Our February species of the month is the Brolga (Grus rubicunda) - also affectionately known by many people on the land as the "Native Companion". This spectacular bird is an iconic species of Australian wetlands, but is now highly threatened as a result of...
A lot of ecological restoration, management and science involves sitting at a desk, but I have a strong belief that ecologists should regularly spend time in the ecosystems on which they work. Not just focused work time, with specific tasks to achieve, but leisure time...
Wild, windy, cold weather made it feel more like August than January for much of my stay, but fortunately this didn't deter the more than 30 visitors who popped in at different times to catch up and say g'day over the five days I spent...
Since the initial restoration trials at Gooseneck and Brady Swamp, we have been keeping an eye on how the fish and frogs are doing. A key justification for restoring hydrology is to ensure that these species have an opportunity to breed and for many species,...
Before I start, a quick warning - if you are squeamish about looking at dead wildlife on our roads - then this post is not for you!The other day I came across and interesting sighting in pine forest on the track that runs along the...
Andy Lines was our live-in caretaker at Eaglehawk Waterhole for over three years from 2016 to 2019. After some time away, late last winter he returned to the site and has an update for us below. Andy writes: My arrival Arriving in early August 2020, the weather was...
Did you know that while we sleep, bats work all night across our region consuming large quantities of insects - including agricultural pest species! Next month, together with the Limestone Coast Landscape Board, we'll be hosting two events focussed on bats and their prey, near Naracoorte...
I was recently contacted by biologist Mike Thompson who is part of a consortium of scientists managing an extensive program of study into the biology and conservation of Australian freshwater turtles. As a result of significant decline in long-necked turtles in the Murray River region,...
As usual, we have a range of opportunities to get out and about with us over the next few weeks. All are welcome and no particular skills are necessary. Friday 29 Jan, Kurrawonga working bee, Nelson, Vic Join Nicole in some property-edge weed monitoring or...
It has been an unusual year to say the least! 2020 was a year of challenge and uncertainty and made it difficult to predict what was ahead; at times we doubted whether we would be able to continue all the important work we strive to...
