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22.01.2022 Today’s field trip was to Burrendong Arboretum. Was fantastic to see so many trees and plants in flower and recovering from the harsh drought. Despite the rain there were plenty of birds to see and hear.

21.01.2022 Interested in finding out more more, or having a say on the two proposed South Dubbo Bridge options being put forward by Council? Here's a survey to complete: https://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au//south-dubbo-bridge-concepts-

20.01.2022 You could win a pair of high definition binoculars! We're running a Spring Bird Watching Competition, and anyone bird watching in our Central West region is eli...gible to win one of 28 fabulous bird-related prizes. All you have to do is enter your bird surveys through the BirdLife Australia Birdata app, with each entry giving you a chance in the competition > https://birdata.birdlife.org.au/ See more

18.01.2022 Anyone got this Ziera growing ?

16.01.2022 It’s National Water Week! What are your best water saving tips?

11.01.2022 Two sensational speakers from Taronga Western Plains Zoo addressed the last social meeting for the year held last night - Kara speaking on Regent Honeyeaters and Steve on Greater Bilbies. So great to hear of their successes in breeding these locally-relevant native species for release back into the wild. Both used to live around Dubbo in good numbers. The DFNCS Christmas outing this Sunday, then we'll call it until 2021!

11.01.2022 Since 1995, it’s been illegal to import exotic parrots into Australia. But now, the Federal Government is considering lifting this ban a decision which BirdLi...fe Australia condemns. Importing parrots poses a significant risk of introducing avian diseases into Australia, endangering some of our most iconic and already threatened native birds. It’s way too much of a biosecurity risk, says Sean Dooley, BirdLife Australia’s National Public Affairs Manager. The risk is obvious: for an exotic avian disease to escape from imported captive parrots and then ravage wild populations. It’s a scenario we’ve become familiar with in the last few months! And it’s not just wild birds. The introduction of an exotic disease into captive, ‘insurance’ populations of species with tiny populations like the Orange-bellied Parrot would spell disaster. There is also a very real possibility of captive parrots escaping and establishing feral populations that compete with native birds for food and nesting hollows a situation we’ve seen time and time again in countries with more relaxed importation laws. Opening up the importation of parrots has significant risks and zero benefits, except for a few collectors, Sean continues. It underlines the need for strong national regulation and nature laws. In the wake of a global pandemic, exposing our birds to the risk of foreign diseases is not the answer. Our political leaders must deliver stronger nature laws to protect what is left. We stand firmly against this proposal. Please consider supporting our work fighting for stronger nature laws at https://www.actforbirds.org/ Orange-bellied Parrot by Andrew Silcocks

10.01.2022 Putta Bucca Wetlands Mudgee. New extention pond.

03.01.2022 EDIT: Survey Cancelled de to wet weather. Next opportunity is Feb 2021. If you are keen to help, please hit 'book now' on this online form by National Parks. You may need to create a volunteer account here if you have not already. https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au//the-great-inland-glo

03.01.2022 Putta Bucca Wetlands Mudgee.

01.01.2022 Dubbo continues to fight for the Pilliga, Sept 8th. https://www.facebook.com/dubboeg/posts/174967457416127