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In mid-January our vice-president observed an unusual phenomenon on Balgal Beach: a dark line stretching for at least 2 kilometres along the full length of the beach south from the mouth of Rollingstone Creek. In the photo above it may … Continue reading
Last night I attended a presentation by a highly motivated Mission Beach woman who, for the last two years, has been campaigning to strengthen the measures contained in Queensland’s Animal Management (Cats and Dogs) Act and increase its powers of … Continue reading
Here we are at the start of another year – scary how quickly they come round. Firstly, apologies for not getting an update out before Christmas, so there are now a few things to catch up on. HAPPENING RIGHT NOW! … Continue reading
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