Bird's eye view of a paradise in Brisbane's backyard

Images by Robert Molan

A bird calling on a tree backdropped by a blue sky.
A small black and red bird sits atop a wire.
A small blue, black and white bird rests on a branch of a tree with green leaves and red berries.
A green bird sits on a wired fence.
A small black and red bird sits atop a wire.
A small blue, black and white bird rests on a branch of a tree with green leaves and red berries.
A green bird sits on a wired fence.

Even if you live in an urban area such as Brisbane, you may find on our doorstep sit some wonderful spots bursting with amazing flora and fauna, just waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

A recent guided nature walk hosted by The University of Queensland invited alumni to enjoy the Oxley Creek Common, a serene patch of bird-inhabited wetland in Rocklea, located just 11km outside of the Brisbane CBD.

With over 180 species of birds inhabiting the wetlands, guests were treated to some incredible bird spotting and photography opportunities.

A small green, white and red bird sits on a spiked branch.
A bird sits on a branch with a blue sky.
A small green, white and red bird sits on a spiked branch.
A bird sits on a branch with a blue sky.

Queensland Chief Scientist and UQ Vice Chancellor’s Senior Research Fellow Professor Hugh Possingham provided his wide breadth of expertise on birdlife, conservation, and biodiversity during the guided walk.

With so many beautiful corners of the world situated so close to home, the importance of conserving them is more apparent than ever.

A green and white bird hangs upside down on a tree with green leaves and red berries.
A black, brown and white bird sits on a branch.
A green and white bird hangs upside down on a tree with green leaves and red berries.
A black, brown and white bird sits on a branch.

If you want to help in the fight to protect these precious spots, please consider donating to the UQ Biodiversity Conservation Fund.

Your support will help arrest the decline of biodiversity and support the preservation and recovery of remaining flora and fauna in Australia.

A small grey bird looks up, while sitting on a branch.
A black and white bird sits on a wired fence.
A small black and white bird sits on a wired fence with a green background.
A small black and white bird sits on a tree stump.
A black and red bird takes flight from a tree with red berries and green leaves.
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A small grey bird looks up, while sitting on a branch.
A black and white bird sits on a wired fence.
A small black and white bird sits on a wired fence with a green background.
A small black and white bird sits on a tree stump.
A black and red bird takes flight from a tree with red berries and green leaves.

All of the images in this piece thanks to the incredible nature photography of Robert Molan.

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