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FOBIF AGM 12 August: Geoff Park presentation

Posted on 9 July, 2024 by fobif

As mentioned in a previous post Geoff Park will be our guest speaker at the FOBIF AGM on 12 August in the Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane at 7.30.  Woodland birds in central Victoria – historical observations, current status and … Continue reading →

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The importance of invisible things

Posted on 4 July, 2024 by fobif

Newstead Landcare presentation by Patrick Kavanagh Every day, we walk through another world hidden from our naked eye. A tiny world, on a scale of millimetres, best seen through a macrophotographer’s lens. Join Newstead Landcare for a glimpse into this secret … Continue reading →

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Ever wondered what that orange stuff is?

Posted on 27 June, 2024 by fobif

It’s all over the place. It’s quite attractive too…but what is it? If you’ve ever asked that question, as we have, the answer is at hand, in the latest edition of Wombat Forestcare’s wonderful newsletter. In a typically informative article, … Continue reading →

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FOBIF AGM: August 12, 2024

Posted on 26 June, 2024 by fobif

Local bird expert and photographer, Geoff Park will be the guest speaker at this year’s FOBIF Annual General Meeting on August 12. Most of our readers will be familiar with his website, Natural Newstead which he set up in 2010. … Continue reading →

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Short FOBIF walk in Whiskey Gully

Posted on 17 June, 2024 by fobif

  A dozen people enjoyed winter sunshine on Mount Alexander (Leanganook) on Sunday’s short walk. We began at Dog Rocks and strolled down Whiskey Gully before looping back to the start. Recent rains meant there was abundant fungi and once … Continue reading →

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