate. Please more of this videoes. Thanks

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Wow I wasn't expecting viewers from the other side of the world. Glad you enjoyed the video. This motivates me to finish off the editing for the next one. Stay tuned ☺️ Thank you

[@neilcam]

Well done. I always hate how everyone else gets about double or more the number of species seen (or heard) on a walk at OCC! lol Oh well, time for another attempt.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Yeah that can be frustrating. Sometimes it's luck of the draw as to whether you get a "good bird day". OCC can get really busy with bikes and runners which tends to scare the birds away from the track. I find going at sunrise is best. Good luck 🍀

[@geoffmccoll4640]

It is amazing how you can hear the Archerfield Airport in the background in 2024

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Yeah, it was a bugger editing out the noise from those low flying planes. Luckily at the start of the walk there wasn't much flight activity but it ramped up towards the end of the walk.

[@user-pk3mv5my2s]

What a great video, do you have others? We have occasionally been to this location and never been disappointed, it is quite a drive to get there but definitely worthwhile. Your knowledge of the birds and their calls very interesting and your skill with the camera on these moving targets very good indeed.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you so much for the feedback 🙂 I actually released a video yesterday on Samford Eco-corridor (30 min drive NW Brisbane). I've got another one in the works but it takes a few weeks to put it together. Stay tuned 🙂

[@dennismurray703]

Great video of this rich bird habitat right in the heart of Brisbane area. I enjoyed the high quality images and interesting commentary. Maybe you could do one on Bribie Island which has a rich diversity of species.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you. Great idea. I'll add it to the list. Bribie has so many species it needs a full day 🙂

[@danusmcmanus7946]

Enjoyed the walk 😁

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Thank you. No need to even leave home haha

[@zninz5368]

Amazing captures, thanks I enjoyed. New sub

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Many thanks. Welcome 😊

[@ckashikar]

Excellent one Rob. Good initiative

[@Hilmar-iq7xq]

What video gear do you use ? Vlogging camera ? What a treat seeing all thse lovely birds..thanks..😊

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

Hello, I use a GoPro and a Nikon P950. Thanks for watching

[@porphyrio1]

good on ya

[@marylinsmith4290]

At 5:14 I heard a whip bird call....

[@davepastern]

excellent walk Rob and yes, would like to see more of this. I personally find it hard to hear some of the bird calls, since they are high pitched and very soft (I have hearing issues). But nevertheless, really enjoyed this. I'm yet to see the RBEs there sadly, despite many visits.

[@birdwatchingse-qld2253]

I had a bit of an issue with the audio sound equipment during the walk but am working on it. Next one the calls and voice should hopefully be clearer. Not sure whether it'll be clear enough to help those experiencing difficulty with higher pitched calls, but fingers crossed 😊 Don't give up on those RBE (Rainbow Bee-Eaters). It's worth the search. They are often perched high in the trees and powerlines, if they fly off be patient, they often fly back to the same perch within a minute. Good luck

[@davepastern]

@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 Oh, I've seen RBEs before (Nudgee boardwalk, Leitch's crossing and Sandy Camp Wetlands). I have a few quite decent shots too. It is unlikely that better audio will help me with those fainter, higher pitched calls. I have 80% hearing loss at 6khz in the Right ear and my Left isn't much better.

[@davepastern]

@@birdwatchingse-qld2253 I saw the RBEs for the first time a week and a half ago!

[@geoffmccoll4640]

I lived near there when I was young in Inala at aged 13 to 15, how come they make the same noises in 2024?