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Firefly Fantasy Wonderland – Field trip September 2013

Posted on October 5, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

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 →

Time to start PIP-watching

Posted on September 6, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

  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 →

A big tick for our urban birdlife – Field trip July 2013

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

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 →

Silken webs and moonshine : Field trip and picnic June 2013

Posted on July 5, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

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 →

Our “enchanting woodlands” – Field trip May 2013

Posted on June 1, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

“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 →

A Dredge too Far? The Townsville Port Expansion Project

Posted on May 17, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

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 →

Twelve good reasons to leave flying-foxes alone

Posted on May 15, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

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 →

Hiking the hills – Field trip to Magnetic Island April 2013

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

The day was warmer and more humid than anticipated and the track was steeper than I remembered but that did not stop us from enjoying a beautiful day walking the Nelly Bay to Arcadia track through Magnetic Island’s hills. The … Continue reading →

Quoll Seekers Network – alive and active in Townsville

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

  Have you ever seen a quoll? If you have you are very lucky as these little native creatures are nocturnal and shy. The Northern Quoll is a carnivorous marsupial the size of a small cat. At one time quolls … Continue reading →

Common Treasures – Field Trip to the Town Common March 2013

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Townsville Brolga

Our March field-trip attracted an enthusiastic group of fifteen members and friends to walk the recently-completed Freshwater Lagoon Loop Trail on the Town Common. This 7.8km trail may be walked easily in either direction, and with just a little confusion … Continue reading →

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