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Way back in December 1994 I was privileged to be included in one of the famed pied imperial-pigeon counts on North Brook island – five nautical miles east of Hinchinbrook. I had heard so much about these counts, then in … Continue reading
“The temperature is rising … but we are rising too!” So rang the chant of hundreds of Townsvilleans who rallied on the Strand for the national day of action on climate change last Sunday. Among the crowd was a goodly number … Continue reading
Only two adventurous souls made the trek up the mountain on Saturday afternoon with the intention of camping over for the night. Mind you after we had set up our respective campsites, you could be forgiven for thinking we were … Continue reading
On a glorious Spring evening a good sized gathering of the Townsville WPSQ watched with delight the spectacle of millions of fireflies dancing across the floodplain of the Ross River. Even though the primary aim of the trip was to … Continue reading
It’s that time of year again – has anyone heard the koel yet? – and many migrant birds will be returning to our region for the summer. Among them none are more striking than the pied imperial-pigeons (Ducula bicolor) … Continue reading
Who would have thought that an amble round the Ross River’s suburban banks would bring our biggest bird total to date, surpassing locations like the Town Common, Lake Ross or even the Tyto wetlands? Who would have thought we could … Continue reading
A gathering of twelve rugged-up adults and two children met at Pallarenda for a casual picnic, timed to coincide with the rising of the super full moon on 23 June – and yes, after persistent cloud earlier in the week, … Continue reading
“Of all the tropical plant communities to be found in north Queensland, none is more enchanting and uniquely diverse than the tropical lowland Tea-tree woodland. Home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal species, this rich habitat represents a … Continue reading
You can hardly have avoided hearing or reading about the proposed Townsville Port expansion, which is part of the massive enlargement of port facilities along the coast (Gladstone and Abbott Point have also received much publicity). While the capital works … Continue reading
The recent announcements by Premier Newman and Environment Minister Andrew Powell, regarding changes to policy and legislation concerning urban flying-fox colonies, are disturbing and unnecessary. The changes will give local councils the right to take non-lethal dispersal measures against flying-fox … Continue reading