Twitching for Mary - Attention Birdwatchers!

Bird Watchers are needed to take part in “Twitching for Mary" on Sunday 7th October.

Teams of 3-4 people will be assigned to properties from the Conondales to the sea, to survey the area anytime between 6 am & 6 pm.

In light of the existing and proposed threats to the Mary Catchment, there is a need for greater understanding of bird populations and distributions.

The survey will help gather information on the fauna of the Mary River, and organisers need many interested observers to participate in this important event.

Data collected on the day will be submitted to Birds Australia (Birds Atlas), Burnett Mary Regional Group, Mary River Catchment Coordinating Committee and the Save the Mary River Coordinating Group, which could be helpful for the Environmental Impact Statement’s submission. It will also help target future bird conservation activities throughout the region.

If you are able to participate please send an e-mail ASAP with “Twitching for Mary” as the subject heading to greenlinnet@cooloola.net or phone Dawn Forrer or Robert Bell on 5485 2836. Teams need to be finalised before the 30th September.