Those who registered for the Platypus Survey will be pleased to know that the survey WILL GO AHEAD on Sunday 11/09 !! despite the inclement weather on Saturday.
We will only cancel if there is very heavy rain but be sure to bring wet weather gear in case of showers.
If you can’t make it please phone Tamielle ASAP on 0407 318 070.
Otherwise, see you and the platypus there!
The Richmond Birdwing Butterfly Conservation Network has extended an invitation to MCCG members to attend their AGM at Mt Tamborine on Saturday 8 October. RSVPs are essential by phoning (07) 3844 0129 or sending an email to [email protected].
For more information about the significant work carried out by this not-for-profit organisation, please click here.
Location: Tamborine Rainforest Skywalk
Type: Event
Organiser: RBCN
Contact: (07) 3844 0129
For more info, click here.
The week of 4-11 September was a time to reflect on the loss of so many of our animals, plants and ecosystems… but it’s not all bad news!
On 7 September (National Threatened Species Day) a small group of MCCG volunteers played their part in protecting the vulnerable Richmond Birdwing Butterfly.
They took time out to plant around 40 Richmond Birdwing vines (Pararistolochia praevenosa) alongside Gap Creek near Kookaburra Street at Kenmore Hills.
Back in 1870 the Richmond Birdwing was abundant in the streets of Brisbane. Sadly, today there are no remaining permanent populations. Extensive work is being carried out to create sites across Brisbane to link areas where Birdwing vines are already present and to create habitats.
MCCG is taking an active role in plantings throughout the Western Suburbs. This area has been recognised as having the potential to become a core area for the recovery of the butterfly.
For more info, please visit the Richmond Birdwing Conservation Network website.
Did you know that on 7 September 1936 the last remaining Tasmanian Tiger died in Hobart Zoo? On this day 60 years ago the thylacine species became extinct.
National Threatened Species Day is an annual event on 7 September to highlight the mistakes of the past and provide opportunities to take affirmative action. MCCG is proud to support this initiative and to play an active part.
For more info, please see the Queensland Department of Environment and Heritage Protection website.
Location: Queen Street Mall
Type: Event
Organiser: Qld Department of Environment and Heritage Protection
Contact: Check website
Location: The Cottage
Type: Event
Organiser: Dale Borgelt
Contact: [email protected] or 0408 741 035
For more info, click here.
The latest issue of Feather Fascination reveals some interesting facts about the Olive-backed Oriole, a colourful bird which is commonly encountered in our urban landscapes, particularly in parks and gardens with fruit-bearing trees. Orioles love their berries!
Click here for an interesting read!
Two recently released apps will no doubt attract South East Queenslanders who have a passion for the environment.
One of the most common ways people interact with birds is by providing food and water.
The Australian Bird Feeding and Watering Study is a national Citizen Science initiative being conducted by researchers at Deakin University and Griffith University. It s focus is on the interactions people have with birds in their own backyards, as this can have a huge impact on bird diversity and abundance.
The study entered its third week during 15-23 August but the team is still very keen to invite new participants before it closes on August 28 .
If you provide food and/or water for birds and would like to take part, please visit their website.
Click here to read more in the August edition of Jim Butler’s Feather Fascination.
