Discover the wonder of the Albert Lyrebird in the beautiful Border Ranges of South-East Queensland, Australia. Listen to the superb songster awaken the rainforest at dawn and enjoy his captivating dance of love.
The Alberts Lyrebird is known as the “troubadour of the rainforest” being a superb songster and master of mimicry. They imitate the calls of many other forest birds including Satin Bowerbird, Crimson Rosella, Currawong, Logrunner and Grey Shrike-thrush. Included in their song are also other noises such as wing beats, feather rustling and beak snapping. The beauty of their call is not only the exceptional mimicry but the tone, volume and the overlaying of the song and noises. Their song remain largely unchanged, being passed from generation to generation.
The Albert Lyrebird is also renowned for its shyness. They do not tolerate the presence of people and if they see, hear or suspect that something is amiss they immediately stop singing and displaying and quietly leave that area of their territory. This is why the Alberts Lyrebird has remained such an elusive bird to observe. His exquisite voice, his beautiful song and renowned shyness makes witnessing his display an elusive goal for bird watchers all over the world.
Killarney Lyrebird Experience provides an exclusive opportunity for you, as a guest of the rainforest, to witness the song and dance of the Alberts Lyrebird during the height of the breeding season in July. In the company of your experienced rainforest guide you will set off before dawn ready to be in place to listen and await the arrival of the male bird at his display platform.
Due to the terrain and the necessity of sitting absolutely still the activity is unsuitable for people with mobility aids or children.
Killarney Lyrebird Experience is located at The Falls, only a 3 hour drive from Brisbane, the capital city of Queensland, Australia. The Falls is situated in the beautiful World Heritage mountains of the Scenic Rim. The surrounding district offers a wide variety of accommodation and other tourist activities and destinations.
