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Australia’s Threatened Species List got longer Eight threatened shorebirds added Australia’s Threatened Species List just got longer Eight threatened shorebirds added Eight species of migratory shorebirds which regularly visit Australia were added to the Federal Government’s List of Threatened Species recently, reflecting substantial declines in their populations. Long-term surveys conducted…Read more

…the beautiful Pilchers Bridge Nature Conservation Reserve, led by Jenny Rolland and Euan Moore. We will walk down Andrews Track through mixed box forest to the dam where we will sit and watch the birds as we have a morning tea break (a small mat would be useful for sitting…Read more

…receive our monthly eNews. A successful and enjoyable event that allowed us to showcase our birds and encourage people to become involved in our events. Know Your Birds Quiz Test your bird knowledge in this month’s quiz with the four questions below, then check the answers at the end of…Read more

…implemented without recovery plans. “If we don’t have something like a recovery plan to guide us, we’re just wandering around in the dark, grasping at solutions willy-nilly,” he said. There have been suggestions that the bird’s population may have stabilised in recent years, and that the birds mostly occur in…Read more

…Birds. It was a hot morning but despite that, 16 species were identified and a particular highlight was a White-throated Needletail spotted in flight. The full list of birds seen or heard can be found here. Many thanks to Jenny and Euan for leading the walk. Bird of the Month…Read more

…totally at odds with Government responsibilities to protect wildlife.” A recent dry period across eastern Australia has reduced the number of suitable wetlands available to waterbirds this season, resulting in fewer suitable habitat areas available as refuge for threatened birds. Adding to BirdLife Australia’s concerns this year is the potential…Read more

…walks if that happens. Hattah-Kulkyne NP is approx. a four-hour drive from Castlemaine. The camping facilities are excellent and the park has a diverse range of birds and other flora and fauna. Possible birding highlights are Apostlebirds, Regent Parrot, Mallee Emu-wren, Striated Grass-wren, Chestnut Quail-thrush and if we are very…Read more

…a loop near the top of Ridge Track along a steep and possibly slippery track – so wear your good hiking shoes! Possible birds include Shining-bronze Cuckoo, Golden Whistler, Yellow-rumped and Buff-rumped Thornbills, various Honeyeaters and maybe even Blue-winged Parrot! Note there are no toilets available at the site. Where:…Read more

…and Nature Journaling. As always don’t forget to check out Bird of the Month and test your bird knowledge with the quiz! June Walk Wrap-up An intrepid group of 17 braved the wet weather and saw some wonderful birds, including Eastern Yellow Robin, Golden Whistler and Striated Thornbill, in addition…Read more

…let a property developer destroy the habitat of our critically endangered birds? (Crikey) Soon, Minister for the Environment Tanya Plibersek will decide the fate of Queensland’s Toondah Harbour and reject or approve Walker Corporation’s proposal to develop these internationally significant wetlands. Ahead of her imminent decision, former Commonwealth Environmental Water…Read more