It is pleasing to see the return numbers of Orange Bellied Parrots from Victoria is better than predicted with several weeks more for others to appear. It is especially good to see that the sex ratio is 1:1 – the first time in many years. Volunteers have now observed 18 wild return OBPs at Melaleuca […]
Phil and I have been Wildcare members since we moved to Tassie two and a half years ago. We work full-time on the north-west coast and pop up to Cradle Mountain for the occasional working bee or weekend hiking trip. Whatever the weather or the adventure, it’s always a fantastic experience. The alpine plants, the […]
Yes, we were frenetic but were not disorganized. Much forethought had been given by Parks and Wildlife (PWS) staff to the tasks and resources assigned for the week. Thirteen participants were involved and we were housed in very comfortable PWS staff quarters. Fraternal! We welcomed three new faces and they all said they would be […]
Come and meet the Penguin Rehab & Release crew at our raffle draw. Prizes are the $1500 Spirit of Tasmania travel voucher, Bonorong Night Tour and little penguin print photo. The raffle will be drawn by Deputy Mayor Giovanna Simpson. The event will take place at Burnie City Council Offices (80 Wilson Street, Burnie) in […]