Wyreema Wetlands WPSQ Toowoomba Newsletter

16th February 2016

WYREEMA WETLANDS FEATURES IN WILDLIFE QLD TOOWOOMBA BRANCH NEWSLETTER

The Autumn edition of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland - Toowoomba Branch Newsletter has featured a two page article on the risky future of the Wyreema Wetland Bird Population.

Read the full article on their website here.

Front Page of WPSQ Toowoomba Branch Newsletter - Autumn 2016

Birdlife Southern Qld visits Wyreema Wetlands

16th January 2016

On Saturday 16th January, Judith Hoyle from Bird Life Southern Queensland attended an onsite induction and tour of the Wyreema Water Treatment Plant, co-ordinated by Mick Atzeni from the Toowoomba Bird Observers Club. Other induction attendees included Judi Gray - President of Wildlife Preservation Society Toowoomba Branch, Deborah Metters from South East Queensland Catchments and representatives from the Toowoomba Field Naturalists Club. Despite wet overcast weather on the day, a large bird list was still compiled, including Pink Eared Ducks and Plum-headed Finches, which are usually rare to be seen in this part of the darling downs region. Every one in attendance agreed with Mick’s vision for the Wyreema Wetlands location, the options available, and the compromises that may have to be considered to ensure the habitat’s longevity.

"Wyreema Wetlands - Upper Ponds" 16/01/16 (iPhone Photo)

"Wyreema Wetlands - Lower Pond"  16/01/16 (iPhone Photo)

Flock of Pink-eared Ducks flying towards the lower pond at "Wyreema Wetlands" 16/01/16 (iPhone Photo)

Waterbirds Galore at Wyreema Wetlands

15th January 2016

WYREEMA WETLAND BIRDING HIGHLIGHTS

Russell Jenkins visited the Wyreema Wastewater Treatment Plant for a birding outing and has shared with us some of his fabulous photos of a wide variety of birds seen during his visit to the facility.  

To see the full collection of images, and read about his experience birding at the location over the last few years, please visit Russell's Blog here:  http://russelljenkinsstoop.blogspot.com.au/

Magnificent Waterbird Scene at Wyreema Wetlands, photographed by Russell Jenkins, January 2016.

Pink-eared Ducks at Wyreema Wetlands, January 2016

"Wyreema Wetlands" January 2016

Eastern Grey Kangaroo at Wyreema Wetlands January 2016

Zebra Finches at Wyreema Wetlands January 2016

Waterfowl on stormwater runoff dam adjacent to the final treatment pond at Wyreema Wetlands, January 2016

Royal Spoonbill & Yellow-billed Spoonbill at Wyreema Wetlands, January 2016

Australasian Darter at Wyreema Wetlands, January 2016

Australian Pelican at Wyreema Wetlands, January 2016

Wyreema Treatment Plant Land Map

09th November 2015

WYREEMA SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT - LAND MAP - TOOWOOMBA REGIONAL COUNCIL

Aerial photo of the plant lagoons and land owned by Council. Once the plant is decommissioned  mid 2016 Council under its licence for the plant will be required to prepare a plan to decommission and rehabilitate the treatment lagoons. At this stage such a plan is yet to be determined.

Wyreema Sewage Treatment Plant Land Map

Wyreema Water Construction Underway

2015

WYREEMA WATER & SEWARAGE PROJECT WELL UNDERWAY

Construction works are underway on the Wyreema Water and Sewerage Project that will deliver key water and sewerage infrastructure to the area.   See original article online here

Wyreema Water & Sewerage Project - TRC Update - 2015

Small Birds of the Wyreema Wetlands Facility

A COLLECTION OF SMALL BIRD PHOTOGRAPHS TAKEN AT THE "WYREEMA WETLANDS" FACILITY

Australian Reed Warbler at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012

Male Chestnut-breasted Mannikin at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012

Golden-headed Cisticola - Wyreema Wetlands 2012

Rufous Songlark at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012

Male Superb Fairy-wren at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012 

Tawny Grassbird at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012

Yellow-rumped Thornbill at Wyreema Wetlands, 2012 

Zebra Finches at Wyreema Wetlands 2012