Where would you like to see a bird feeding station on Coast?

YOU will get to have a say on where a wild bird feeding station could be built on the Fraser Coast.

FEED: The Fraser Coast Regional Council wants you to have a say on locations for a bird feeding business. Picture: Greg Miller

YOU will get to have a say on where a wild bird feeding station could be built on the Fraser Coast.

At the council's meeting on Wednesday councillors voted to begin public consultation on potential locations for the site.

Suggested locations include the Hervey Bay Botanical Gardens, Nielsen Park and Coopers Walk (between Nielsen Park and the Torquay tennis court).

Councillor George Seymour voted against the idea of a bird feeding station, noting the concerns of the New South Wales Office of Environment and Heritage.

The office says there has been scientific evidence that indicates artificial feeding of lorikeets may have "serious disease implications" on wild birds.

"I disagree with the movement to this type of activity," Cr Seymour said.

Mayor Chris Loft said bird feeding could be a "potential iconic tourist attraction for the region".

Cr Loft cited the Currumbin Bird Sanctuary as putting the Gold Coast on the map, and said the same could be done on the Fraser Coast.

Councillor Stuart Taylor also voted against the bird feeding idea because he did "not see the value" in the idea.

If feedback shows there is support for a location on council land, the council will call for expressions of interest for the management and operation of a bird feeding station.

Despite the concerns of the New South Wales Environment office, Queensland's Department of Environment and Heritage Protection will issue a commercial permit for bird feeding.