Cold mornings and the pandemic haven’t stopped MCCG member Ed Frazer from getting out to monitor platypus populations in Gold Creek! Ed has.. Read More

TRY SOMETHING NEW! BECOME A PLATYPUS WATCHER ! How about joining a specialised group of volunteers for our annual MCCG Platypus Survey? No special.. Read More

Australian birds of prey such as owls and raptors can be killed by internal bleeding when they eat rodents who have ingested rat.. Read More

MCCG members have an advantage when it comes to planting out their properties. We provide free plants for our members, mostly grown at.. Read More

For instance: switch from shower gel to bars of soap. Use leaf tea instead of tea bags …. It’s that simple! We can.. Read More

In fact, birds of different species engage in mutual “mobbing” behaviour, usually to ward off predators. In his latest issue of Feather Fascination, .. Read More

Test your skills each month with  Jim Butler’s Wildlife Identification Quiz! You’ll find Know Your Wildlife towards the back of every month’s The Local Bulletin. We will.. Read More

With the support of Cody Hochen, Wildlife Conservation Partnerships Program Officer at Brisbane City Council, a group of MCCG members set up a.. Read More

A group of MCCG members has been busy creating micro-bat tubes, nine of which were installed in the McKay Brook vicinity near Kenmore.. Read More

Frogs are disappearing. Declines in frog numbers have been reported around the world and Brisbane is no exception. Would you like a frog.. Read More

In response to the Corona Virus lockdowns and to celebrate World Enviornment Day on 5 June, over 30 organisations have collaborated to create.. Read More

A week or so ago a brush-turkey pecked at a couple of my (extremely hot) habanero peppers that were in a pot in.. Read More

If so, or even if you’re just curious, we can point you in the direction of a great reference website! MCCG member Tina.. Read More

Back in March there was a huge influx of moths milling around the Commonwealth Bank building at Kenmore. MCCG member and honorary fellow.. Read More

Following the relaxation of Covid-19 restrictions some of our bushcare groups are re-commencing on-ground activities. Group numbers will be limited to 10 people.. Read More

Listen up!  For the next month or so you are quite likely to hear the call of an adult Powerful Owl (Ninox strenua).. Read More

Have you been noticing all the butterflies lately? You’re not alone! ABC News describes an “explosion” and “breeding frenzy” of butterflies and moths.. Read More

Although the nursery is closed due to the current restrictions, if MCCG members would like some free local native plants they are invited.. Read More

Photographing butterflies is not easy. In his latest Bush Bites article, Ed Frazer shares some tips about nabbing that perfect shot of an.. Read More

Looking for something to fill in time while you’re indoors? Head to the Brisbane City Council website and put your local knowledge to.. Read More

We have a wonderful Bush Bites article from Ed Frazer to entertain you whilst you’re social distancing. Ed shares more of his trademark.. Read More

Remember the “Where’s Wally” pictures from back in the eighties? Well, Ed Frazer has his own take on the the theme! Thank you.. Read More

There is a lot to learn about mistletoe! For instance, it is a parastic plant, known as a hemiparasite. It hosts mainly on.. Read More

Need some good news and inspiration amidst all this uncertainty and sadness? Here are some uplifting words and suggestions from Birdlife Australia’s CEO,.. Read More

The recent social distancing rules necessarily imposed upon us don’t necessarily mean we can no longer connect with nature. Our Chairman, Jim Pope,.. Read More

We, as a nation and community, are facing the greatest challenge of our times. In the interests of the safety of our members.. Read More

If you love music and birdlife, check out this short You-Tube video! It has some lovely footage which has been set to a.. Read More

The Queensland Government has announced plans for legislation to phase out certain plastic products. In the first stage of the phase-out, plastic straws,.. Read More

It is likely that we are facing an extended period of home isolation, which will be challenging for all of us. I suggest.. Read More

The MCCG website has recently moved to a new platform. We are hoping the migration is seamless and that you do not notice.. Read More

We all know that birds love trees. But in fact they need a lot more than trees in order to secure adequate food, shelter.. Read More

ALERT: Papaya ringspot virus poses a serious threat to  Queensland’s $25 million papaya (or pawpaw, or papaw) industry, which is located mostly in.. Read More

Please be aware the Section 11 working bee scheduled for Saturday 1st February has been put back a week to Saturday 8 February. The group will.. Read More

The Huntington/Tuckett bushcare has changed the date of their next working bee. It will be put back by a week to Sunday 1st March,.. Read More

Although the rain has fallen it will take resilience and time to recover from our catastrophic Summer break. There are many lessons to.. Read More

“The harvest we have sown is today emerging from the smoke haze.” These words are taken from Jim Butler’s first issue of Feather Fascination for 2020... Read More