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In the last months of 2016 we were saddened by news of the loss of two very special members who enriched the lives of those who knew them. They were both warm and generous in spirit and shared a … Continue reading
Was it a stroke of genius or just some positive thinking that prompted the idea for our end of year venture to Hinchinbrook’s Zoe Bay? When Denise came up with the suggestion I admit to worrying that it would be … Continue reading
This account was contributed by our vice-president Denise who joined the first Bilby Tracks venture last September. Four similar week-long trips are planned for 2017 in April/May, June, September and November – read more here and register your interest if you … Continue reading
Last November Townsville Branch members, Denise and Pam, travelled north to learn more about what is being done to safeguard the future of the mahogany glider. The following account is by Denise, with photos from both Denise and Pam. The … Continue reading
Phew! What a month it’s been! As soon as the weather warms (not that it cooled much at all this year) things start happening: summer migrants arrive (in their thousands in some cases), and, as you can see from above, … Continue reading
The first of this season’s Pied Imperial-pigeon counts on North Brook island – the 51st year of this remarkable survey – was held on 27 October and it was good to hear the total was a healthy 19,023. When I boarded … Continue reading
The above collection of gorgeous black flying-fox pups were among twenty rescued from Dan Gleeson Gardens by wildlife carers on the morning of November 4th. All had been found under or near the creche tree: a large fig away from … Continue reading
At just 20 minutes drive down the highway the Mount Elliot section of Cape Bowling Green National Park is, for most of us, the easiest national park to access – so four years after our last branch trip, it was … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? October 17-23rd is the Aussie Backyard Bird Count, a project of BirdLife Australia. All you need is to find 20 minutes during that week and go out into your backyard, nearby park or other birdie site and … Continue reading
These wonderful photographs were taken by JCU researcher Dr Isabel Beasley while observing a herd of 20 dugongs, some with newborn calves, feeding in Hinchinbrook’s Missionary Bay. The dugongs appeared while Dr Beasley and rangers from the Girringun Aboriginal Corporation were conducting an annual … Continue reading