Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Support Group

02/02/2026

The Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary is alive with diversity. From tiny invertebrates hidden in the wetland fern, to frogs, birds, fish, and reptiles moving through the water and vegetation, each creature plays a role in this living system.

Together, they create a rich web of life that makes the wetlands such a vital and extraordinary place. 🌿💧🦋

Happy World Wetlands Day! 🌏

📷: Bernice Wood

06/11/2025

How special is this 😍

Last month, a family of sugar gliders was spotted nesting in a box at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary - a first for the area!

This surprise find is extra special because our wetlands are mostly home to mangroves, not a vegetation structure that sugar gliders prefer. But tucked among some paperbark trees in the area, these gliders found a cosy spot!

Did you know?
🍃 Sugar Gliders can glide up to 90 metres between trees!
🍃 These social animals live in family groups called clans or colonies.
🍃 Their diet includes nectar, pollen, and seeds, making them important pollinators, especially for banksias.
🍃 They’re nocturnal, sleeping by day in leafy nests inside tree hollows…or in nest boxes when hollows are hard to find. That’s why our Nest Box Monitoring Project is a big deal! When nature’s real estate is tight, we’re building glider-friendly rentals and tracking who moves in!.

🌸 Our Spring 2025 Nest Box Monitoring season is nearly over, but if you’re keen to get involved, volunteer spots will reopen early next year for Autumn. Stay tuned!

27/10/2025

This months Maroochy Wetlands Bird Observers Outing was to Mt Tibrogargan, in the beautiful Glass House Mountains. 📸

Here are the sightings from the day. 🐦

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04/08/2025

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30/06/2025

Here is the latest from the Maroochy Wetlands Bird Observers 🐦📸👀

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21/06/2025

What a great day some of the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary Volunteers had last Thursday! 😃

Artist in residence, Christina Lowry, invites you to craft a bird skull from porcelain clay and add your creation to a collaborative installation. 🌿✨

There is still time to participate
📅 Dates:
• 23rd - 27th June
• 30th June 2025
🕙 Times: 10am - 2pm

This free, fun workshop raises awareness about our unique and threatened bird species. All materials provided – no experience needed!

Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm and spend as little as 10 minutes or up to an hour crafting your piece. Let’s get creative for conservation! 🌍

Register your spot here 👉https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/birds-of-clay-with-christina-lowry-registration-1370581408889?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawLDJrdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJa3d3cE1DOVN3cU5MZUR3AR6Za5Gfeko7QJhBc46WEvKTg-EF_MnZu50RYOU1VuX0Eo3ZVw1suaata1E74A_aem_bn8ZzauZ9sDEtDczRJIdHA

Thank you for the photos Jo Foster 📷

21/06/2025

Look what we have going on at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary!

Come to a free clay workshop and join visiting artist Christina Lowry in a hands-on clay workshop celebrating the incredible birdlife of Southeast Queensland.
📍Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary, Sports Road, Bli Bli
🗓️June 17 – 20
🗓️June 23 – 27
🗓️June 30
⏲️10am – 2pm

To join in this wonderful workshop please register here 👉https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/birds-of-clay-with-christina-lowry-registration-1370581408889?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawLDJrdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJa3d3cE1DOVN3cU5MZUR3AR6Za5Gfeko7QJhBc46WEvKTg-EF_MnZu50RYOU1VuX0Eo3ZVw1suaata1E74A_aem_bn8ZzauZ9sDEtDczRJIdHA

01/04/2025

With so much going on with the weather lately, the Maroochy Wetlands Bird Observers outing back in February, seems so long ago.
🦜🐦‍⬛☀️
Apologies for not posting this sooner!

Please enjoy a read of the groups observations. 🙂👇

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14/03/2025

Now that the weather has passed, the boardwalk at the Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary has been checked and cleared. Visiting the beautiful Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary is a GO!

Life at the Sanctuary is getting on with what they do best! 🦀🐟

Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary is OPEN! 🌱

10/03/2025

🌧 ⚠️ PLEASE BE ADVISED ⚠️🌧

All of the Sunshine Coast Council's Environmental Visitor Centres will remain closed, including Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary.

To stay up to date with current service interruptions and closures for the Sunshine Coast Council visit
https://www.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/living-and-community/community-safety/disasters/closures-and-service-interruptions?

03/03/2025

❌🌀 PLEASE BE ADVISED 🌀❌

The Environmental Visitor Centres - including Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary - will be closed until further notice due to the unpredictability of Tropical Cyclone Alfred.

Gale force wind gusts are expected, which have the potential to bring down trees and powerlines.

For all warnings, stay informed with Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub at https://disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ for up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including: weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras and flood mapping.



Contact the SES for storm and flood assistance, including sandbagging, on 13 25 00 https://www.ses.qld.gov.au

In an emergency always call Triple Zero (000)

03/03/2025

⚠️ Please be prepared for the upcoming weather! 🌊🌬

🌬️ GALE FORCE WINDS LIKELY TO BRING DOWN TREES AND POWERLINES

2.53pm Sunday 2 March 2025

Gale force wind gusts as a result of Tropical Cyclone Alfred are expected later today (March 2) and overnight across the Sunshine Coast coastline and hinterland.

Council is urging the community to stay away from, and report, fallen trees and downed power lines.

⚠️ How to report fallen trees and powerlines
• Report fallen trees on Council roads or parks. For urgent and hazardous situations please phone 5475 7272. You can also report via the Sunshine Coast App (free from the App Store or Google Play).
• For trees on main roads (such as Sunshine Motorway, Nicklin Way, Caloundra Rd and the Bruce Highway), contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) on 13 19 40.
• If you see fallen power lines, stay clear and call Energex immediately on 13 19 62.
• Contact Energex if you have lost power on 13 62 62.
• To subscribe to receive Energex power outage alerts in your area, visit https://www.energex.com.au/

🟨 Sandbags now available at Caloundra
SES has opened up two public pick-up point for sandbags:
• At their Caloundra Depot, Ulm Street South, Caloundra.
• Lighthouse Rugby Club in Caloundra located at Lighthouse Park - 81 Arthur Street, Caloundra.

You can collect them or you can fill sandbags yourself. Sandbags are a simple and effective way to help reduce the impact of flooding and protect your property.

⛔ Environmental Centres will temporarily close
Due to the predicted wind impacts of TC Alfred, a number of Council-owned venues will close from tomorrow (Monday 3 March 2025) until further notice, including:
• Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
• Maroochy Bushland Botanic Gardens
• Maroochy Wetlands Sanctuary
• Sugar Bag Recreation Park’s mountain bike trails

🌀 How is TC Alfred tracking?
TC Alfred has been moving southwards and weakening and is forecast to turn southeast tonight, moving further away from the Queensland coast while weakening further.

By Tuesday, it is expected to slow down and turn westward, moving back towards the southern Queensland coast.

🌐 More Information:
For all warnings, stay informed with Sunshine Coast Council’s Disaster Hub at https://disaster.sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au/ for up-to-date information and links to key emergency services in one location, including: weather warnings, road closures, evacuation centres, airport updates, traffic cameras and flood mapping.

Contact the SES for storm and flood assistance, including sandbagging, on 13 25 00 https://www.ses.qld.gov.au

📞 In an emergency always call Triple Zero (000)