Burnett Heads Mudflats

Queensland > Australia

Mangroves, mudflats, rocky shoreline and a rock wall for cormorants and other sea birds.

Added* by Lachlan Hong
Most recent update 4 veljače 2025

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Description

Burnett Heads Mudflats is a great birding spot because it attracts a variety of shorebirds and waders, especially during migration seasons. The mix of tidal mudflats, mangroves, and nearby coastal habitats makes it ideal for spotting bird species and good for photography.

Details

Access

Burnett Heads is located north of Bundaberg. You can park along Kelly Street at Gorman Park. Press P on the map for directions. There is a rock wall to walk across which can be slippery so be careful on it.

Terrain and Habitat

Mud flats

Conditions

Slippery , Rocky

Circular trail

Is a telescope useful?

Yes

Good birding season

All year round

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Average walk

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

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Top 5 birds

1. Far Eastern Curlew
(Numenius madagascariensis)

2. Striated Heron
(Butorides striata)

3. Brahminy Kite
(Haliastur indus)

4. Mangrove Honeyeater
(Gavicalis fasciogularis)

5. Terek Sandpiper
(Xenus cinereus)

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