HI All,
I thought some of you, particularly those interested in grasslands and
living in the northern part of Melbourne, might be interested in surveying
an interesting dayflying winged creature a little different to your usual
type.
Last year 2 populations of the rare (FFG listed, EPBC - Critically
Endangered) Golden Sun Moth were re-discovered on the Merri Creek. THe
larger at Craigieburn Grassland.
IN December (Sun 12th & 19th b/w 10-30am-12.30pm)
Friends of Merri Creek with Merri Creek Mgt C'tee and Parks Vic, and
assistance from a Threatened Species Network Community Grant,
are conducting 2 surveys to map and count the population.
While the focus of these surveys is on the sun moths this is an amazing
site for birds too. ~114 native species incl PLains Wanderer (not
positively sighted for some time), Black Falcon, Red-chested Button Quail
have been recorded for the site. While participating in a weed mapping
exercise there last week I was able to abserve the antics of Blue Wrens
trying to see off a Horsfield's bronze Cuckoo with I expect designs on
their nest. Plus there were lots of other birds about.
If you are interested let me know and I can e-mail an info brochure
Wendy Moore
Friends of Craigieburn Grassland
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