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25.01.2022 There has been an interesting visitor to the local shores!

24.01.2022 This Singing Honeyeater snapped up a tasty treat at the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve yesterday. Thanks to volunteer Kym for sharing his amazing photograph.

23.01.2022 Check out our award-winning short film about the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes here! It's a great reminder of why we need to cherish this conservation reserve and all the plants and animals that call it home https://vimeo.com/428663763

22.01.2022 It is Volunteer Week, when we say a big vote of thanks to all those wonderful people who give up their time to volunteer free of charge in whatever capacity. Some are retired, some are students and some are still working, we welcome them all, young and older. We have many volunteer groups along the coast and their numbers are growing and Tennyson Dunes Group set up in 1995 is proud to be one of them. This is our 25th year and we hope to get a booklet on our history and achievements out later this year. The photo showing a large group of 14 Hooded Plovers at West Lakes is a testament to to the dedication of Bird Life Volunteers and the Environment Dept. making the beaches safer for these little birds to come back from near extinction. photos Susanne Nikolajsen,Sacred Kingfisher Kym Murphy

22.01.2022 We're putting on FREE expert-led guided tours as part of the Nature Festival! Discover how there's so much more than meets the eye in the beautiful Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve and learn about: the plants and animals living in the dunes the impact of climate change on coastal erosion the geology of the coast... conservation activities, including a beach clean up and micro-plastics survey. With one hour sessions throughout the day, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about this unique piece of the coast and enjoy being in nature on a springtime Sunday. Register to secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/exploring-wara-wayingga-ten Be quick, spots will fill up quickly!

21.01.2022 City Nature Challenge starts today and you can help Adelaide win top spot! Over the next four days, simply take a photo of an animal or plant you see in your back yard or a nature spot local to you, and share it through the inaturalist app. Cities around the world will be competing to see who can make the most observations of nature, find the most species, and engage the most people in the 2020 City Nature Challenge.... Go Adelaide!! https://facebook.com/events/s/city-nature-challenge-2020-gre/2574309012852043/?ti=icl

19.01.2022 Fancy trying something different this weekend? Pull up pesky weeds in the Tennyson Dunes as you listen to the waves and chat to like-minded people! The weather forecast for this Sunday 16 Feb is perfect so join us at 9.30am for a volunteer workday at Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes. We're meeting at the Southern (main) carpark. Please bring drinking water, a hat and wear long pants and enclosed shoes. Hope to see you there!

19.01.2022 This dune thistle is rare in the Adelaide coastline, so it’s wonderful to see it popping up in the dunes. Weed removal is vital to give native plants space and nutrients to grow. This helps preserve biodiversity and maintain this sandy ecosystem. The volunteer group spent two hours today removing weeds including the marguerite daisy, euphorbia and veldt grass. Lots more weeding still needs to be done but every session helps

18.01.2022 Come to Tennyson Dunes this Sunday 27 September for FREE tours at our Nature Festival event. Learn about this unique piece of the Adelaide coastline while enjoying the beautiful surroundings on what is forecast to be a pleasant spring day. See whats on and register here: ... https://www.naturefestival.org.au//exploring-wara-wayingga

17.01.2022 It may be blustery at the beach, but the sand dunes help buffer the blow! Theres plenty of space to keep your social distance if you pass other people on the Tennyson Dunes trail, and its soothing for the soul to listen to the waves and birds as you take a walk or run. If you are not self isolating, we encourage you to get out to enjoy this naturally beautiful spot.

17.01.2022 Interested in taking part in the City Nature Challenge? Check out this blog for some tips on how to record your findings on iNaturalist and become a citizen scientist. https://citynaturechallengeaustralia.wordpress.com//will/

16.01.2022 Here's a great chance to contribute to the conservation of vitally important wild pollinator insects in Australia! Wild Pollinator Count starts today and runs until 19 April. Spend 10 minutes or more peacefully observing the pollinators you see in your back yard and add your findings to an online form on the website. Check out the link for identification sheets, tips on how to make insect counts that can be used for this scientific community project and much more. https:...//wildpollinatorcount.com/ #OzPollinators See more

16.01.2022 This delicate Long-tailed Pea-blue Butterfly was captured resting on a karkalla plant by dune volunteer Kym Murphy. Great to see these beautiful pollinators in the dunes.

16.01.2022 Two men were seen stealing lizards from the dunes this week, presumably for sale on the black market. Lizards are a vital part of this delicate dune ecosystem and it is illegal to take any animal or plant from a conservation park. Please help us to keep the dunes safe and healthy, and report any suspicious behaviour to the police and National Parks as soon as you see it: Police - 131444 National Parks - 83360901... It is safest not to approach people undertaking illegal or anti-social behaviour. Thank you for helping to protect our precious dunes and the native animals that live within it. Good karma will be coming your way! See more

15.01.2022 From tomorrow until midnight Monday, join thousands of people in a super easy science project. The Great Southern BioBlitz aims to take a snapshot of the biodiversity of Greater Adelaide and other places across the Southern Hemisphere. Simply spend some time taking photos of wild plants, animals and fungi in your garden, local park or the dunes. ... Upload the pictures via the iNaturalist app on your smartphone or upload them to the iNaturalist.org website where they can be identified and help paint the picture of the biodiversity near you. Its a meditative way to connect with nature and youll probably learn a thing or two! https://greatsouthernbiobl.wixsite.com/website iNaturalist.org GAiN Bioblitz : Greater Adelaide Inaturalist Bioblitz Photo: Kym Murphy

15.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/beachcombing-and-rockpooling-w/765453594286766/?ti=icl

14.01.2022 It may not look like much now, but it is hoped that this humble native plant will soon cover the ground in this trouble spot in the dunes. The plant is creeping saltbush (Atriplex semibaccata) and many were planted by volunteers today. This section of dune was set to have a house built on it many moons ago and had clay and rubble laid on it in preparation, making it tricky to now grow the dunes sand-loving plants there.... and tricky digging holes!

14.01.2022 Is Tennyson one of the best beaches in Adelaide? We think so, and so do The Green Adventurers! Check out their write up about the dunes and other local beach hotspots below

13.01.2022 You can help Adelaide compete against cities from around the world by making the most nature observations possible from 24-27 April. Come to the Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve - or anywhere else in Adelaide - to get some great entries in the City Nature Challenge. Training sessions on 26 Feb will give you tips on finding and recording wild plants and urban wildlife. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/city-nature-challenge-adela

13.01.2022 Its nesting season for threatened shore birds! But they need our help. People and dogs are seen as a threat, which can prompt parents-to-be to leave their nest, the eggs then get too hot or cold and eggs perish. To give the eggs the best chance to hatch, and the chicks to survive, please:... Walk near the waters edge - away from the dune's edge where they nest Walk your dog on a leash or near the waters edge Watch your step as you enter the beach. The eggs are camouflaged and about the size of a 20 cent piece! Keep your distance from roped off sections of the beach, which is where plover nests and chicks may be. Keep moving and dont linger in any spot near a shore bird. Check out this video to find out more about the birds on our local beaches https://youtu.be/ID9KJ4kps78

13.01.2022 This may be of interest to some of you. Speakers include Anita Nedosyko on the shellfish reef restoration at Glenelg and Windara, Catherine McMahon from the Estuary Care Foundation, Dr Michelle Blewitt on microplastics and Friends of Gulf St Vincent committee member Mark Pierson. It should be an informative afternoon.

11.01.2022 Volunteers are an integral part of any community, and it's the same for the Tennyson Dunes group. Bob is a passionate advocate for the dunes and as a local resident, he goes out of his way to water native plants, check their condition, keep an eye on what local wildlife he sees and report back to the group so that action can be taken where needed. Are you passionate about protecting and enhancing native habitats? Share your stories, tips and wins with us by commenting below!

10.01.2022 A beautiful sunset over the #TennysonDunes last night, captured by dunes volunteer, Bob. And a reminder about our AGM on Sunday 15 March at 1.30pm at Henley Beach library. All are welcome! Jenna will share her research findings on what can be done to conserve important dioecious plants in the dunes (plants which have separate female and male individuals).

10.01.2022 You can help this pretty blue butterfly shed its endangered title by planting its only source of food in your garden - the Bitterbush. Find out how at this practical workshop by the Port Environment Centre.

10.01.2022 A mystical looking sun set over the #TennysonDunes last night. Its a beautiful spot at any time of day, but summer twilight is something altogether special Harold Maune

10.01.2022 To encourage native bees to the Wara Wayingga Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve, Sophie Thomson helped us create native bee hotels last year, where a range of indigenous Aussie bees can nest and thrive. These little critters help pollinate plants and are a vital part of our ecosystem. Find out all about native bees and how to create your own bee hotel on last nights Gardening Australia https://www.abc.net.au/gardening/factsheets/bee-bnb/11943376

09.01.2022 Ideal day for a walk in the Dunes, the plants are all looking very perky at the moment after all the wonderful recent rain. Kym has been along the coast taking some wonderful photos again of what you might see when you get out and about along our coastline.

05.01.2022 If you're looking for an attractive native plant, Coastal fanflower could be the plant for you. It's blooming in the dunes at the moment and has delightfully scented flowers that are a favourite food source of butterflies, and important for the caterpillars of the Argus Meadow butterfly. Drought tolerant and growing to around 1m high, the plant (scaevola crassifolia) will make a great addition to your garden. It's vulnerable in the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges areas so consider adding it to your patch.

05.01.2022 It seems that a lot of friends really liked Kym's last photos, so here are some more. Two Sacred Kingfishers are at present to be seen in the vegetation around the car park at Garden Island. The Singing Honeyeater is common at Tennyson and in local gardens. The Whistling Kite was being chased by two Magpie Larks.

05.01.2022 Out of the gloom of Covid 19 there is still plenty to smile about and rejoice over. Our Friend at BirdLife Australia, Aleisa Lamanna has sent us some fantastic photos from in front of Tennyson of 6 Hooded Plovers which are very rare and not usually seen at Tennyson. Also a photo of 26 Red-capped Plovers and 8 Red-necked Stints from West Lakes Beach. Photos by Mary-Ann Van Trigt

05.01.2022 Beachcombing: What you might find along Adelaides Shores. * Amphipods* Amphipods are small crustaceans and some species known as sand hoppers' live in inte...rtidal sand. Others feed on the drift seaweed which washes up. Amphipods are important food for shallow water fishes and are also eaten by some of the smaller shorebirds such as dotterels. Credit (text): Janine L Baker, Marine Ecologist. #Beachcombing #Amphipods See more

04.01.2022 Adelaides thick fog has cast magical scenes over the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes for the last two days. With an abundance of sea mist but no wind, only the gentle waves and chirpy birds could be heard, enveloping the conservation reserve and beach in a peaceful sense of calm.

04.01.2022 The beautiful Australian trefoil plants are putting on a show and attracting native bees in the dunes at the moment. If you grow some in your garden, you'll not only add a splash of colour, you'll also be providing a plant loved by butterflies and other important members of the world. Its scientific name is Lotus australis and you should be able to find it in your local nursery or at State Flora Nurseries - who also do deliveries. Photo: Kym Murphy

03.01.2022 A variety of birds can be seen at the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve, including this silvereye (Zosterops lateralis), which enjoys munching on insects, fruits and nectar. Photo: Kym Murphy

03.01.2022 We have a beach education officer who frequently visits our beaches to monitor dogs and encourage responsible pet management both on the foreshore and the coast...al park. On a recent visit they came across 74 dogs having the time of their lives of the beach, 31 well-behaved dogs on lead on the footpath along the foreshore, one nesting hooded plover and one thermoregulating seal (Henry). Some tips to remember: Until daylight savings, dogs can be off lead on our foreshore at any time if theyre under effective control. During daylight savings, dogs can be off lead on our foreshore before 10am or after 8pm if theyre under effective control. All dogs must be on lead between 10am and 8pm during daylight savings. Once youre off the beach, your dog must be on lead at all times on our footpaths, coastal park or community spaces like Henley Square. Hooded plovers are rare in SA, with only 500 to 800 thought to live in the wild. Please consider our wildlife when enjoying our foreshore. You'll find the temporary signage at West Beach to let you know hooded plovers are currently nesting, and ensure your dog does not chase the birds. www.charlessturt.sa.gov.au/servi/pets-and-animal-management

03.01.2022 Its planting season in the Wara Wayingga -Tennyson sand dunes! Volunteers gathered together (socially distanced, of course!) this morning to plant native dune species propagated in the groups nursery. Plants included Satin everlasting, Australian trefoil, knobby club-rush and Short-stem flax lily. There was also some weeding of ice plant (a garden escapee) and mustard plants, which both compete with native plants for space and nutrients. A great morning was had by all, especially since we managed to dodge the rain!

02.01.2022 All are welcome to join us for our next General Meeting on Sunday 15th March, 1.30-3pm at the Henley & Grange Library. Jenna Draper will be presenting the results of her university research about insect-pollinated dioecious plants in the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes Conservation Reserve. ... Light refreshments will be served after the presentation. Please bring along anyone who might be interested!

02.01.2022 Want a fun activity to do that is both helpful and interesting?! The #aussiebirdcount started today and runs until 25 October. Simply download the app and spend 20 minutes in your backyard, park or the dunes and see what birds you can spot. The website has resources to help you identify birds and it is a great way to help BirdLife Australia see what flying friends are in our neighbourhoods. ... https://fb.me/e/9ocaoP3Tq

02.01.2022 The juicy deep red berries of Seaberry saltbush (Rhagodia candolleana) are plumping up and making a tasty meal for native birds, insects and lizards in the dunes. It's a dense, spreading shrub growing to approximately 1m tall x 2m wide. It's easy to grow, drought tolerant and fast growing - the perfect low maintenance addition to your outside space, especially if you'd like to support native wildlife.

02.01.2022 In these challenging times, spending time in nature and the great outdoors is especially important for our mental and physical health. The 1.5Km Tennyson Dunes Discovery Trail has its own audio tours app, where you can learn about the native flora and fauna at your own pace. Find it on the App Store or Google Play. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWSXIxH0sX8

02.01.2022 An article in the Advertiser recently highlighted the serious problem of people stealing lizards from the Wara Wayingga-Tennyson Dunes, as well as other anti-social behaviours. To help reduce the risks these activities pose to the safety and health of the Conservation Reserve, the local council will start locking the car park at night. All Australian reptiles are protected in South Australia and it is not permitted to take native animals from the wild without a permit. Fines ...apply for people who steal, keep or give away any animals or plants. If you witness illegal activity and/or anti-social behaviour, including the deliberate destruction of natural habitat or interfering with native animals, we urge you to please contact the police on 131 444. Thank you for your co-operation in helping to protect the important and precious dunes.

01.01.2022 Tune into the City of Charles Sturt's Youtube channel tonight at 7:30pm to see our Tennyson film "Too good to lose".