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21.01.2022 Generous funding from the Wettenhall Environment Trust has allowed us to track the fate of dozens of lyrebird nests using motion-sensing cameras. Foxes and feral Sambar deer are clearly having impacts on our precious lyrebirds, and these cameras are providing the evidence we need to identify the causes of failure, helping us to ensure this species will be here for years to come.
18.01.2022 One of the best things about virtual meetings? Getting to see everyone's pets! The Youth Team have loved meeting our team members animal co-workers through the... screen and it's led to some interesting conversations about favourite animals and the natural debate of Cats vs Dogs (strong #teamcat supporter here - Amy) One of our speakers for next Thursday's Youth Voice for Climate Action webinar (https://www.trybooking.com/BKFVY ) gets to claim the Superb Lyrebird as one of his favourite animals though! Introducing Alex Maisey! Through 20 years involvement with the Sherbrooke Lyrebird Study Group studying the iconic Superb Lyrebird, Alex has developed a somewhat obsessive interest in the ecology of this species. This interest quickly broadened to all wildlife of the Dandenong Ranges, inspiring a long involvement with the Friends of Sassafras Creek Inc, a volunteer group that aims to restore the wonderful rainforest habitats in this important wildlife corridor. In 2014 Alex undertook an Honours project for which he identified the drivers of habitat selection of the Superb Lyrebird in Sherbrooke Forest. Alex is currently finalising his PhD thesis, while in the early stages of a new project between La Trobe University and BirdLife Australia, seeking to understand the impacts of the 2019/20 megafires on lyrebirds and identify refuges for their ongoing protection. Can't wait to hear all about this amazing work! Make sure you register for the webinar here :https://www.trybooking.com/BKFVY
17.01.2022 Yarra Ranges Council is proposing changes to local laws: 'Changing the maximum amount of cats and dogs people can own without a permit to be based on property size (up to two cats and dogs for properties of 2000 square metres or smaller, up to three of each for properties of 2000- 4000 square metres and up to four for properties of more than 4000 square metres (an acre)'. In recent years domestic pet controls are the single most effective action to have altered the status of the lyrebird population from 'Endangered' to 'Protected'. We have until JULY 8 to respond to this proposal.
16.01.2022 Mature male singing up a storm on Neuman Tk. Must be mating time... Thanks again, Mervyn.
16.01.2022 Sharing Your Garden with Wildlife webinar Saturday 13 June, 10am Join the Yarra Ranges Gardens for Wildlife team, and Richard Rowe from Sustainable Gardening Australia, to learn how to incorporate food sources, water, shelter and nesting places for our local wildlife in your garden. You need to register to attend.
13.01.2022 Taken by Kylie at Yarra Ranges Flora, Fauna & Fungi via Mollie Chook. Thanks,Kylie and Mollie.
09.01.2022 The Secret World of Lyrebirds webinar July 25
09.01.2022 With the spate of invasive use of our Parks, Sherbrooke is not the only area to be inundated by too high visitor numbers. Many birds are being stressed. Birdlife Australia has reviewed their ethical guidelines which include Sherbrooke.
08.01.2022 PLEASE SHARE THIS AS WIDELY AS POSSIBLE. With the hugely increased numbers of visitors to Sherbrooke Forest over recent times, SLSG is very concerned for the safety of the lyrebird population and their forest habitat. PLEASE point out that people should NOT leave the tracks unless they have a Parks Victoria permit to do so. Some visitors have been seen tracking birds off the track, looking for nests, visiting a nest, even cutting back vegetation on male display mounds to enhance their photos. PLEASE ask people NOT to publicise specific locations of birds or of nests if they are known. Female lyrebirds lay only one egg per year and will abandon their nest if a threat is perceived. PLEASE point out that this fragile environment and its inhabitants need our respect to survive.
06.01.2022 Mature male, taken on Neuman Track by Mervyn Peter Dannefaerd. Thanks, Mervyn.
