Mt Barney Lodge Birdweek commences on National Threatened Species Day. This is particularly relevant to the local Glossy Black Cockatoo.which frequents the area of Mt Barney. This bird has a very restricted diet - only eating from two types of casuarinas in South East Queensland.
National Threatened Species day is held annually on 7 September. The federal government site provides factsheets on many endangered species. Find it here http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/ts-day/index.html.
On 9-13th September there will be lots of activities to take part in at Mt Barney - a variety of professionally guided birdwalks, birding workshops, and an evening firedance spectacular.
Barry Davies one of Scenic Rim's internationally renown authority on birds will be guiding field trips. See LACA events page for more information about this week and this page for more information about our unique and vulnerable Glossy Black Cockatoo.