Count Dates 2026
A wader count in progress! © 2010 QWSG
The following list of dates gives the scheduled QWSG count dates and also the Port of Brisbane count dates. If you want to be involved in regular counts or would like to come along and see how a count is conducted, please contact our Count Coordinator (see the Contact Us page).
Please note that due to insurance reasons we are not always able to include new people in counts straight away, particularly in areas like the Port of Brisbane which are working sites where we operate under contract.
However, we are always looking for new counters so please do get in touch if you are interested in getting involved and helping us out. At the moment we really need new counters so if you think you can make the commitment to a count every month, or to just help out an existing counter please contact us, see the contact page for the count coordinator’s contact details.
QWSG High Tide Monthly Count Program 2026
Sat 21 Feb 2.33m at 11:56
Sat 21 Mar 2.31m at 10:55
Sat 18 Apr 2.23m at 09:50
Sat 16 May 2.10m at 08:38
Sat 13 Jun 1.96m at 07:21 Optional count
Sat 18 Jul 1.96m at 12:30 National Winter Count
Sat 15 Aug 2.07m at 11:18
Sat 12 Sep 2.17m at 10:13
Sat 10 Oct 2.25m at 09:10
Sat 7 Nov 2.27m at 08:07
Sat 12 Dec 2.36m at 11:23
Counters Rockhampton and north – please select a date as close as possible to the count programme Sat day with suitable tides to enable you to complete your counts.
Port of Brisbane Count Dates – 2026
Sun 22 Feb 2.16m at 12:32 Meet at 11:10
Sun 22 Mar 2.15m at 11:33 Meet at 10:10
Sun 19 Apr 2.10m at 10:33 Meet at 09:10
Sun 17 May 2.02m at 09:29 Meet at 08:15
Sun 14 Jun 1.91m at 08:20 Meet at 07:15
Sun 19 Jul 1.95m at 13:16 Meet at 12:15 Nat Winter Count
Sun 16 Aug 2.08m at 11:59 Meet at 10:40
Sun 13 Sep 2.20m at 10:50 Meet at 09:30
Sun 11 Oct 2.30m at 09:46 Meet at 08:25
Sun 8 Nov 2.35m at 08:45 Meet at 07:25
Sun 13 Dec 2.32m at 11:58 Meet at 10:40
Wader ID Days
King Island, Wellington Point
Wednesday 22 July 2026
Time: 9.00am start
Walk Leader: Gary Kane (ph. 0412 423 023, email garykane1@gmail.com)
Grade: 2 walk
This is the classic low tide walk from Wellington Point to King Island. As well as the usual Bayside birds, we’ll be on the lookout for Double-banded Plovers visiting from New Zealand and other migratory shorebirds that have decided to stay in the southern hemisphere for the winter.
The walk should be easy, but we are planning to get wet and muddy. We’ll be walking out over the sand isthmus, then continuing to the rocky outcrop to the north of the Island and coming back over the mudflats to the east of the Island. You will need footwear you are happy to get wet and muddy, like old sneakers, sandals, gumboots or waterproof hiking boots. Bring your telescope if you have one, as the shorebirds can be tricky to spot.
Low tide will be 0.62m at 09:21, and high tide will be 1.97m at 4:10pm.
Meet in the first car park as you arrive at Wellington Point Recreation Reserve. This is the car park near the children’s play area and public toilets. We can have morning tea under the big fig tree, and hope the Nankeen Night-herons are still there. See link: meeting place.
In addition to appropriate footwear, bring the unusual hat, windproof jacket, sunscreen, insect repellent, chair and morning tea to share at the bird call at the end of the outing.
Contact Gary Kane on 0412 423 023 to register, and for more details. Participation will be strictly limited to people with confirmed registrations.
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