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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
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
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 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
Before attending any of our activities please see our STAYING COVID-SAFE statement here: https://townsville.wildlife.org.au On 19th September, we will go to a block of crown land near Mutarnee and explore sections where we have set up camera traps previously, or will … Continue reading
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
Once again we outsourced our agonising over where to go for the next trip, and joined with our friends from Cassowary Coast and Hinchinbrook Branch on their outing to Tyto Wetlands at Ingham on a pleasantly overcast day. The bats … Continue reading
Here’s this month’s snapshot of news and events … I apologise for it being rather hastily complled! June Field trip: June’s wander round Ingham’s Tyto wetlands was very pleasant for our combined group from two Branches. After enjoying our picnic … Continue reading
URGENT – HAPPENING NOW!! Magnetic Island Appeal: An inspired, and inspiring, attempt is being made to purchase a 5.33ha area of land on Magnetic Island’s west coast, known as Claude’s Block. If successful, this would see the land protected from development … Continue reading
It was in June 2016 that we last walked the Kennedy Track from South Mission Beach into Kennedy Bay but, such is its natural and historical appeal, it undoubtedly deserves more frequent visits. Making it even more special this year … Continue reading