Comments on: Wynnum Mangrove Boardwalk https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wynnum-mangrove-boardwalk/ Travel Adventures in Australia, Japan & New Zealand Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:32:56 +0000 hourly 1 By: Toni Broome https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wynnum-mangrove-boardwalk/#comment-77580 Sun, 06 Feb 2022 01:32:56 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=3930#comment-77580 In reply to Mark Faust.

Hi Mark, I'm a little late getting to your comment but pleased to say we've done that walk twice in the past month and with the exception of the area immediately around the northern platform which is quite bare after being hit particularly hard by storms and king tides in early 2021 the rest seems to be looking pretty good. There is prolific new mangrove growth and depending on the tide plenty of crabs and small fish. In the heat of summer the active birdlife is less than at some other time of year but we saw sacred and collared kingfishers, mangrove gerygone, striated heron, 4 types of egret, black swans, chestnut teal, osprey, pied stilt, darters and royal spoonbill amongst others. If you enjoy spotting birds make sure to also walk up to the bird hide area behind, the mangroves are at a size now that you can't see the water and waders at the moment but if you walk along the tree line there are loads of fairywrens, tawny grassbirds, golden-headed cisticola and silvereye.

Wynnum Boardwalk January 2022 New growth in mangroves January 2022

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By: Mark Faust https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wynnum-mangrove-boardwalk/#comment-77570 Mon, 27 Dec 2021 09:31:46 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=3930#comment-77570 Sadly the Mangroves are suffering from dieback and the area looks in trouble.
Trees are sitting at 45 degree angles and every time I return the canopy lets in more and more light... on my last visit one tree simply 'broke' and tumbled over.
I am not a biologist by any reach of the imagination but leaves on every tree (the ones not dead yet) are very sickly looking.
Many trees show insect/borer infestation and the birdlife seems to be much less than previous years.
People walking and living in the area tell me that the area has been getting worse.
Strangely there are no reports of anyone looking into this?

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By: twoaussietravellers@yahoo.com https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wynnum-mangrove-boardwalk/#comment-285 Tue, 21 Oct 2014 23:27:47 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=3930#comment-285 In reply to Ashlea @ Glamour Coastal Living.

Thanks Ashlea, we are so lucky to have so many beautiful and interesting places in SE Queensland.

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By: Ashlea @ Glamour Coastal Living https://www.2aussietravellers.com/wynnum-mangrove-boardwalk/#comment-283 Mon, 20 Oct 2014 22:05:06 +0000 http://www.2aussietravellers.com/?p=3930#comment-283 I used to live right near here and loved taking my dog along this walk and around the wetlands. The Wynnum/Manly area is such a great place for walking or bike riding, so flat and beautiful outlooks towards the islands. Great spot!

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