The conservation of the nationally endangered Woods Well Spyridium (Spyridium fontis-woodii) has reached an exciting new milestone, with Nature Glenelg Trust (NGT) recently engaged by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board to prepare a management plan for this remarkable species. Woods Well Spyridium (Spyridium fontis-woodii) flowering in...
Back in March, we advertised a region-wide bird survey here in the Limestone Coast. We were aiming for beginner bird watchers who had participated in one of our bird ID courses run by the extraordinary Greg Kerr. We also made a call out for any...
We had a fabulous turn-out for our Bandicoot diggings workshop held at Mt Burr Swamp education facility. It's so good to see the community come together, eager to learn about and be active in the protect local threatened species. If you'd like to go back...
Have you ever seen a digging that looks like this? Well, you might have just come across a Southern Brown Bandicoot! We are in the midst of a digging bonanza as we endeavor to re-survey 360+ sites for the presence of bandicoots in bushland areas...
After last month's story attracted wide interest, the unusual butterfly observations keep coming in, especially in the mid-North, Riverland and Adelaide regions of South Australia. Vicki Kschammer (from Marrabel, Kapunda) recently shared some observations with two great piccies below: A Chequered Swallowtail (Papilio demoleus). This species...
Have you seen anything unusual lately, like lots and lots of something? There has been an enormous explosion in a range of creatures throughout South Australia, and the following are a bunch of photos and descriptions of each occurrence. Maybe you have seen them too.High...
The Eared Worm-lizard (Aprasia aurita), as you may already have heard, has been listed under the EPBC Act in the last 12 months, and we are excited to help in efforts to secure the future conservation of this species over the months and years ahead....
The recent butterfly monitoring workshop held near Dartmoor in western Victoria (23 March 2026) placed a clear focus on building practical survey skills while deepening understanding of some of the region’s more specialised species. With participants travelling from Adelaide, Portland, and Mount Gambier, the day...
We’re inviting participants to be part of a new region-wide woodland bird survey across the Limestone Coast. By partnering experienced birdwatchers with newcomers, it's a fantastic opportunity to get into bird-watching, practise your skills, or meet new people, plus there's no expectation of ongoing commitment. This...
It is with great excitement that I share news that the Eared Worm-lizard (Aprasia aurita) has become a nationally listed species under the Environment, Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, 1999. The species has been listed as Endangered, because it was assessed as being at...
