Noosa & District Conservation & Sustainability Landcare Group

Inside this issue: March 2012 Autumn Issue

Butterfly Surprise 2 Flash flooding diverts Green Army flood recovery team

President’s Report 3 Committee & Staff

Wish List 4 Wanted: Any Old Iron

Calendar of Events 5

Community Nature Conservation Program 6 News

Community Nature Conservation Program 7 News

Waterwatch: Green 8 Army Training Day

New Waterwatcher Gabion Making 9 A GREEN Army flood recovery project The Green Army participants helped to Workshop designed to assist with ongoing salvage lengths of timber that had drifted rehabilitation after the devastating 2011 from the local timber yard to Cooroora Fishbone Fern floods in South-East Queensland, was Park and removed debris that had littered 10 Eradication at Teewah diverted for two days from its planned roads and park areas. activities. Due to recent flash flooding in Pomona, Cooran and Cooroy, the Green Phillip Moran, Natural Resource Manager Our Local Wasps 11 Army was called to action. of Noosa and District Landcare, thanked Junior Landcare Grants Anne and the troops, saying that the Dr Anne Winning, Regional Manager in participants worked hard and enjoyed Kids’ Corner 12 Nambour for the Department of helping the local community in its time of Employment, Economic Development and need, and the locals were very appreciative Crossword: Sunshine 13 Coast Place Names Innovation (DEEDI) was also flood affected of their assistance. around her own home, but once she saw The Queensland Green Army is funded by Local Business Ads 14 news reports on the weekend of 25-26 February, she decided that her first call on the Queensland Government‟s Skilling Monday morning was to ask Noosa and Queenslanders for Work initiative. I Have a Weber!!! 15 District Landcare if they could divert their The Noisy Miner Bird Green Army team to assist. For more information on the Skilling Queenslanders for Work initiative, visit “Once reports started coming through PO Box 278 www.employment.qld.gov.au or call Pomona Qld 4568 about the mass of rainwater that hit the 1300 369 925. Station Street Pomona area from Friday night onwards, Pomona Qld 4568 which included around 180mm of rain Media contact: DEEDI (07) 3247 5844. Phone: 07 5485 2468 falling in just over an hour,” said Dr Fax: 07 5485 0413 Winning, “I could see there was a real Noosa and District Landcare Group: E-mail: [email protected] immediate need.” Phillip Moran (07) 5485 2155. Web: www.noosalandcare.org

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Butterfly Surprise - Gemma Wright

THE first Community Nature Conservation Program working bee in Cooroora Park, Pomona for 2012 beheld a beautiful butterfly surprise. In the green grass, lay a beautiful green Macleay's . It was dead but still marvellous and it caught the eye of young bushcarer, Molly Maddison.

Molly collected the specimen and took it home. Luckily for Molly, and for us, Molly‟s family took an interest in the butterfly also, and soon a butterfly expert was also excited about the green and black beauty. Macleay's Swallowtail ( macleayanum) is a beautiful emerald green butterfly with broad brown wing margins and long tails on the hind wings. The wingspan size varies from 53mm for the male to 59mm for the female. They are active and rarely settle, fluttering in the canopy or in sunlit shafts lower down. The fully grown caterpillar is pale green with faint whitish spots. It is humped at the thorax, which carries a pair of short tubercules at the widest point. The body tapers towards the head and tail. As with all Our butterfly surprise , there is an extrusible soft, fleshy, orange- for frogs including the Great Barred Frog. According coloured organ behind the head, which emits foul- to CSIRO alumni and renowned entomologist Don smelling odours as a means of defence against predators Sands, Macleay‟s Swallowtail is not a threatened species, and parasitoids (Hoskins. A, learnaboutbutterflies.com, but its distribution is usually found at an altitude of 2012). 200m. The caterpillars of Macleay's Swallowtail have adapted There is, however, plentiful food including Cryptocaria to feed on a variety of plants including the introduced glaucescens and Camphor laurel in the park. As for its Camphor Laurel ( camphora). The adults distribution, the sighting has been recorded with Don also feed from flowers such as , , Sands and I look forward to learning more about its some species and Buddleia species. elevation distribution range. Males have been known to Cooroora Park is located on the eastern side of congregate around hilltops, where they can be seen Pomona at an elevation of approximately 99 metres. defending their territory from rival males and courting The park hosts some brilliant subtropical plant passing females. Either way, we‟ll be keeping our eyes communities (Endangered Regional Ecosystem 12.3.1) peeled for more Macleay's Swallowtail butterflies in the and its riparian zone has proven to be valuable habitat area.

Classification Class: Insecta Order: Family: Papilionidae Genus: Graphium Species: macleayanus

Source: http://www.ozanimals.com/ < Insect/Macleay%27s-Swallowtail/ Graphium/macleayanus.html Molly at Cooroora Park March 2012 Page 3

Management Committee President’s Report by George Kootoofa George Kootoofa President Dr John Cronin Treasurer Paul Steels Secretary Luke Barrowcliffe Committee Craig O‟Hara Committee

Fiona Waterhouse Committee

Wayne Morris Committee Welcome to our first newsletter for 2012. And what Phil Moran Committee (Operational) a start to the year it is been, very wet with some harrowing stories from many local people. The Green Army assisted with some cleaning up following the recent flash flooding event in the Noosa Staff hinterland in late February, as described on our front page. They removed debris and materials from Phil Moran Natural Resource Manager Cooroora Park and helped some residents pick up Damien Morley Nurseries Manager/ their fences and locate missing yard items. Contracts If you haven‟t already noticed, Noosa Landcare has a Paul Sprecher Contracts Manager „new look‟ website. We hope this will be easier to navigate and new information will be added over Anita Russell Waterwatch Co-ordinator & time. There is also Twitter and Facebook – „like‟ us Program Support Officer and become our friends. If you have any feedback or Gemma Wright Community Nature Conser- suggestions on content for our website please email vation Co-ordinator [email protected] with your comments. Vanessa Moscato Project Support Officer There is still much going on as always – community Lyn Harm Greenhouse (Retail Nursery) tree plants, school talks, workshops ... Melvina Osborne Futures Centre Nursery In March Anita Russell, co-ordinator of Noosa Waterwatch, delivered a water quality monitoring Catrina Samson Futures Centre Nursery workshop to over 30 people with a great line up of Darren Bardin NRM Crew speakers. Gemma Wright, co-ordinator of the Community Nature Conservation program, delivered Dylan D‟angio NRM Crew a talk to Noosa Parks Association. Refer to our Charlie Sparks NRM Crew Calendar of Events on page 5 to see other Aaron Brunton NRM Crew workshops and events coming up. Aimee Roil NRM Crew Phil Moran continues to represent the group at a large number of meetings, events and functions. Peter Hewston NRM Crew Most are undertaken outside of work hours in a Ross Marks NRM Crew voluntary capacity. On top of a day in the office, this is a gruelling workload, so we tip our hat to Phil‟s Chelsea Greensill Nursery/Community Nature dedication in keeping the Noosa Landcare brand alive Conservation Officer and well. Thank you also to the management team Colin McDonald Green Army Supervisor and project officers who organise the work which Joe Petrie Green Army Supervisor flows on from this and the crews who implement that work on the ground. Margie Cosgrave Administration Assistant The next time I write to you I will be travelling Chris Cadogan Administration Officer around Europe. Starting in Turkey I will make my Kim Maddison Administration Manager way to Croatia, Hungary, Germany, France, Scotland, England and Wales before flying home in late July. Stay tuned for tales from „George‟s Junket.‟ Queries for the President during that time can be directed to The Secretary Paul Steels, by contacting Administration on 07 5485 2468 or emailing [email protected]. March 2012 Page 4

WANTED: Any old iron, any old iron ...

By Lyn Harm, on behalf of the Showcase Garden Committee Members Wish List PROGRESS on our „Showcase Garden‟ project is well on its way Do you have any of the items now – the newly constructed pergola commanding the interest below in your home or garage, of all who pass by. Our original plan for this space incorporated which you‟d be more than happy a couple of pieces of artwork on plinths. Ideally one would commission an artist for this project, but as our budget is to get rid of? restricted we have decided to pool our „considerable‟ individual talents and design a piece (or two) ourselves. The theme of the If so - we‟d love to adopt them! sculpture will be „garden‟ or „work tools‟, recognising the efforts Please call us, post or drop the of the humble gardener in his quest to beautify his surroundings. items into our office (contact This is where we need your help. Have you any old bits and details are on the front page). pieces of garden tools around the place that you want to Thank you - we look forward to dispose of? Well ... acknowledging your kind WE WANT YOUR JUNK! contribution in our next Digging forks, shovels, rakes, hedge trimmers, picks, mattocks, newsletter. bits from old lawn mowers or just some interesting pieces of old metal junk; the more rusted the better! In fact, if it isn‟t rusting it would probably be an unsuitable metal for welding. Set of drawers We are passionate about making this community space as (to fit under drawerless desk) interesting as it can be and this may be your chance to or contribute to a project that will benefit our neighbourhood. a lockable box Donations can be dropped off at the Landcare office in Station Street, Pomona – thank you. Computer speakers Audio ear plugs / headphones Rechargeable AA batteries & charger Paper shredder 20 litre buckets Large (approx. 50cm x 100cm) woven fertiliser bags (empty) ......

Many thanks to: Richard Lillywhite - for computer speakers March 2012 Page 5

Calendar of Events

Date & Time Event Contact

Gabion Making Workshop: learn to build Sat 7 April, 8.30am a rock-filled cage to showcase epiphytes. Noosa Landcare: 5485 2468 See Page 9 for details

A Duty of Care: collecting local seed, Peter, Mary River Catchment Sat 28 April, 9am - 3pm propagation and revegetation in ‘of Care Group: 5482 4766 or concern’ and ‘threatened’ ecosystems [email protected]

Rare & Threatened: Species of the Peter, Mary River Catchment Sat 5 May, 9am - 3pm Mary River, identification, threats & Care Group: 5482 4766 or management [email protected] Lake Cootharaba Sediment & Nutrient Anita, Noosa Landcare: Tue 22 May, 5.30 - 8pm Flows: community info. session on 12 5485 2468 months of water monitoring research Weed Vines: Managing key threats Peter, Mary River Catchment Sat 26 May, 9am - 3pm to threatened regional ecosystems with Care Group: 5482 4766 or biological control [email protected] Threatened Species Recovery Phil, Noosa Landcare: Fri 1 June Noosa & District Landcare 5485 2155

World Environment Day Sun 10 June www.scec.org.au University of the Sunshine Coast

Noosa Festival of Water Lake Macdonald Catchment Sun 24 June, 10am - 5pm Noosa Botanic Gardens, Lake Macdonald Care Group: 5482 4766 Queensland State Landcare Conference Fri 28 - 30 June Theme: ‘Paddocks, Backyards and Ph: 3226 2800 Balconies….Together, making a difference’

Eucalypts of the Sunshine Coast: Damien, Noosa Landcare: Sat 7 Jul Identification Workshop 5485 2155

6 - 8 July Qld Garden Expo, Nambour Ph: 5441 4655

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Community Nature Conservation Program - Gemma Wright

Noosa’s Nature Conservation Community is Calling NO previous experience is required to participate in Pinaroo Rotary Park, Noosa Heads welcomed the the Community Nature Conservation Program service of 42 IGA employees this month to assist in (CNCP), just an interest and a love of the the removal of the Park‟s fishbone fern outbreak. environment. The CNCP is for all ages and types of Rotary spokesman Paul Bevan said “The spread of the people. In 2012, community members continue to fern would normally be sprayed, but with the extra contribute huge environmental benefits to Noosa‟s assistance, many hands make light work. We are very natural bushland areas and deliver outstanding pleased that IGA can support the community in this conservation outcomes. Over 15 CNCP groups way.” (formerly known as Bushcare groups) meet each month to maintain bushland reserves and support the 2012 is also the inaugural year for A.W. Dan Park, biodiverse natural communities that call Noosa home. located near Cooyar Street, Noosa Heads, to begin Activities so far in 2012 have had a considerable activities as a community nature conservation group. impact. Some CNC groups have been operating for over fifteen years and continue to flourish. The Noosa Parks Associations conservation group, also called Greening Noosa, have planted 25 Birdwing The bushcarers have a great morning tea tradition. butterfly vines (Pararistolochia praevenosa) at the Noosa Sharing stories of backyard biodiversity has helped Spit. They will provide food and habitat for beauty volunteers to value and understand environmental that was once abundant in the area. Birdwing butterfly systems, despite the fragmented nature of urban vines were also planted at Marcus beach this month. environments. In February, the Cooroora Park, Pomona CNC group “I go walking through Cranks Creek frequently, and found a Macleay's Swallowtail butterfly (Graphium I‟ve seen the changes over time. I know the park well macleayanus) which, according to butterfly specialists, and I can see outbreaks of weeds and sometimes illegal hasn‟t been known to occur at the park - until now. dumping of garden waste,” said Mary. As part of the CNC nestbox program, Mrs Meade is pleased to have nestboxes placed near her home at ... cont. next page Weyba Creek. “Recently, we watched as a Butcher bird made its home in a nearby melaleuca tree. We‟re hoping that some local birds will take up residence in the nesting box,” Diane said. Some CNCP groups have been successful in applying for grants from varied sources that help support the continued actions of the group. Often funds are particularly useful to pay for bush regeneration services for which there is a lot of work to do. Marcus beach CNC group was successful in an application for a Community Action Grant in 2011. The grant has enabled contracting works in the Marcus dunes to keep the weeds under control. Seaview Creek at Sunshine beach has also had considerable success in attracting funds to assist the clean up the weedy waterway. Also in February, Spoonbill Street‟s CNC group from Peregian were successful recipients of a $5000 Energex grant. “We will purchase a trailer for all of our bushcare needs,” said Ms Lyn Bollen. “We hope to share the trailer with other local Community Nature Conservation groups and environmental activities.” As well as these highlights, there already has been a Birdwing butterfly vine planting at significant amount of weeds removed in February. Noosa Spit with Greening Noosa March 2012 Page 7

Community Nature Conservation Program - Gemma Wright

going to be a big year for community conservation. We welcome you all to come and try your hand at it. The CNC program also offers a range of informative and fun workshops for its volunteers throughout the year. The upcoming nature photography workshop at Bicentennial Park in April is a great opportunity to tune into a creative appreciation of the region. The Community Nature Conservation Program assists groups with support in the form of tools, plants, advice, insurance, communication and promotion, coordination, and a rewarding cup of tea. ”I feel a Spoonbill Street Energex grant recipients sense of community and I‟ve made some great friends. We just wish that more people will understand what we do and hopefully feel compelled to join us. We “Over time we‟ve collaborated with Noosa & District won‟t be around forever,” said Mary. Landcare and Sunshine Coast Council to take care of issues that arise and proactively improve areas of Community Nature Conservation is happening at a concern, rather than turn them into another area to bushland area near you. To find out more about be mowed,” said Mary. community nature conservation in the Noosa region, go to: www.noosalandcare.org/volunteer or phone While the mass of weeds removed does not reflect 07 5485 2155. the true value of the conservation actions, it is exciting to know that over 40m3 of weeds have been removed You can also find out more at the Sunshine Coast by volunteers already in February this year. 2012 is Council website: www.sunshinecoast.gov.au.

Are you interested to become a Community Nature Conservation Program (CNCP) Volunteer? If you live in the Noosa Region there is a CNCP group not far from you. We’d love to hear from you!

Please contact Gemma on 5485 2155 or visit www.noosalandcare.org, where you will find details (under the ‘Volunteer’ tab), including the working bee calendar for all CNCP groups March 2012 Page 8

Green Army Training Day - Anita Russell

Imagine ... native fish or aquatic plants in your pond and dam?

For ideas on native fish and aquatic plant species to put in your own pond or dam, visit our website (www.noosalandcare.org), click on the ‘Publications’ tab, then ‘Native Fish and Waterplants for Ponds & Dams’. On the last page of this document you’ll also find local suppliers.

White outline shows a mass of Firetail Gudgeon The Firetail Gudgeon Hypseleotris galii

10 SITES have been chosen around Kin Kin for our Also called Gale‟s Carp-gudgeon current Green Army to monitor the creeks and waterways. They will monitor Wahpunga Creek, Sister Endemic to Australia, they are found in coastal freshwater streams from Southern Queensland to as Tree Creek, Pender Creek and Kin Kin Creek. far south as the Victoria and At our Green Army training day on 12 March we borders. They are also found in dams and amongst noticed that, after the rainfall, the flowing creeks were snags and aquatic plants. all very similar in their chemical and physical parameters. We measured pH, temperature, salinity, The size and colour depends on the environment, sex, dissolved oxygen, electrical conductivity and turbidity. age and season. Generally they are bronze or grey in We also saw turtles, fish, water monitors and birds at colour with a black bar above the pectoral fins and a different sites. At one site, along Wahpunga Lane, just faint stripe along the body. They have two dorsal fins before Wahpunga Creek spills into Kin Kin Creek, we and a small, oblique mouth. saw balls of fish literally jumping out of the water. We Males can grow up to 5.5cm and during mating season decided to grab a couple of them so we could identify are almost black with intense red-orange fins. Males the mass hysteria, back at the lab. develop a fatty lump on their heads before breeding. As it turns out, they were Firetail Gudgeon. After the Females are much smaller around 4cm in length. The heavy rains throughout February and March this year, female and young aren‟t as colourful as the males, and water was still rushing downstream. Millions of the the females have a black area around their vent. little fish were struggling to stay upstream. Over the next year these sites will be monitored and samples collected after heavy rainfall. We hope to improve the turbidity of our creeks in Kin Kin.

The Firetail Gudgeon feeds on aquatic invertebrates Photo courtesy of wwwfranksaquirium.com Photo courtesy of www.australianmuseum.net.au March 2012 Page 9

New Waterwatcher - Anita Russell

LATE last year Warren Spindler answered a call in the Bushcare notices for more Waterwatchers in the Coastal region. A very modest Warren is a keen volunteer. He works weekly at the hospital, regularly helps out at the Parkyn Information Hut in Tewantin and is also a Bushcarer with the North Tewantin group. Warren said he “just wants to help maintain the environment” and “give back to the community”. Gemma and I spent a rainy afternoon with Warren in Tewantin. We have chosen two sites along Wooroi Creek near Warren‟s house. Warren is a quick learner with lots of great questions. Soon after being shown how to use the Horiba water quality meter, he was keen to take the reins and do some monitoring himself. Warren, at Wooroi Creek Heritage Park , using the The rain provided a great pool and flow for a new Horiba to monitor pH, Temp, Oxygen, Turbidity. Waterwatcher.

The data that will emerge from Warren‟s sites will Thanks Warren for volunteering! provide an important link from the top of the spring in the National Park, to where Wooroi Creek meets the If you would like to volunteer or monitor a creek or Noosa River at the Tewantin Ferry. Already the NICA river near your house, please contact Anita or Gemma River Rangers collect data from just inside the Wooroi at Waterwatch on 07 5485 2155. Creek, using the NICA boat. [email protected]

Noosa Waterwatch is proudly supported by

Shaun Walsh will facilitate a GABION MAKING WORKSHOP on 8.30am, Sat 7 April 2012

The Noosa & District Landcare Showcase Garden is under construction following finalisation of the design at the Community Garden Design Workshops. Thanks to participants who have contributed so much!

Have you always wanted to make a gabion? Gabions are landscape structures and walls consisting of rock filled cages, and used to great effect in contemporary gardens. They are quite easy to build. Two gabions are to be installed in the Showcase Garden and will be used to showcase local epiphytes, in particular king orchids. Join our workshop where these two gabions will be constructed, and learn how to make one.

8.30am 7 April Noosa Landcare Showcase Garden, Station Street, Pomona Phone: 5485 2468 March 2012 Page 10

Fantastic Eradication Effort at Teewah - Damien Morley

Last year Noosa Landcare was contracted by Noosa It was an amazing amount of work performed in only Integrated Catchment Association (NICA) to eradicate two hours. Some of the volunteers decided to target a Lantana camara in the Sunshine Coast Council‟s Huxley solid stand of basket asparagus (Asparagus aethiopicus) Reserve and adjoining National Park land at Teewah and Gloriosa lilly (Gloriosa superba). Beach. The work was funded by the Federal Last week I revisited the sites and was pleasantly Government‟s Caring for Our Country Program and surprised by the volunteers‟ efforts. The fishbone fern successfully applied for by NICA. To participate for sites were almost weed free and there was strong this funding NICA had to target a weed of national native regeneration occurring. The area where the significance which was Lantana camara. The acquital of basket asparagus and gloriosa had dominated was now the project also required a volunteer day, which was totally weed free and being recolonised by Hibbertia conducted on 19 May 2011. The day was well scandens, Isolepsis nodosa, Ipomea pes-caprae and attended by 18 volunteers, the majority of whom were Tetragonia tetragonioides (Photo 3). from the Community Nature Conservation groups in the Noosa area. The ghost crab (Ocypode sp.) was also active in this area and I counted eight holes in an area of 6m2 (Photo The main focus was several large stands of fishbone 4). I have done heaps of weed eradication at the beach fern (Nephrolepsis cordifolia) behind the foredune and in my time at Noosa Landcare and have never thought along the edge of the wetlands. Photos 1, 2 and 3 show about or observed the benefits this has on crustaceans. the incredible amount of fishbone fern removed.

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Photo 3 Photo 4 RENEWAL OF MEMBERSHIP Did you know ... your Membership expiry date is printed on your Membership card? For 2011/12 You can renew your membership: 1 year …………… $30 2 years …………… $55  via our website, www.noosalandcare.org 3 years …………… $80  by phoning 5485 2468 or Plants Plus: Annual Membership …. $60  visiting the Administration Office www.noosalandcare.org in Station St, Pomona March 2012 Page 11

Wasps - Phil Moran

I AM sure we all remember the sting of a wasp. They caterpillars and consequently they control a number hurt. We have a number of different species locally. of garden „pests‟. They are often called „paper wasps‟ due to the texture If stung, best advice is to wash the area with soap and of their nests. They make these nests by chewing water and apply an antiseptic. Ice packs sometimes timber and mixing it with their saliva. It dries out to help in reducing swelling and reducing pain make the „paper‟ in the nests. The shape of the nest (information from Queensland Poisons Information differs with the species of wasp. Nest work is mainly Centre Ph: 13 11 26). done by females, with one female laying all the eggs. These are laid in cells, which make up the nest. In At our office in Pomona (at the Rural Futures Centre) cooler weather, the colony produces male wasps that we have a couple of pretty big nests. I sent a photo of mate with the females. „Potter‟ wasps use mud to the nest to the very helpful Queensland Museum site make their nests. (www.qm.qld.gov.au) and they identified our wasps as Ropalidia romandi. These are a yellow wasp with dark Whilst we remember the sting, they are not really brown markings. They build a large nest often after you! They are generally protecting the nest. I attached to Eucalypts. When the tree sheds its bark, have been working really close to wasp nests on many they have to start all over again. occasions and not been stung. If I touch the nest or knock it, then I get stung ... lots of times too! You As you can see in this photo, ours like spotlights can actually observe the wasps sometimes, getting under eaves ... ready to attack. Paper wasps feed their young on

Do you work in a school or community group and care about the future of our natural environment? Corporate Express and Landcare Australia have launched a $75,000 ’Corporate Express Junior Landcare Go Green Grants Program’ to fund 15 environmental projects in schools and community groups across the country ($5,000 for each project). The focus will be on education in environmental issues, sustainability, promotion of recycling initiatives or improvement of the school’s or local area’s natural environment. Applications are open until Tuesday 1 May 2012 For grant criteria, application form and other information call Landcare Australia on (02) 9412 1040 or visit: www.landcareonline.com.au. March 2012 Page 12

Kids’ Corner March 2012 Page 13

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I Have a Weber!!! - Phil Moran

I HAVE always wanted a Weber BBQ. This This is why said Labrador was interested! Christmas, Santa was very generous and bought me a The green tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus) is one really small one ... It is cute, and has a lid that you of our most common snakes in the Biosphere. They close to cook your food. We had had one meal from can reach up to two metres, but are more commonly it and, as it was so hot recently, I thought I'd try the seen at around 1.2 metres. Whilst colour is variable roasting feature. This meant I preheat the BBQ, then (as with most snakes) this fellow is a dull green/black/ put in the chook and, hey presto, you have BBQ olive on the back and often with a quite striking yellow chook. on the belly. They are very slender and agile. They So, I go over to brand new BBQ and hit the button to are diurnal and adept at climbing ... trees, shrubs, light the gas. Something strange here, as our verandahs, chairs and BBQs! If threatened, they black Labrador was very interested in the BBQ. As it puff themselves up to look bigger and expose a bluish was new it did not have much in the way of food smell colour between the scales. They can also emit an yet. Our Labrador likes food! Anyway, I hit the offensive odour from anal glands as a further defence button and blue flame came out of the jets ... and mechanism. Unfortunately they were wrongly called something reasonably large moved around under the "Yellow-bellied black snake" and were killed as a result. gas jet. Hmmm. Time to turn it off quickly. To my They are non-venomous and harmless. This one was surprise, when I lifted the grill plate I found an unhappy resting on a table at Noosa Landcare's office in green tree snake that was keen to leave, which he did! Pomona ...

The Noisy Miner Bird - Phil Moran

THE Noisy miner or Mickey (Manorina melanocephala) , nectar eaters, but will also eat , caterpillars and pictured below, is a very common native bird in our fruit. They are gregarious, with groups of up to 20 or area. It is conspicuous by its constant chatter. They more individuals. When they find a garden with plenty make a racket when other birds, humans or cats are of grevilleas and bottlebrushes they will claim it as their around. They are also an early detection system for own! They are therefore well suited to suburban snakes, although in my experience they are not as gardens often to the detriment of other bird species. reliable as a butcher bird where snakes are concerned! We have created Mickey heaven by planting all these They just chatter all the time ... like the boy who cried flowering shrubs in our gardens! snake! They are a very territorial species that has no The female builds a nest and usually incubates the eggs problem taking on much bigger birds, even hawks and alone. However both sexes will care for and feed the kookaburras. young. Often more helpers will assist in raising the They are chicks, commonly males. This is what was happening predominately outside our office in Pomona recently. grey in colour, It should be noted that the Mickey is native, and is not with a yellow the Indian mynah (Acridotheres tristis) which is quite a bill and black feral pest and gradually increasing its habitat in cheeks. They Australia. This bird is originally from Turkestan, India occur from and Sri Lanka. It was introduced into Melbourne in A t h e r t o n 1862 and was introduced into North Queensland in T a b l e l a n d 1883. These birds are very aggressive, taking over right down to nesting sites, displacing native birds and even killing T a s m a n i a , small birds, small mammals and bats. They have mostly close chocolate brown heads and neck, a fawn colour on to the coast. their body, white tips on the wing and a yellow beak They are and legs. CONSERVATION (Eco) SERVICES

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