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Queensland Ornithological Conference 2026

Saturday 25 July 2026
Sirromet, Mt Cotton
Brisbane, Queensland‍ ‍

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Every other year, BirdLife Southern Queensland and Birds Queensland join forces to co-host the Queensland Ornithological Conference. This event brings together local and national experts and enthusiasts on Australian avifauna to share and discuss the latest bird research and conservation.

BirdLife Southern Queensland and Birds Queensland will host the 2026 Queensland Ornithological Conference at Sirromet, 850-938 Mount Cotton Road, Brisbane, Queensland on Saturday, 25 July 2026.

Abstract submissions closed on 12 June.

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The Queensland Ornithological Conference 2026 Program includes:

  • Bird Walk on the grounds of Sirromet at 7am

  • Gather at 8.30, for proceedings at 9am

  • Morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea included

  • Morning Keynote: Dr Golo Maurer

  • Afternoon Keynote: Professor Hugh Possingham

  • Multiple Raffles Prizes: Tickets here. Drawn on the afternoon of the conference.

Full Program will be available for download soon.

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Raffle Prizes include:

  1. HANZAB collection in mint condition - Valued @ $2500

  2. Wrightsair Lake Eyre (Kati Thanda) flight for 2 - Valued @ $820

  3. Bellthorpe Stays 2 Night Accommodation Package - Valued @ $680

  4. Binna Burra 2 nights in a Tiny Wild House for two adults - Valued @ $641

  5. O’Reilly's Gift Voucher for 2 Nights Accommodation - Valued @ $522

  6. BirdWeather PUC AI-powered bioacoustics platform - Valued @ $500

  7. BirdWeather PUC AI-powered bioacoustics platform - Valued @ $500

  8. Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary - 4 General Entry Tickets - Valued @ $280

  9. Print from La Source Australia - Finch Couple - Valued @ $145

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