K'gari (Fraser Island): Bird Photography and Diversity Mapping

Raptor Spotting & Wildlife Photography
Join us for a few days on glorious K’gari. We will map the occurrence of the spectacular birds of prey soaring and foraging from the tall dunes to the surf. For those wanting to learn the first steps of ‘serious’ wildlife photography, I will bring cameras with a powerful tele lens (you keep the photos of course). Naturally, you can also bring your camera equipment and binoculars (we will have some). The general idea is to create a new, positive narrative of our spectacular beaches that can, hopefully, translate into better conservation of these glorious ecosystems.
Notes:
· We need to complete some risk paperwork, so please get in touch with me via email so I can send you the forms (apologies for this but don't shoot the messenger): [tschlach@usc.edu.au](mailto:tschlach@usc.edu.au)
· By attending this activity, you agree to take full responsibility for your personal safety. Ocean Beaches cannot be held responsible for any mishap that may occur.
· Bring the ‘usual’ for weekend trip in Queensland: hat, sunglasses, water, binoculars (if you have some), change of clothes, torch….Leave 07:00 on day 1 am and return in late afternoon on the final day.
· Depart: University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, Carpark P22 (free parking for the duration of the trip); located the the southern end of the campus, entrance at Claymore Road. near the McDonald's and the servo. I can also pick up folks if they struggle to get there. https://www.usc.edu.au/about/locations/maps
· Weather emergency: I make a call the evening before if the forecast is truly miserable.
· Equipment: none needed; we supply everything. rain jacket (!!!), personal medication, water bottle, bottles with fermented content (😊), snacks.
· $ cost to participants: zero (zilch, nil, nada....) thanks to a generous Citizen Science Grant from the Office of the Queensland Chief Scientist.
· Transport: provided; we will travel in a 4WD vehicle. It can get a bit crammed,
· Fitness: some expected as we will walk along the beach in soft sand picking up litter. There will also be some scrambling in and out of the 4WD vehicle. We might also do some walks in the inland areas of the island. Nothing too strenuous and we accommodate everyone.
· Accommodation: provided in cabins at Dilli Village (all paid for).
https://www.usc.edu.au/k-gari-app/explore/points-of-interest/dilli-village
· Food: I can provide dinner. Lunch: bring your own and/or we stop at places on the island that sell pies, ice cream etc.; please let us know about any food allergies/preferences (within limits).
· Strictly NO peanuts (in any form).
· Anything else: please text/call/email/message Thomas (04009066710, [tschlach@usc.edu.au](mailto:tschlach@usc.edu.au)