Oxley Creek Common ride and Horror Magpie attack.

The Oxley Creek Common has been opened to the public since 2003. Historically it has been a riparian rainforest with alluvial plains, a logging coupe, family farms, and a agricultural research station. Some areas are still used by Corinda State High School for grazing livestock, as part of their agricultural science program. Much of the 120 hectare Common is a low-lying floodplain and wetland system, which is a unique and ecologically significant part of the Oxley Creek catchment.
There are numerous ways to enjoy the Oxley Creek Common, with over 4km of walking tracks to evocative destinations like the Pelican Lagoon, Jabiru Swamp, and the Secret Forest. The Common is a great place for bird-watching with some unique and rare species to be found, such as the Magpie Goose, Black-necked Stork, Brown Goshawk, and Latham’s Snipe.

There are many Native species being re-introduced to the common while we eradicate the devastating invasive weed species.

With plenty of picnic spots and two BBQ’s available the common is a perfect place to spend time with your friends and family

Swooping Birds.
Peak breeding season for Australian magpies is August through to November, which is normally when the swooping begins.

During this time, they will defend their nests and chicks, but also defend their surrounding territory. Male adults are using their body language – beak clapping, whooshing above your head and screeching – to warn you to keep away from their eggs or newly-hatched chicks.