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We fluked a beautiful day for the Wallaman Falls outing in between rain events. When we arrived at the Falls parking area, the group split into those who decided on cuppas first, scenery later, and those who bounded off to … Continue reading
It was raining to the north, the east and the south, the morning of our planned trip to the Common, but with the Common so close to the official Townsville rain gauge where rain rarely falls, it was almost guaranteed … Continue reading
WILDLIFE PRESERVATION SOCIETY OF QUEENSLAND – TOWNSVILLE BRANCH INC. PRESIDENT’S REPORT for the year ending 31 December 2016 The end of another busy year, once again with some extremely enjoyable times in the bush in the excellent company of our … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? Sunday March 19th: Town Common Excursion Meet 8.30am at main entrance (off the Pallarenda Road). Following the postponement of the kayaking trip we are staying local and picking a destination where it doesn’t matter much what the … Continue reading
It’s always difficult deciding where to go for a February outing as it is usually very hot or raining or both. We decided on the Mundy Creek Catchment Care area as it is easily accessible for most people and if rained … Continue reading
For three weeks in February we were honoured to have a Southern boobook (Ninox boobook) as a house and garden guest in Cranbrook. I first flushed it from its roost in the fairly thick vegetation at the front of the … Continue reading
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