It’s swooping season
Well, the start of it at least. August to November is peak breeding season for the Australian Magpie and we’ve had lots of argy bargy overhead as birds sort out territorial disputes. We’ve only recently had Maggies move into the hood and a couple gave my neighbour a hell of a time swooping up a storm a year or two ago. I spotted one youngish looking magpie hanging around earlier this week, promptly introduced myself and dug up a worm and threw it its way. Magpies remember faces and experts say it helps to make friends with them. I’ll report back later in the breeding season how my making friends has gone.
Killalea moved to management by National Parks
Killalea is a magical place. It never ceases to take my breath away whenever I get down that way. Members of the local community has been fighting for more than three years, to stop the development of the park including the building of a function centre and luxury cabins. From July 1, the park officially moved to management by National Parks and Wildlife Service. You can read more about their three-year battle here.
FREE Nature Talk on Beach Nesting Birds of Lake Illawarra
Shellharbour library is once again hosting their fabulous series of nature talks. Hear about the drama and magic of beach nesting bird ecology, and how we can all tread lightly to reduce our impacts on these habitats that we cherish as residents of the Illawarra.
Presented by Simon Tedder, Community Engagement Officer in Biodiversity and Conservation and advocate for the Saving our Species program, which works towards securing the future of Australia’s unique plants and animals.
Register for this free event here.
