About Curlew Island
Home of the Eastern Curlew.
This island is the most significant site in the whole of the Gold Coast Broadwater for shorebirds. "Curlew Island" is located on "Curlew Banks" at the southern end of the Gold Coast Broadwater.
Curlew Island is directly opposite the Grand Hotel on Marine Parade. It is a short boat ride from the mainland. Most people overlook the shorebirds which live here, as they merge into their environment. However they are clearly visible with a scope or a good pair of binoculars.
Between 100 and 400 shorebirds gather here at high tide. The most common shorebird species seen here are Eastern Curlews, Bar-tailed Godwits and Whimbrels.
Usually these are accompanied by many other species such as Pelicans, Gulls and Terns.
The link below takes you to the pdf book which Bob wrote about the island. It is best viewed on a computer.
The book was completed in 2014 and it is a record of what he saw and photographed over a two year period. He has also included a section about birds found along the 'Federation Walk' on the Spit.
Click on the link below to view the book.
Birds of Curlew Island and the Federation Walk
