Russell Island 30/07/2015

On Thursday 30th of July 2015 I had the opportunity to travel to Russell Island Queensland, a half day trip,  it quickly became evident that Russell Island is a great birding location. Russell Island in Redland City is the biggest of the Southern Moreton Bay Islands, situated between the mainland and North Stradbroke Island in the state of Queensland, Australia. The island is eight kilometres long (north-to-south) and nearly three kilometres wide.

Access is via an efficient Ferry service from Redlands making its way to Russell Island - Macleay Island - Karragarra Island and Lamb Island, about 15 minute journey.


Russell Island Ferry

A quick walk around the town revealed many birds and obviously a great birding location: Noisy Friarbirds flitting around the tree canopy around the town were in healthy numbers.

Noisy Friarbird

Driving around the Island we stopped at several locations, where to my surprise Bush Stone-curlews in groups of 2 - 3 appeared unperturbed by our presence, going about there business of resting during the daylight hours.

Bush Stone-curlew


Whilst our visit was short, it was well worth the effort and now looking forward to returning to spend more time in the future.