Bird Trails
There are 3 trails, with a brief description of the habitat, how to get there (with GPS readings) and the name of a few of the birds you might find there. There are over 300 species of birds within 100 km of Crows Nest, with habitats ranging from vine scrub in the east to brigalow scrub in the west, with a significant water bird site at Lake Cooby.
Bird Trails Introduction
There are 3 trails, North, East and South, each with 7 or more sites. There is a brief description of the habitat; how to get there, with GPS readings; and the name of a few of the birds you might find there.
North Bird Trail
This trail starts in Crows Nest,follows the New England Highway to Cooyar, and on to the The Palms National Park. Then returns via Pierces Creek Road to Crows Nest. There are nine sites.
Total distance 115 km.
Best Sites: N2, N5, N6, N9
East Bird Trail
This trail starts in Crows Nest, goes to the Crows Nest Falls, and then does a loop around via Lakes Perseverance and Cressbrook, returning to Crows Nest along the New England Highway. Seven sites. Total distance 85 km.
Best Sites: E1, E4, E5. E6
South Bird Trail
Starting from Crows Nest, the trail travels south, joining the New England Highway at Geham. then on to Highfields Falls, Spring Bluff, and back though Highfields to Lake Cooby. Eight sites.
Total distance 114 km.
Best Sites: S7, S8