The deadly H5 bird flu that has devastated wildlife populations globally since 2021 is spreading across Australia. The federal government announced the first vaccination plans for captive native bird species last week and the Victorian government has moved to vaccinate wild little penguins after the first detections in terns on Phillip Island. On Saturday, the […]
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‘A mythical place’: how a Melbourne sewage farm became a haven for 300 species of birds
In a gully between the dirt road and a field of softly waving grass, a brolga stands, straightens its elegant grey neck and gazes at the two four-wheel-drives crawling to a halt a short distance away. In the centre of a lagoon on the other side of the road, a second brolga sits atop a […]
Melbourne Sewage Farm Transformed into Bird Haven
In Melbourne, a place once known for processing waste has become one of the most extraordinary sanctuaries for birdlife in Australia. According to The Guardian, the Western Treatment Plant now supports more than 300 species of birds across its grassy plains, marshlands, and lagoons, making it one of the richest wildlife sites in the country. […]
Northern Territory Road trip (Part VI – Arnhem Hwy and Mary River )
Driving along ArnhemHighway that connects Kakadu to Darwin is a great way to see more of Northern Territory’s wildlife, particularly at night. And there are plenty of eco lodges along the way that offer various wildlife watching opportunities. Mary River is a great place to see Fresh water crocodiles and Azure kingfishers, as well as […]
Northern Territory Road trip (Part IV – Kakadu National Park)
Kakadu National Park is Australia’s true wildlife mecca. The most impressive feature of the park is the seasonal wetlands that change dramatically between the rainy and the dry seasons. April is the first month of the dry season, meaning that the flooding started to subside, though many areas accessible during the dry season are still […]