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

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

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

The DNA evidence is overwhelming! It testifies that songbirds of the northern hemisphere are descendants of birds which lived in Australia 45 million years ago. And the little Leaden.. Read More

Our 2019 AGM was held on Thursday 28 November. The  new committee was elected in and we were all captivated by Dr Melinda.. Read More

DON’T MISS OUT! The Brisbane Wild West Calendar for 2020 is now available! These calendars are produced each year jointly by: THECA (The Hut.. Read More

We now have an Instagram account, thanks to the inspiration and enthusiasm of our very own Bec Bain!          .. Read More

There is a mighty bird in our catchment which uses “Stealth mode” to hunt its prey. The male of the species hunts for.. Read More

The MCCG Annual General Meeting will be held at the Brookfield Showground Hall on Thursday 28th November, starting at 7.30pm. Our guest speaker.. Read More

CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU TO ALL 2019 ENTRANTS! Here’s some fun facts about this year’s competition: Did you know that this competition has.. Read More

DON’T MISS OUT!     The Brisbane Wild West Calendar for 2020 is now available! These calendars are produced each year jointly by: THECA.. Read More

Brisbane City Council invites bush carers and volunteers to the “Seeding Success forum-Innovation in restoration 2019” forum on Sunday November 17. This all.. Read More

MCCG member Ed Fraser reports that he has double the number of birds visiting his property at the moment than usual. He has.. Read More

Can you spare a Sunday morning to hit the water and clean up debris in our waterways? Last year’s inaugural Cabbage Tree Creek.. Read More

BE SURE TO VISIT KENMORE VILLAGE between Monday 21st and Saturday 26th October. Photos from our 2019  Photography Competition will be on display!.. Read More

Saturday 19 October IS THE DAY to submit your entries in all Open Categories of our Photography Competition. Bring your photos, a completed.. Read More

Which bird species increases its body weight 22-fold in the first three weeks of its life? …. Sorry, can’t tell you! You’ll have.. Read More

The Friends of Sherwood Arboretum Association (FOSA) invites you to join one of their DISCOVERY WALKS IN SHERWOOD ARBORETUM! There are 2 walks, both commencing.. Read More

Here in our leafy Western suburbs we have so many delightful encounters with birdlife, even in our own backyards!  Look at this colourful male Mistletoe.. Read More

Are you keen to raise money for threatened bird conservation?  Do you enjoy watching birds with friends and family while enjoying the Spring weather?.. Read More

Please be aware there will NOT be another working bee along McKay Brook this month – the next working bee is scheduled for.. Read More

Entries are due THIS WEEK for our Photographic Competition! Anyone can enter!  We cater for the young and the not-so-young with an open category.. 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... Read More

WHERE: Brookfield Showgrounds!!! WHEN: Saturday 5th October 9am-4pm and Sunday 6th October 9am-2pm COST: $10 per adult / $8 concession (card holder) per day / children.. Read More

… and so much more! Our Spring Newsletter is now available online by clicking “Download our Latest Newsletter”. It features an article by.. Read More

Back by popular demand! Join all the SPOOOOKY action on Wildlife Queensland’s fun-filled Batty Boat Halloween Cruise on Sunday, 27 October! Cruise the.. Read More

Queensland Conservation Council is holding a community  forum on Saturday 12 October. This is the final forum in the Greater Brisbane Project which.. Read More

Many of us are intrigued and delighted by seeing  platypus in the wild. Sadly, current research indicates that platypus numbers in the greater.. Read More

Do you know an outstanding young person who deserves to be recognised? Why not enter them into the 7NEWS Young Achiever Awards? These.. Read More

There’s always something to attend in Brisbane when it  comes to caring for and enjoying our local environment! The Brisbane Catchments Network has.. Read More

The Cubberla Witton Catchment Network (CWCN) never fails to deliver on fun holiday activities and the upcoming holidays are no exception! Choose from:.. Read More

Don’t miss out on this special event!! Our very own wildlife photographer Ed Frazer, the mastermind behind the MCCG online Catchment Field Guides, will.. Read More

Our colleagues at Cubberla-Witton Catchments Network invite you to a bird walk this Saturday 21 September, starting at 7am. This walk will be.. Read More

One of the most adorable birds in our catchment,  often heard but seldom seen, is the Owlet-Nightjar. You may be lucky enough to.. Read More

It’s PHOTO COMPETITON time and we strongly advise you to get your cameras out NOW! The MCCG Photography Competition is held every year in.. Read More

You may recall an article last week about three platypus that Ed Frazer has been tracking in Gold Creek. Here’s a magic update to.. Read More

The MCCG Management Committee is calling for expressions of interest from MCCG Members for funding support (up to $2000 per property) to carry.. Read More

Our 2019 Platypus Survey will be held bright and early  on Sunday 8 September. Local wildlife photographer Ed Frazer knows there are platypus.. Read More

Most of us are aware that the Richmond birdwing butterfly is listed as a vulnerable species in Queensland. You may also be aware.. Read More

On Sunday 18th August 2019, MCCG hosted a working bee in Tuckett St. Park, Kenmore Hills for 14 students who are enrolled in.. Read More

Keep Australia Beautiful Week is held late August each  year to raise awareness about simple things we can all do to reduce our.. Read More

Come join a member of the Queensland Urban Utilities SAS Laboratory team and Creek Catchment Officer, Anna Bourke, to explore the options for.. Read More

We are putting a callout for anyone who has any information about local Tallowwood trees. These eucalypts have an important place in our.. Read More

Could you have a WILD MACADAMIA TREE  on your property? There are potentially thousands of wild macadamia trees hidden away on private properties.. Read More

“Last evening we went up and watched the male Powerful Owl bring a bat to the butchery tree and feed the female and.. Read More

Can you contribute to a road kill map of Brisbane?   Alex Vanek from the Bulimba Creek Catchment Coordinating Committee (B4C) is developing an.. Read More

We have a wonderful photo to share with you, graciously provided by Janet De Vivo. It is a photo of a coot! You may.. Read More

A little known fact is that birds see do not see colour in the same way we do. Birds can see into the.. Read More

MCCG member Phil Bird, who is also a member of the Queensland Frog Society, will present a talk about frogs, their needs and how.. Read More

The Butterfly and Other Invertebrate Club invites you to bring along any vegetable pests, butterflies, moths, native bees, cicadas, ladybirds, dragonflies etc for identification. A.. Read More

The ABC recently published an article questioning the success of Biosecurity Queensland’s fire ant eradication program. It suggests that red imported fire ants.. Read More

The Oxley Creek Catchment Group invites you to their general meeting on Tuesday 27 August. As part of the meeting, Warwick Willmott will.. Read More

Celebrate the launch of the Moreton Bay Foundation, share your concerns about the Bay and discover how you can help to preserve this.. Read More

Healthy Land and Water is calling on all South-East Queensland residents to tell them how much we value and use our local waterways... Read More

Do you have a WOW bird photo? Time is running out to submit entries into the 2019 Birdlife Australia Photography Awards. For details,.. Read More

Bilby Tracks is a unique touring and educational program that takes participants on a journey of learning and discovery from the bilby crèche and.. Read More

The Queensland Community Achievement Awards are designed to encourage, acknowledge and reward the valuable contributions individuals, communities and businesses are making throughout Queensland... Read More

Next Sunday 28 July is National Tree Day! Let’s celebrate our local environment, which is so bountiful in diverse and beautiful trees! Why.. Read More

It’s FANTASTIC PLASTIC-FREE JULY and Wildlife Queensland is offering the chance to WIN! Tell them what you’re doing to reduce plastic waste this July.. Read More