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Glenlyon Dam

Southern Downs, Queensland  >  Australia

Large reservoir and dam west of Sundown National Park.

Añadido* por Tom Wilding
Última actualización 23 septiembre 2025
Este birdingplace aún no ha sido calificado. Sea el primero en calificar con 1 a 5 estrellas

Descripción

Glenlyon Dam is an earth and rockfill dam built on Pike Creek. Its impoundment is known as Lake Glenlyon. Glenlyon Dam has a lookout (1), day-use facilities and at the Dam is the Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park (2), which welcomes day visitors. Swimming, fishing and boating are all permitted. Two boat ramps facilitate access for boating.

The lookout, roads and park up to and around the Dam provide good birdwatching opportunities. The habitat is open dry eucalypt forest. Plenty of birds are attracted to the Dam. Birds you can observe include Hardhead, Great Crested Grebe, Pied Stilt, Black-fronted Dotterel, Australian Pelican, Australian White Ibis, Yellow-billed Spoonbill, White-bellied Sea-Eagle, Azure Kingfisher, Spiny-cheeked Honeyeater, Red-rumped Parrot, Restless Flycatcher, White-winged Chough, Double-barred Finch, and Australian Zebra Finch.

Detalles

Accesso

Glenlyon Dam is located in Queensland near the border with New South Wales, approximately 40 km southeast of Texas and 90 km west of Stanthorpe along the road to Texas. Press a P on the map for directions to a parking. Camping sites, cabins and caravans are available at Glenlyon Dam Tourist Park located at the water's edge. Facilities include a picnic area, drinking water, toilets, and boat hire.

Terreno y habitat

Árboles y arbustos dispersos , Lago

Condiciones

Paisaje abierto

Camino circular

No

¿Se necesita telescopio?

Puede ser útil

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Ruta

Camino ancho , Camino sin asfaltar

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

A pie , Bicicleta , Coche

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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