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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
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
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 were … Continue reading
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
As you will know from previous posts on this site, there have been some interesting developments on the Town Common. The following information and photographs have been received from Marty McLaughlin, the Area Manager for National Parks in our … Continue reading