Great Crested Tern winters in Kurilpa
Every winter, the Great Crested Terns move from their coastal estuarine summer home in Moreton Bay up the Brisbane River to the warmer inland waters around Kurilpa.
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Category: Environment and Climate
Australian Pelicans of Kurilpa
Photo Credit: Pablo Silber. Australian Pelican at West End Ferry Terminal The oft-quoted poem “A...
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Blue-faced Honeyeaters eat Nectar of Banana flowers
Do you like bananas? For most people, the answer is simple: a resounding “yes” and yet...
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The Sacred Kingfisher – a year round visitor to Kurilpa
Photo credit: Pablo Silber 2022 Any bird can become a spark bird: a bird that fills the...
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Aussie White Ibis – flexible scavenger and survivor.
Why are Australian White Ibis so derided? Stop and take a good look at a White Ibis. It is a...
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The Brahminy Kites of Kurilpa
There is something romantic about the word Brahminy. It conjures up images of...
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The Mystery of the Crooning Pied Currawong and palm seeds
Is your birdbath full of Piccabean Palm seeds, again? The red seed coating is gone. Little piles...
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There is conflict everywhere – West End’s Noisy Miners
The main driver in the bird microcosm is the Noisy Miner: a bellicose, medium-sized honeyeater...
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Time to check out your local co-op?
t’s no secret that the cost of living has sky-rocketed in recent years. According to the latest...
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Kurilpa Welcome Swallows
Photo credit: Pablo Silber. Welcome Swallow perched, July 2021 Another delightful contribution...
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The Insects of Kurilpa are important – Helen Schwencke
We in Kurilpa need insects because they support the growth of food in our gardens, our health, and...
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Moral Ambition – will we leave the world a better place for our children?
Morals aren’t much discussed at the moment. Even at church, the discussion is more about...
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