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It’s always good to get a contribution from someone other than your regular scribe, especially when it tells of an interesting wildlife observation or encounter, or a new wildlife viewing spot. One such location was discovered quite recently by Jon … Continue reading
It says a lot about our recent weather patterns that, since the Townsville Branch revived its program of monthly field trips in 2012, this was the first wet one! But steady overnight rain did not deter the cheerful group of … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? ELECTION FORUM TUESDAY 14 JUNE 6-8pm at the Townsville Yacht Club, 1 Plume Street (off Palmer St). Please tell your friends, family, work colleagues. All candidates need to know just how many people do care about the … Continue reading
A small but eager group turned up for our beach-cleanup at the end of May. The beach selected was one that we last visited in 2013, which is backed by a lowland section of the Paluma Range National Park, formerly … Continue reading
It is with immense sadness that we record the death of Innisfail’s Martin Cunningham, following a tragedy in the waters off Bowen on 25 May. Martin, aged 43, was the son of Yvonne Cunningham, who some of you will … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? OUR MAY FIELD TRIP (Sunday 22nd) will be a northern beach clean-up, but with time for some natural history observation too, we hope! Everyone welcome especially if you have a ute! OUR JUNE WEEKEND FIELD TRIP (Sat 18th-Sun … Continue reading
The Cairns and broader environmental community is in a state of excitement over the recent discovery of two separate mangrove species. Local naturalist Hidetoshi Kudo has discovered, in Trinity Inlet, one range extension of mangrove – Bruguiera cylindrica previously only found north … Continue reading
Last month’s trip was probably the closest we’ve come to gate-crashing a bush wedding on one of our field excursions. Only later did we realise the significance of a couple of white ribbons tied around a tree at the start … Continue reading
WHAT’S COMING UP? AUSTRALASIAN BAT NIGHT will be celebrated at the PALMETUM on FRIDAY 22 APRIL from 5.30 to 7.30pm (approx). Please come along to watch the spectacle of the fly-out under a full moon! Moonrise is just after 6pm … Continue reading
The clearing of vegetation across Queensland advanced with giant strides following the Newman government’s weakening of tree-clearing laws in 2013 – tripling in scale in the last few years. it is taking a devastating toll on wildlife. If tree-dwelling mammals … Continue reading