Curlew Island
Curlew Banks are the large sand banks which take up much of the southern Broadwater on the Gold Coast. Curlew Island is the highest part of the banks and is an important roost for international birds at high tide.
Explore the links on this page to find out more about the wonderful area which is almost in the heart of Southport.
1. Birds of the Broadwater and Federation Walk is a photo-journal composed over two years of the interesting Birdlife found on Curlew Island.
Link - Birds of Curlew Island and the Federation Walk
2. 'Curlew' is a common name for several different birds which visit or reside on the Gold Coast.
This photo-book will help you to sort out the difference between them.
Link - Our Curlews
3. Shorebirds are very shy. They are hunted for food on their migrations and preyed on by wolves and foxes at their breeding sites. Any wonder they are frightened of people and dogs. Here is what happens when a thoughtless boatie decides to beach in the middle of a flock.
Link - Disturbance
4. Here is some more detail about Curlew Island. Facts, figures and how the birds use the island.
Link - Curlew Island Values
5. Spend a day on Curlew Island. This visit happend when the Beach Stone Curlews were breeding there.
Link - A Day on Curlew Island
6. Where did the Broadwater get all its sand. What will it be like in 50 years. Here is an explanation.
Link - Gold Coast Sand Movements This onshore drift makes if difficult to keep ports on the east coast of Australia open. Link - Seaway shoals
7. The Beach Stone Curlews breed on Curlew Island in 2015. Follow their story.
The Beach Stone Curlews on Curlew Island
