Join us for our next Citizens For Refuge Ecology (C4RE) Camp on 11th-12th June as we record the diversity of birds at Koala Crossing.

Come roll out your swag under a canopy of stars and help Queensland Trust for Nature (QTFN) build a better understanding of biodiversity values in our state’s AMAZING Nature Refuge network.

This year we are surveying Koala Crossing, a conservation property near Peak Crossing, in South East Queensland.

Novices to experts, students to elders, lone wolves to families, everyone is welcome!

Activities include guided bird surveys, bioacoustic monitoring, identification workshops, hikes and walks, all topped off with dinner around the camp fire in the evening.

Citizens for Refuge Ecology (C4RE)

Citizens for Refuge Ecology aims to utilize the power of citizen science to inform conservation activities on Private Nature Refuges throughout Queensland.

Each year we run a series of four camps focusing on a diverse range of organisms including Birds, Mammals, Invertebrates, and Plants.

What is Bird Bivouac?

Bird Bivouac is a one night, two-day bird survey focussed on learning about the diversity of birds on this year's focal property, QTFN’s Koala Crossing (directions and facilities outlined below). We will rotate through a set of guided activities led by QTFN and experts.

Attendance at this event includes:

• Participation in a series of hands-on activities led by experts on the diversity of birds on our focal reserve.

• Contribution to a year-long program to build a better understanding of biological values on the reserve, which in turn helps guide its conservation.

• All meals provided in a beautiful rural setting where you can focus on relaxing and getting the most out of your time in the bush.

Key Activities:

• Learn to Identify and monitor birds,
• Early morning bird surveys
• Bio Acoustic monitoring
• Nest box camera analysis
• Spotlighting
• Eating yummy food and yarning around the camp fire

A detailed activity schedule will be sent out closer to the event date.

Facilities at Koala Crossing Nature Refuge

• Outdoor shower and toilet
• Lawned area for camping
• Esky for storing your own special food or beverages.
• Open campfire with seating
• A range of surveying and collection materials including binoculars, field guides, bioacoustic recorders, nest box camera, and spotlights.

What you need to bring:

• Camping kit (tent, bedding, cup, plate, bowl and cutlery)
• Sturdy walking shoes, preferably hiking boots
• Long sleeved shirt, hat, long pants, and sunscreen
• Any special beverages you may want to consume after activities
• Any specialty equipment you may want to use for your surveys or to show other attendees

IMPORTANT!

Please keep an eye out for the JotForm link in your registration confirmation email. This must be completed prior to the weekend. The information collected is to ensure everyone has a fantastic weekend.

See the video below from our last camp, Mammal Muster:

And Invert Adventure: