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.
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[@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

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@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.

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you 🙂

[@zonabrown9241]

❤❤i agree

[@KarenDobson-t1s]

Thank you and yes, more please

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. Will do! 😊

[@WildwatchNature]

Amazing! Variety of birds Thanks for taking us along

[@birdwalkz]

Glad you enjoyed it. Stay tuned for more 🙂

[@rob3942]

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

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. Stay tuned 🙂

[@peregrinemccauley5010]

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

[@7hilladelphia]

Your steady hand doing long zoom is highly admirable !

[@birdwalkz]

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.

[@PerspectiveAustralia]

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

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you for watching. New video this afternoon 🙂

[@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.

[@birdwalkz]

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 🙂

[@lynneross319]

Brilliant. Thanks for sharing. Look forward to viewing more. 👏

[@janeparkhill4828]

My goodness, what an array! Oxley Common looks wonderful. Thanks for your video. (from Victoria)

[@nancycramond1354]

Fantastic. Just what is needed. Brilliant visuals and audio simultaneously. Thank you. ( and no vertigo!)

[@birdwalkz]

Glad you enjoyed it. My mum gets vertigo so I'm mindful of those quick camera movements! Thanks for the feedback

[@Creativenativesaustralia]

Mate that was bloody fantastic. Thank you very much!

[@birdwalkz]

I appreciate the feedback. Thanks for watching 🙂

[@dsam3]

Nice one.

[@nicoladeveraux3911]

Awesome walk, many thanks

[@Malenasib]

I love this I live about 5 minutes driving!!

[@marksandradennis4773]

Excellent, thanks.

[@Nek00o1aa.]

Wish I have all the bird visit me every day😍

[@samulihirsi]

Informative video, thanks.

[@pintrest-xi8ig]

Loved this. Thank you.

[@birdwalkz]

Glad you enjoyed it. Have a great day 😊

[@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

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@paulaarons430]

Very enjoyable thanks

[@GoldcoastSurfCam]

Excellent video!

[@warriorandzena]

I really enjoyed your video. Your knowledge of the birds was impressive. We are privileged to have 140 metres of Oxley Creek in our back yard with wonderful bird life in our rain-forest.

[@birdwalkz]

Wow, I wish I lived that close to Oxley Creek. Waking up to the dawn chorus must be amazing. Have a great day. Thanks for watching

[@27AGB]

I've never been to Oxley common but I'll give it a go. Thanks

[@geoffmccoll4640]

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

[@birdwalkz]

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.

[@zoefarris2409]

Love your commentary and thank you for showing us around.

[@DebiMarshall-m5k]

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.

[@birdwalkz]

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 🙂

[@life_in_gen]

Thank you for this!!

[@birdwalkz]

Thanks for watching

[@EricaNernie]

Most enjoyable. Thank you.

[@JustOneKnight]

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

[@birdwalkz]

Great, photographers and bird admirers are very welcome here 🙂

[@stevechapman5914]

Love the video like to see more

[@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.

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@EricaNernie]

I live on Bribie and we have many active birders. You could do some great vids here (and Ningi, Sandstone Point)

[@EricaNernie]

@@birdwalkz Our birding group heads out every Friday and we could show you some good spots.

[@mattmatty4670]

Cool thanks mate

[@GubanaNatureRefuge]

Excellent. Thank you for uploading.

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you for watching 😊

[@janedoe1760]

lovely morning birdwalk, thank-you for posting ; the species are different, although many of the bird families are represented in my part of the world, and it felt remarkably like a morning birdwalk in early summer eastern Ontario (Canada) ; )

[@ILyekkaKai]

Cool. :)

[@kyliemartin8524]

Thank you this was really good. Your camera work is very impressive.

[@birdwalkz]

Thanks. I never have to do "arm day" at the gym from all the binoculars and camera holding 😂

[@juliannadoyle7171]

Bright and cheerie very enjoyable

[@paulstingray]

Just down the road from me!

[@shanbartholomew7748]

thank you . I love to see the fairy wrens. excellent commentary . you're quick with the zoom.

[@kennethnoble8139]

I've watched some of your later videos. I'm impressed by how much your camera work has improved - much smoother lately.

[@birdwalkz]

I'm glad it wasn't just me being super-critical of my work. I re-watched this one recently and felt some of the footage was much too rough or unclear that I wouldn't have included them in my current works, but you've got to start somewhere 🙂Thanks for your feedback.

[@kennethnoble8139]

@@birdwalkz But I still enjoyed it!!

[@zninz5368]

Amazing captures, thanks I enjoyed. New sub

[@birdwalkz]

Many thanks. Welcome 😊

[@cathybrelza5055]

Fantastic video, loved every second of it

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you 😊

[@lynboorman9596]

I really enjoyed joining you on your bird walk. I hope to visit Oxley common when we are in Brisbane in a couple of weeks. I would definitely like to see more birding videos. :) Thankyou

[@roycearthur8060]

😊. Great JOB!. Brother. Thank s. 🎉💝

[@phichaklimprasutr8230]

Thank you for sharing. I'm going to spend my first visit to Brisbane next month. Hope to see you around.

[@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 🇦🇺

[@birdwalkz]

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 🙂

[@Bareego]

I second that, learning the songs makes it so much easier to find birds you're looking for.

[@BugOfficeSupplies]

These are really nice videos.

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you very much! 🙂

[@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.

[@birdwalkz]

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 🍀

[@sonjavandenende9586]

Thank you!

[@danusmcmanus7946]

Enjoyed the walk 😁

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. No need to even leave home haha

[@nemarvel]

Ibis doing a good job at aerating the soil :D

[@stuartleslie5421]

Interestingly, as I live and do my birding mainly on the Mid North Coast of NSW in the Bellingen-Dorrigo area, only two species in your video are not commonly found here. The Torresian crow--the corvids here are little ravens, and the red-backed fairy wren. The drongos and bee-eaters are seasonal, but regular visitors, otherwise the populations are very similar. We do have some great remnant Gondwana rainforest to supply exotic birds but you may have some of these species not too far away. Love this sort of video.

[@ckashikar]

Excellent one Rob. Good initiative

[@Hemux0]

Man that was awesome, I thought I knew a lot already after living in Australia for 4 years, but wow, nothing compared to a guy like you, great knowledge, thank you! I always loved animals, and birds particularly, and living here is a blessing. Dozens of species in a single walk in our nearby reserve each time. And yet it felt like during your walk you even had 5 times more of the possible species! Paid actor birds for sure! ;) I can't believe we considered Oxley when searching for a house but ended up in North Brissie instead, your surroundings looked VERY green, very countryside looking, lovely! I had no idea. Being here, Xeno-canto has been my most useful tool, because I feel like have been discovering a new species each month (for an European). I saw a Drongo, one day, and it made my week: you? you just see one, casually there... even a Rainbow Bee Eater... and that crazy scene of cuckoo eating a stick insect, damn, so lucky! I still feel lucky for some stuff, like we have the same superb fairywren couple in our garden, I had a family of 3 butcher birds coming on my shoulder all of last year (I shouldn't, I know, sorry...), and we have around our house some regular Friarbirds and Channel Billed Cuckoos (the later successfully put their egg within a crow family... it was hilarious last summer to see the cuckoo living his adoptive crows!). You want to know something funny? Despite all these amazing birds, you did not see my favorite one, a really boring/obvious bird for you I am sure, yet the one that gives me the most melancholic feeling (not the one I consider the best singer, mind you, just the one that touches me the most, right?): the Currawong! You rock, man, if you ever come up north let me tag along haha!

[@birdwalkz]

Thanks for the comprehensive reply 🙂 North side has some great birdwatching spots, have you been to Tinchi Tampa? So many birds there. I also love xeno, it can be surprising how many vocalisations just one species can have. Great to hear about the variety of birds in your garden. Those Channel-bills are cheeky. I haven't had much luck getting footage of currawongs, they tend to hide well in the canopy and are easily spooked. I just need to keep trying 😁

[@Hemux0]

@@birdwalkz Thanks so much for the reply! Yes we go to Tinchi Tamba almost once a month, however the most remarkable thing over there rather than birds is... 2m tall kangaroos! dozens and dozens of them! quite impressive. I hope you ever do a video around here! but I wish I could take the family down to Oxley on an early morning, it looks awesome. My good memories are of hearing stuff such as the pheasant coucal in Alderley, the grey shrikethrush in Mt Mee, and the pacific emerald dove at mary cairnscross reserve! All the best!

[@Hilmar-iq7xq]

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

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@DG-pu1lp]

Fantastic, thanks. Would have loved you have also gone back and done the other track at the fork so we could have seen the whole area.

[@birdwalkz]

Next time! 🙂

[@albar496]

That was interesting. Thanks!

[@zonabrown9241]

You are awesome❤❤❤ such knowledge 😂😂

[@cz964]

Wow I didn't know there are so many birds here! I love your video ❤

[@juliannadoyle7171]

Great camera work

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you 🙂

[@malaranu6883]

So glad I found this video. Was completely enchanted. Have saved it to watch many times more. Are u part of a Bird Watching group. If yes can anyone join. 🙏🏽

[@birdwalkz]

Glad you enjoyed it. Yes, our group does a free monthly bird walk once per month typically around Brisbane and Gold Coast. If you want to find out more: facebook.com/BirdsSEQLDMeetup?mibextid=ZbWKwL

[@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.

[@birdwalkz]

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]

@@birdwalkz 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]

@@birdwalkz I saw the RBEs for the first time a week and a half ago!

[@olenskafanboy]

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

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@Dee-tf5um]

Enjoyed your video very much, thankyou 😊

[@jyoungtricks]

Keep this up friend, i went to minnippi cause of another of your videos and saw my first eastern whip bird, always heard them but never seen them

[@birdwalkz]

That's great to hear. Whipbirds are cool with their moshawk-like plumage. It's an achievement to see one, they are hard to track down. Thanks for the feedback 🙂

[@slayorcs]

Hi thanks for this will help me with a few calls I haven't been able to ID on my walks along the Mary River QLD. One, the tawny grassbird, is also not on your list. So you can add that and it's 55 species. Not much bushland left around Brisbane 😢. Lucky for this little piece of habitat that remains.

[@birdwalkz]

Ah! Thanks for picking that up. I've added the forgotten Tawny Grassbird to the checklist 🙂 Brisbane has a few decent reserves but they tend to be well hidden. Let's hope the Oxley Creek Transformation Project will improve the connected sites, not destroy or over commercialise them!

[@Davis932]

Should do Toohey Forest, Mt Cootha, Mt Cotton, Daisy Hill Conservation Park and Karawatha Forest soon too.

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. Brisbane has so many good places to check out! I saw some Glossy Black Cockatoos at Karawatha Forest, nice place.

[@Davis932]

@@birdwalkz I live out near Rochedale, heaps of greenery getting knocked down for townhouses unfortunately but the wren population is sublime as well as the bush wallaby. Honey eaters too but all getting plowed down for houses. Can still walk around the streets and see a superb fairy Wren on every flowering tree though. As well as a green honey eater looking fellows but too quick to photograph and ID.

[@kittykatgomeowtarcos]

I just found your channel. Please keep making these videos! Maybe travel all the way up to Cape York 🙌🏼

[@birdwalkz]

Welcome to the channel 🙂 I would love to go to Cape York, I've never been. In August I'm visiting Cairns so will hopefully get to film a couple of spots around there 🤞 I'm currently editing a bird watching weekend in Adelaide, due out in a few weeks. Stay tuned

[@shahannagrey8427]

Dawn Chorus!

[@MrReidREad]

check out the Morton Bay Islands where you can hang at locals see all the birds you have spotted and a few more. Thanks BTW! that was awesome

[@birdwalkz]

Thanks for the tip! I went on a tour at Morton Bay recently, it was great.

[@suzettewoolley5397]

Fantastic video of all the birds I always hear and see around Springfield. Would love to see some more of the birdlife that inhabit the swamps and water pools around South Queensland. Once again thank you for a beautiful video and seeing the names of all of Brisbane's birdlife.

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. I don't know many of the birding spots around Springfield. Do you have any recommendations? Swanbank Lagoon was great last time. I have an upcoming video at Sandy Camp Rd Wetlands, so there plenty of swamp and water birds in there 🙂

[@suzettewoolley5397]

@birdwatchingse-qld2253 No you are right there are not many spots around Springfield now with all the developments. However, I was thinking more past the Sunshine Coast and on towards Gympie and further on. When I came back to Cairns after being overseas for a few years I remember waking up early and hearing all of our amazing birdlife. Australia's birdlife is different, loud and truly remarkable and I will never tire of seeing and hearing the vast array. Just finished reading the novel "Croc Country" which is set in the Northern Territory and although the plot is basic it does describe the birdlife. The Australian National Geographic had a Gouldian Finch on its cover( a few years ago) talking about how with encroaching developments and industry this truly beautiful bird may not be around one day. How sad for future generations.

[@porphyrio1]

good on ya

[@andybaillie9939]

🙏 Thank you so much. I really appreciate the work you have put into providing this video. I participate in the yearly Birdlife Australia bird count (SEQ) and this video has helped me greatly. I don't always know what species I am hearing. So again, thank you so much. I would love to see more like this.

[@birdwalkz]

Thanks Andy, I'm glad it's helping you ID some birds by ear. It can be a challenge at times but it's worth the effort. It's fantastic you participate in the BirdLife Aussie Bird Count. The more data we can collect the better :-) Happy bird watching.

[@leanneabridged]

Sorry, how does the brown quail call? Can you give us another demo? Awesome bird walk, thanks for sharing

[@birdwalkz]

Wi Weeeeeee 🤣 Glad you enjoyed it

[@leanneabridged]

@@birdwalkz hahah that's the one 🤣 I'll now be able to ID by , should I be fortunate enough to come across one

[@zonabrown9241]

Like you channel ima birdwatcher❤❤

[@birdwalkz]

Welcome to the channel. All bird watchers and enthusiasts are welcome 😁

[@Bareego]

What a great format. At this time of year I can really recommend the Kumbartcho Sanctuary as quite a few of the birds come down from the hills, also great spot for the azure king fisher. Also, what kind of gear do you use for your filming ?

[@birdwalkz]

I haven't had much luck at Kumbartcho Sanctuary but I'll give it another try, thank you. I use a Nikon P950. It's not the best quality but it's lightweight and I can shoot handheld without the need of a tripod (in most scenarios).

[@Bernie5172]

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

[@birdwalkz]

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

[@Bernie5172]

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

[@marylinsmith4290]

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

[@PhilipHeath-p3b]

Hi just found your channel and really enjoyed it what lens do you use please

[@birdwalkz]

Hi Philip, I use a Nikon P950. Welcome to the channel 🙂

[@victordillabaugh1724]

Hey this may be an odd question. My wife and I are coming to Australia early next year and I would love to do some birding while we are there. We are from Canada, and we have an App here in North America that assists in identifying bird calls, sounds and songs. Is there an Australia App that does similar? These are great videos btw...trying to learn as many species as I can before we come!

[@birdwalkz]

Hello, Merlin does not work in Australia for bird calls at this stage. There is a free alternative called BirdNet that has varying degrees of success. However, I have found this a bit unreliable and would always reference check any recorded calls against the calls in your fieldguide apps (eg Merlin, Morcombe's Birds of Australia, PK Birds). Hope this helps. Enjoy your holiday.

[@victordillabaugh1724]

@@birdwalkz awesome thanks so much for this information! Cheers

[@cinemaipswich4636]

Oxley Creek stems from all the way down south from "The Blunder", that is south of Inala. It weaves it's way through Forest Lake, Doolandella, Inala, Durack, Oxley, Corinda, the Brisbane Markets and Tennyson to the Brisbane River. Property Developers have always used it as a sewer. They chopped down every tree to make millions. The Black and White Ibis (Bin Chickens) were nested from the garbage dump. They are not native birds. They stopped migrating because of the garbage. They came from Asia, and never looked back.

[@kersxyz]

Nice videos and good zoom. What camera are you using?

[@birdwalkz]

Thank you. I'm using a Nikon P950.

[@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?

[@DarkMatter1992]

13:30 That doesn't look barbed to me.

[@birdwalkz]

Yeah, it's hard to see on the video cause the max resolution is 1080p. It wasn't til the later videos where I made them available in 4K. You'll have to visit OCC yourself to see everything clearly 🙂

[@gabriellerose3839]

Whatever happened to the sparrow

[@davidm4689]

That was awesome, I never knew place existed.