Nest boxes at Brookfield in Melton
Our Brush-tailed Possum that was rudely dislodged from its home during the torrential rainfall in April has returned. The drenching deluge dislodged the nestbox in which it had […]
Diamond Firetails (& other birds) in Melton Gilgai Woodland
A recent walk through Melton Gilgai Woodland in June found 26 bird species. Of special interest were the elusive Diamond Firetails. Following their calls tracked them down to the southern […]
King Parrots (& other birds) at Reedy Swamp, Shepparton
Three King Parrots were recently seen beside Reedy Swamp near Shepparton. King Parrots are not native to Shepparton so perhaps they are escapees. The green colour seemed a bit dullish […]
Assisting regrowth of Greybox trees in Strathtulloh Woodland
Bronwyn, Evelyn & Annabelle with painted stake In May 2017 about 20 Greybox saplings in Strathtulloh Woodland (beside Toolern Creek) were recently marked with brightly painted stakes by Daryl, Bronwyn, […]
Bird Survey at Pinkerton Forest, Mulla Mulla Grassland & Eynesbury Forest
On Sunday 21st May Birdlife Australia & PLEG conducted a quarterly bird survey in Pinkerton Forest, Mulla Mulla Grassland & Eynesbury Forest. These sites are not usually open to the […]
Grey Shrike-thrush, Rainbow Lorikeets & Brown Goshawks at Toolern Vale
More photos of birds in Toolern Vale by Nora Peters Hi all The Grey Shrike-thrush has been heard here for a week and yesterday Pete got a photo of […]
Spadefoot Toads in Melton South after heavy rains
Spadefoot Toads again in Melton South After several days rain in late March a single Spadefoot Toad was heard calling from the small wetland in Rees Road, in Melton South. […]
