This is a heads up from Bryan:
OUR NEXT WORKING BEE WILL BE HELD ON SUNDAY 26 MAY FROM 8.30am – 11.00am!
This Sunday we will do some weed clearing in Blackbutt Place park, mainly on the area we planted a year or more ago.
Meet near the turning circle at the end of the walking/bike track. Hope to see you there!
Members of the McKay Brook team – May 2018
In a new Bush Bites article, our very own local bird expert Jim Butler introduces us to another fabulous birding location in our catchment.
This is Jim’s second article, following his previous piece in which he described the abundance of bird life in Deerhurst Street Park. He also provided a lovely insight into his passion for birds.
The area Jim describes in his new article is: “an entry point into one of the most significant trail networks on Brisbane’s doorstep. Gold Creek tracks connect to longer tracks that lead to the birds at Lake Manchester and at the Enoggera Reservoir.”
Curious to learn more? Head to Jim’s article and all will be revealed!
The South East Queensland Fire and Biodiversity Consortium (SEQFBC) has teamed up with the Ecological Society of Australia to celebrate its 20th birthday with a Fire Forum on Tuesday 11 June at the Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens.
To learn more about the workshop and to purchase a ticket, please click here.
Due to the Brookfield Show, the McKay Brook working bee scheduled for Sunday 19 May has been cancelled.
The next working bee will be held on Saturday 25 May during the afternoon.
For more info, please contact Bryan Hacker on 3374 1468.
… to spot a Rose Robin!
These beautiful little birds are currently migrating up from the southern states to escape the cold weather.
Jim Butler tell us about his first encounter for the year in the latest issue of Feather Fascination.
Open Feather Fascination May 2019 to learn more!
© Ed Frazer
Our colleagues at the Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) are running a series of bird walks. Everyone is welcome!
The first will be held on Saturday 25 May, starting at 7am and finishing at 9.30am at Fig Tree Pocket.
The walk will traverse three connected Land for Wildlife properties which provide ideal habitat not only but especially for many of our wonderful local bird species. Every walk creates excitement when an abundance of avian fauna is sighted and when we observe the rehabilitation progress across the sites.
Please be aware the terrain is uneven and provides a certain amount of challenges.
For privacy reasons the location of the walk will be advised after you’ve booked a place.
For more information please phone Lyn Cole on 07 3378 1465 – Mob 0427 599 890. You can also check the flyer for details about this and other CWCN bird walks: {module_literature,i,198983}
Our recent stall at the Kenmore Village drew much attention from shoppers.
The whole display was aimed at people who care about our local environment, including nurturing their own bit of land.
We highlighted some of the benefits of joining the MCCG, including:
A resounding thank you to our PR Officer Dale Borgelt, the many volunteers who helped and to everyone who stopped for a chat! Also to Kenmore Village for their hospitallity.
Here’s some photos taken over the 2 days:
The Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network (CWCN) is holding a workshop on Saturday 18 May featuring “Small Native Mammals“.
Small mammals, generally described as ‘small, brown and furry’, are often quite difficult to tell apart.
This presentation explores the world of small mammal species found locally. You’ll get to meet a potoroo, a dunnart and various other poorly known and seldom seen marsupials and learn the techniques for identifying animals which are often only seen at night in torch light.
Martin Fingland/Geckoes Wildlife will again enthral his audience with live animals and the sharing of his love for and knowledge of our wonderful native fauna. Find out more in the attached flyer.
The workshop will run from 9am until 12.30 on Saturday 18 May at the CWCN Centre, 47 Hepworth St, Chapel Hill (UBD 178 A11).
This is the eighth workshop in a current series of ten. Registrations are essential. Our workshops tend to be very popular, and we don’t want you to miss out.
CWCN workshops are free. Preference will be given to members of catchment and bushcare groups, Land for Wildlife participants and our local educators. A cuppa is available on arrival and a morning tea will be served.
If you have questions or would like to receive more information, kindly ring Jutta on 0407 583 441 or email [email protected].
A registration form can be found in the flyer. Kindly email your form to [email protected] or post to 47 Hepworth Street, Chapel Hill 4069.
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These days we often describe things as “EVENTS.”
Rain events, storm events, flood events – it’s the language of our times.
Well, here’s yet another calamitous event to be aware of: The ANZAC TREE DAISY EVENT ….
Each year around Anzac Day, this exotic and invasive weed explodes into a mass of flowers.
It’s about to flower RIGHT NOW.
Anzac Tree Daisy (Montanoa hibiscifolia) is a native of Central America. Introduced as a garden plant, today it presents a clear risk to a substantial proportion of our remnant forests.
It has been identified in at least 20 properties locally and seems to be spreading rapidly.
There will be a Native Plants Market this Saturday 11 May at Grovely TAFE, via Woking Street Grovely. The market will run from 9am till 3pm and is hosted by Native Plants Queensland.
So come and select wonderful Australian native plants for all situations, especially waterwise ones or pond, butterfly food and bush tucker plants!
Mistletoebird attracted to bottlebrush –© Ed Frazer
