Tambo Bluff Landcare Coastcare

Love Train - bioGraphic The Kangaroo Island echidna may seem bizarre, but the spiky mammal’s quirks have helped it survive cataclysmic change.

WHO WILL BE TAMBO BLUFF'S NEXT DAD?

How privileged we are to have to have these unique animals freely roaming our area. Please keep your dog on a lead when walking and when driving, keep an eye out for echidnas crossing roads. Sadly, we have had two healthy young wombats killed on Tambo Bluff this year.

SAD FIND

This little chap was found near the gully dam. Blood exuding from the ear suggests it may have ingested poison bait, hopefully not.
The Native Swamp Rat can be distinguished from the non-native Black Rat [Rattus Rattus] by its short ears and tail. The Black Rat's tail is much longer than its body. Swamp Rats are close relatives of the Native Bush Rat. Please share the link:
https://theconversation.com/rat-poison-is-killing-our-beloved-native-owls-and-tawny-frogmouths-and-thats-the-tip-of-the-iceberg-212184

TAMBO BLUFF TERRITORY TUSSLE

Two Whistling Kites had their quiet time interrupted by agitated magpies and ravens. Whistling Kites are opportunistic hunters feeding mainly on carrion during the non-breeding season. Their diet changes during the breeding season to small live animals such as mammals, fish, birds and insects. Modifying of woodland forests has had an impact on breeding due to the loss of tall trees.

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A BURST OF WINTER COLOUR

As you walk along the Wallaby Creek Walking Track you will encounter these Lilly Pilly [syzygium smithii] trees with their vibrant fruit. Several years have passed since they were planted.

PUBLIC NOTICE
TAMBO BLUFF LANDCARE COASTCARE IS HOLDING ITS ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING ON SATURDAY, 20TH JULY AT 10.00am AT THE AROMA CAFE, METUNG.
LUNCH IS AVAILABLE AT YOUR OWN COST FROM 12.00
NEW MEMBERS WELCOME

DONE AND DUSTED

A brisk Sunday morning didn't deter TBLC volunteers from getting out and about. Our water trailer and auger are much loved additions to our planting regime. Muffins, chocolates and a chat about the Shire's intentions for the parcel of land at the southern end of Broadlands Rd concluded an enjoyable and fruitful morning. The 15 Trees Organisation in conjunction with G.J. Gardner provided funding for revegetating this area.

JUST LOBBED IN

Over the past week we have had a beautiful Golden Whistler visit.
Planting of understory vegetation has created a welcome haven for small birds.

DRY TIME,

Due to the current dry weather, we have had to water recently planted tube stock. Hopefully we will receive some rain in the near future.

HEARD THEIR ARRIVAL

Counted 35 Yellow Tail Cockatoos. Hope they found some food on their travels. Their favoured foods include seeds from banksias, hakeas, casuarinas and pines, as well as extracting insect larvae which bore into the branches of wattles.

FLEETING VISIT

Four King Parrots dropped in to feed on the fruit of the Lilly-pilly plants. The Lilly-pilly will not only enhance the aesthetic appeal of your garden but will contribute to the biodiversity, providing food and shelter for native wildlife. Makes a great hedge. First Nations people have used various parts of the plant, fruit consumed fresh or made into jams, leaves used for traditional medicines.

PLEASE PROTECT TAMBO BLUFF'S NATURAL ASSETS

Macroinvertebrates and aquatic life in Bluff and Dolphin Lagoons were next on the radar. We await the detailed reports from the experts.
Footnote: A bonus 'fashion statement' by one of our members.

CATCH AND RELEASE

March saw us into our second year with Wildlife Unlimited surveying species living in the gullies and lagoons. Harp nets were used over two nights to catch microbats. Species were identified, sexed, measured and weighed. They were also health checked. Anabat detectors were also used over two weeks to record the echolocation calls of other microbats and convert the calls to sonar graphs, which then identifies the various species.

TEAM TAMBO

Maintenance of TBLC projects is one of our priorities. Stormy weather adds to the workload. Three areas were targeted on Monday.

Wombat 'Paul' on The Bluff has had another treatment this afternoon (Sunday) and the pink marker telling others it has happened.

RESTING UP

After being harassed by ravens this Sea Eagle took a few minutes to rest during its hunt for prey on Tambo Bluff.

OH WHAT A FEELING!

A local Tambo Bluff resident takes time out for some relaxation and a spruce up.

BACK ON THE TRACK AGAIN

On Sunday while the girls removed a multitude of guards from previous plantings, the boys saw to cleaning up fallen trees and branches.

AND SO IT BEGINS

Sunday saw our first busy bee workout for 2024. This time volunteers worked over three sites, concentrating on maintenance. If you feel like contributing please feel free to contact the [email protected]

TEAM TAMBO

Last week saw us out and about on the Bluff. Morning tea is always welcome at the end of a workout.

SOME LOCALS

Regular visitors on Tambo Bluff are Satin Bowerbirds, Wattle Birds,
Common Bronzewings and Crested Pigeons. Muted sounds of a Kookaburra were emanating from the Bower Bird while serenading a potential mate. He will need to mature as she was not interested.

RECENT BREAKOUT

170mm of rain has seen both Bluff and Dolphin Lagoons discharge a great volume of water into Lake King. We are privileged to have these natural bodies of water which support aquatic and bird life.

I'LL IMPROVE WITH MATURITY

It might not look much at the moment but with experience and practice building my bower I might be a father one day.

SATURDAY SAUNTER

Yesterday TBLC hosted members of the Nicholson River Landcare. We traversed the Wallaby Creek Walking Track and a section of the Lake King foreshore. Tea, coffee, cake and sausage rolls were a bonus at the end of a very pleasant and informative morning.

JUST ANOTHER SUNDAY

After tube stock planted and mulch moved it was home
time, when darting out of the bush appeared six blue flashes close on the tail of a lone female Superb Wren.

SOGGY SIBLINGS

Through the wind and rain devoted magpie parents tend to their young. Just as well they are almost fledged as the 78mm of rain [so far] could have been disastrous for newborns.