TREAT

Over 150 species of bird use Pelican Point for at least part of the year. Waterbirds like the PELICAN and some DUCKS are always here, and COTTON PYGMY-GEESE and GREAT CREASTED GREBES often visit. In some years up to 100 Sarus Cranes may roost on the point and BIRDS OF PREY hunt overhead.

Regular nesting species include BLACK-SHOULDERED KITES, PURPLE SWAMPHENS, WHITE-THROATED GERYGONES and large numbers of GOLDEN HEADED CISTICOLAS.

Most of the CUCKOOS are migrants while the range of resident and visiting HONEYEATERS at Pelican Point is expanding all the time as the planted trees grow, flower and fruit. Rare visitors have included a Little Ringed Plover and Satin Flycatchers.

As you walk the Pelican Point trails you will be aware of many different birds in the trees, grassland, water water's edge and overhead. Enjoy your visit!

I - Introduced species, E - Wet Tropics endemic species.

This list has been compiled from surveys and other records by members of TREAT and Birds Australia, and local residents. TREAT would be pleased to hear of interesting sightings, nesting or other observations - Contact TREAT

Illustrations courtesy of Birds Australia, except Australian Pelican (C Hall). The bird names and order of this list are as recommended by Birds Australia (Royal Australasian Ornithologists' Union). List complied by Elinor Scambler.

For more information on Pelican Point visit the Pelican Point Project Page

The Pelican Point Bird List is also available as a pdf: Pelican Point Bird list

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