In North Queensland ornithological / political circles no one stands out more than BIg Bird , above, a giant Curlew , who is backing the ALP candidate in the federal seat of Herbert, John Ring. Elsewhere in Queensland, which is facing wild weather, record rain in some areas and more flooding, the environment and other major issues are being highlighted below by the ALP, the sign supported by a shy, normal - sized Curlew visible in the background, on the far left , naturally.