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  • South Bluewater Park: October 2022 Field Trip
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  • NOVEMBER 2022 BRANCH UPDATE
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  • Aplins Weir: September 2022 Field Trip
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NOVEMBER 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on November 12, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

It’s a pleasure to welcome two new members this month, Nicole and Alex. When so many community groups have seen their membership dwindle in recent years, it is encouraging that ours currently remains stable (even showing a slight increase), with … Continue reading →

Graves Circuit Pallarenda: October Field Trip

Posted on November 11, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

It could be called the carpark circuit as it starts from the north end of the carpark and the graves are close to the south end, but you get there in roundabout fashion by an easy 2 km walk through … Continue reading →

Mutarnee: September 2021 Field Trip

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

This area of state land was where some of us had been setting camera traps for mahogany gliders since the end of 2020 but had never had time to just walk around exploring the area. We were asked to concentrate … Continue reading →

OCTOBER 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Welcome to our October update. At my place the koels are waking us up at all times of the night, a sure sign of summer. Also at my place, the bower-birds are getting seriously busy with a lot of prancing … Continue reading →

Queensland’s Threatened Species Crisis

Posted on October 14, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

“Flying-foxes are intelligent and remarkable. These unique animals help regenerate our forests and keep ecosystems healthy through pollination and seed dispersal. They are a migratory and nomadic keystone species: meaning a species that many other plants and animals rely on … Continue reading →

Ross Dam Wall: August 2021 Field Trip

Posted on September 13, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Only six people turned up to walk along the wall along Ross dam. A fair number of bird species were added to the list (below) as we gathered in the car park where noisy friarbirds and both black and white … Continue reading →

SEPTEMBER 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Welcome to new members Heather and Rebecca, who both joined up last month – glad to have you aboard! Thank you also to those members who responded so promptly to our “gentle reminders”  – we value you all. Visit our … Continue reading →

Goolboodi (Orpheus Island) yields a giant secret

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

The following media release issued by JCU, and accompanying images, are reprinted with permission. I urge you to follow the links to appreciate the grandeur and ‘life history’ of this coral, and what its future might be. The scientific paper … Continue reading →

The Burdekin: Keeping it Healthy

Posted on September 10, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

The Burdekin River belongs to all of us In 2020 the North Queensland Conservation Council (NQCC) began a dialogue with a wide range of stakeholders (irrigators, regional councils, farmers, fishers and scientists), looking for alternatives that would produce better outcomes … Continue reading →

AUGUST 2021 BRANCH UPDATE

Posted on August 15, 2021 by Townsville Brolga

Welcome to our August update everyone! Special “stay safe and stay well” wishes to those of our readers in Covid hotspots or affected by lockdowns – and please make sure you, your kids, your grandkids, and everyone you know disposes … Continue reading →

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