2.11.2009:: For details of the latest (October) Bird Survey click here.
Spotted again a Pacific Black Duck in the Creek at Somers Trail. Also noticed a Magpie Lark (a.k.a. Mudlark) busy building its mud nest.
2.10.2009:: For details of the latest (September) Bird Survey click here.
Spotted again a couple of Pacific Black Duck in Creek at Somers Trail. On a recent rainy Sunday afternoon several dozen Little Raven were seen busily feeding (on the emerging earthworms?) on the Simpson Park oval, occasionally joined (?) by a huge toing-and-froing flock of Starlings, and -- briefly -- by a single Australian White Ibis. [NB: The oval is outside the survey area].
31.8.2009:: For details of the latest (August) Bird Survey click here.
31.7.2009:: For details of the latest (July) Bird Survey click here.
Included is the sighting of several Wood Ducks high up on a bare limb, obviously getting ready to breed. Also spotted another Crested Pigeon; they appear to be extending their range.
The new Community Facility in Simpson Park was officially opened by the Mayor, Cr. Helen HARRIS on Saturday 11 July. For a view of it before the crowds arrived, click here.
30.6.2009:: For details of the latest (June) Bird Survey click here.
The new Community Facility in Simpson Park will be officially opened at 2pm on Saturday 11 July .
30.5.2009:: For details of the latest (May) Bird Survey click here.
Included is the somewhat uncommon sighting of an Eastern Spinebill.
Work on the new Simpson Park Community Facility is progressing well and the building probably will be open before the end of June.
29.4.2009:: For details of the latest (April) Bird Survey click here.
Included is the uncommon sighting of a flock of Yellow-tailed Black-cockatoos.
Simpson Park sheds upgrade: Work taking shape.
10.3.2009:: For details of the latest (March) Bird Survey click here.
Not included is the sighting of a Crested Pigeon. These are relatively new arrivals in this area, apparently not so new on the Simpson Park Oval.
Simpson Park sheds upgrade: Work has started earlier this month. On 31 March the first timber frame for the outside walls was spotted.
Invitations have gone out to nominate for the Parklands Advisory Committees. Contact Council if able and willing to make a contribution to your local park. Nominations close 24th June.
24.2.2009:: For details of the latest (February) Bird Survey click here.
Included is the uncommon sighting of a Peregrine Falcon.
Simpson Park sheds upgrade: Work expected to start beginning of March.
12.1.2009:: For details of the latest (January) Bird Survey click here.
16.12.2008:: For details of the latest (December) Bird Survey click here.
25.11.2008:: For details of the latest (November) Bird Survey click here.
Simpson Park sheds upgrade: tender has gone out. Work expected to start early next year.
24.10.2008:: For details of the latest (October) Bird Survey click here.
Spotted again a Pacific Black Duck in Creek at Somers Trail
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