Toowoomba Birding Festival

Join the inaugural Toowoomba Birding Festival, a celebration of feathered friends taking flight from 13 – 27 September. Bird enthusiasts of all ages can spread their wings with a variety of activities designed to delight everyone from fledgling bird watchers to seasoned twitchers.

Explore the region’s stunning birdlife through guided walks tailored for both adults and kids, or nest in for fascinating talks covering local bird species, garden bird attraction techniques, agricultural avian friends, and tips for capturing that perfect bird photo. Whether you’re hoping to spot a rare visitor or simply enjoy the chorus of local songbirds, Toowoomba Birding Festival offers something for every nature lover.

Grab your binoculars and join our flock for a tweet-rific time during this spring celebration!

Check out the schedule of events below:

Sat 13 Sept
8am – Guided walk at Duggan Park
1pm – Birding Talk – birds of the area

Sun 21 Sept
8am – Guided walk at Lions Park (Hodgson Vale)
9.30am – “Did You Spot It?” puppet show at Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat
10am – Guided walk for kids at Toowoomba Waterbird Habitat
1pm – Birding Talk – how to attract birds to your garden

Sat 27 Sept
8am – Guided walk at Cooby Dam
1pm – Birding Talk – birds on farms, and photographing birds