Birdwatching
Birdwatching is a fascinating, ever-changing activity that increases our awareness and appreciation of natural wildlife and their relationship with the surrounding habitat. Gluepot reserve is one of the best places in Australia to see a variety of species - in fact, over 180 species have been recorded since the purchase of Gluepot by Birds Australia. Due to Gluepot's relative proximity to the townships of the Riverland, a large number of species can be found that are otherwise not within reach of most birdwatchers. These include Major Mitchell Cockatoo, Black-eared Miner, Striated Grasswren, Shy Heathwren, White-browed Treecreeper, Hooded Robin, Crested Bellbird, Chestnut Quail-thrush and Southern Scrubrobin. Eight species of Honeyeater frequent the reserve and during spring, Crimson and Orange Chat regularly visit. With luck and persistence, even rarer species such as Malleefowl and Red-lored Whistler may be observed and every once in a while, the elusive Scarlet-chested Parrot makes an appearance at the Reserve. The visitor information centre contains a notice board with latest sightings. A CD with Gluepot bird calls can be purchased from there or from our on-line store. For more detailed information on the birdlife of Gluepot (including a bird list) go to our birds of gluepot page.
Special projects
From time to time, special activities occur that require volunteer input, such as revegetation, Malleefowl grid surveys, Black-eared Miner counts, etc. Please re-visit this page regularly to check what's on.
Birds Australia Campout 2008
Birds Australia's annual Congress & Campout will be held at award-winning Gluepot Reserve in the Riverland of South Australia. Celebrating Gluepot's 10th Anniversary, the Congress will hold one day of talks and presentations in Waikerie, with the second day to be spent visiting and learning about Gluepot. The Campout will carry on from here, and attendees are allowed to stay as long as they like. For more information and to register please visit the Birds Australia website or alternatively, 
download the brochure.
