On Saturday 6th April, 2013, rather than our usual general meeting we will be hosting Dr Anne Fowler who will be conducting a full day bird workshop. As it has just been organised cost has not yet been finalised but … Continue reading
Yearly Archives: 2012
Cape Tulip is a toxic weed known to cause death to all types of grazing animals. Our wildlife species are pretty smart when it comes to not eating what isn’t good for them, but, this doesn’t mean it won’t happen. … Continue reading
At this time of year and at least half a dozen times a week I receive calls regarding echidnas. Most calls are from members of the public who have found an echidna in their garden and want it removed. Under … Continue reading
Years ago I received an Eastern Grey joey for care, she was a pink, 660gm, very cold and dehydrated. Supposedly she had just been found on a pile of rubbish at the local tip. The story didn’t seem right, at … Continue reading
A new disease known as Pigeon Paramyxovirus, is now in Australia. It is thought it could possibly have been brought into the Country via smuggling of racing pigeons [from Iraq]. Quarantine does not screen for this disease. On September 11.th … Continue reading
The wildlife conference this year took place in Townsville beginning on 17th July and finishing 20th July. We arrived in the evening of 15th July, Denise had hired a car which was great. Our accommodation was also great. On the … Continue reading
On 16th June, 2012 I received a call from the WRIN emergency rescue phone with a request for me to attend an adult wombat which appeared quite ill. It had been on the side of the road for some time … Continue reading
BIRD BREEDING TIMES NUMBER CLUTCHES Chestnut-rumped Thornbill June-Dec 1 , 2 or more Brown Thornbill … Continue reading
Nobody can deny that plastic is one of the most useful materials ever developed. It is used for all sorts of things, from wrapping food to making automotive components. Unfortunately plastic has two major disadvantages; it comes from a non-renewable … Continue reading
Now that fire restrictions have been lifted it is a good time to burn that pile of garden waste, grass clippings and other rubbish you may have built into a decent sized bonfire. Over a 2 week period on perfectly … Continue reading