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Small birds, part 4

Posted on 6 September, 2011 by fobif

Other common birds you are likely to see in the forests include the Silvereye Zosterops lateralis which frequents a range of habitats from town gardens to open forest. They often move about in flocks searching for food. A bird that … Continue reading →

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What price gold in a recovering landscape? And what price the Prospector’s and Miners’ Code of Conduct?

Posted on 30 August, 2011 by fobif

When walking along Forest Creek recently we came across a series of freshly dug holes that varied in shape and size. Ones made by the hungry echidna (see below) were a delight to see as it meant that the rehabilitation … Continue reading →

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Moss: Examining the detail

Posted on 30 August, 2011 by fobif

Fifteen people took part in a fascinating moss field day at Clinkers Hill Bushland Reserve on 27 August. This was part of the Moss and Liverwort project that is working on producing a brochure about local mosses and liverworts. The group … Continue reading →

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FOBIF walkers enjoy a sunny August day

Posted on 27 August, 2011 by fobif

Sunny weather made for a great FOBIF walk on 21 August. There were thirty walkers on this excursion to the Muckleford bushlands. Paul Hampton from Muckleford Landcare was the leader with Doug Ralph providing a commentary on the mining history … Continue reading →

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Small birds, part 3

Posted on 26 August, 2011 by fobif

The more noisy and active of the birds are the Honeyeaters, often flying rapidly between trees, calling loudly and chasing one another. The Red Wattlebird Anthochaera carunculatais is the largest and most aggressive, chasing all comers away. Please upgrade your … Continue reading →

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