Wildlife Sightings & Submissions

WildWatch Noosa  

Help protect Noosa’s unique biodiversity by reporting wildlife sightings through the Wildwatch Noosa App.

Developed by Noosa & District Landcare with support from Noosa Council, the app allows community members to record sightings of priority native species. Council proudly hosts and promotes the app and its web-based platform to support informed, community-driven conservation.

Each report helps build a clearer picture of where these species live, move, and face threats across the Shire.

Why Report Sightings?

Data collected through Wildwatch Noosa contributes to:

  • Tracking species presence and movement
  • Identifying key habitats and wildlife corridors
  • Informing local conservation and land management decisions
  • Supporting research and efforts to protect threatened species

What You Can Record

The Wildwatch Noosa App is specifically designed to record sightings of the following species:

  • Koala
  • Greater Glider
  • Echidna
  • Giant Barred Frog
  • Platypus
  • Glossy Black-Cockatoo

Each sighting can include a photo, comments, and GPS location.

Get the App

How to download the Wildwatch Noosa app:

You can submit koala observations via a desktop or smart device. Access is available through the Wildwatch Noosa dashboard or QR code below. Using a smart device is an easier option as it captures GPS locations automatically. The app also works offline, allowing you to save observations and complete them later.

Filling out the survey form using the field app:

The Wildwatch Noosa survey is quick, user-friendly, and designed to streamline your observations:

  • Smart features: Questions adapt based on your answers, hiding irrelevant sections. For example:
  • Feral species submissions skip health or site details.
  • For sick or injured koalas, symptom-related questions appear along with a rescue group contact number (call immediately if needed).
  • Mandatory fields: Only questions marked with a red * are required, but adding more details is encouraged to enhance data quality.
How to get started:
  1. Download the app: Install the ArcGIS Survey123 app using the QR code (allow all permissions). This is a one-time setup.
  2. Load the survey: Scan the QR code again to download the “Wildwatch Noosa” survey. The survey will stay on your device for future use.
  3. Open the survey: Select “Continue without signing in.”
  4. Submit your observation: Fill out the form, then:
    • If online, click the tick and choose “Send now.”
    • If offline, save it in your “Outbox” to send later when back in range.
Scan the QR code

Scan to access the field App. It is recommended you use the field App if using a smart device.

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Web-Based Wildlife Reporting

Prefer to use a computer? You can also submit sightings via the web platform: Wildwatch Noosa Public Dashboard

A Community Effort

Wildwatch Noosa is a joint initiative by Noosa & District Landcare and Noosa Council, made possible by the support of local residents, wildlife carers, and volunteers. Together, we can protect the iconic species that help define Noosa’s natural identity.

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