Shorebirds at Lower Maroochy River
The Lower Maroochy River is a high value shorebird habitat thanks to its sandbanks and mudflats.
View the map of shorebird habitat in Maroochy River (PDF, 1.17MB).
Lower Maroochy River shorebird species
Spotting shorebirds
View this map to for the best locations to see shorebirds at the Lower Maroochy River. Shorebirds are best observed during low tide using binoculars or a spotting scope.
Here is a sample of the shorebirds you might spot.
Shorebird surveys
Regular surveys take place at the Lower Maroochy River, as part of the Shorebird conservation action plan.
Recent sightings include:
Maroochy River 18 November 2024
- Far Eastern Curlew (critically endangered)
- Bar-tailed Godwit (endangered)
- Whimbrel
- Pacific Golden Plover
- Red-necked Stint
- Grey-tailed Tattler
- Beach-stone Curlew
- Red-capped Plover with chicks
- Pied Stilt
- Pied Oystercatcher