G'day,
At Pelican Point near the Tinaroo township there were seven species of
honeyeater in a group of three Grevilleas:- Scarlet, Brown, Yellow-faced,
White-throated, White-cheeked, Lewins and Yellow. Only two pelicans and few
water birds. These Grevilleas were planted by my wife and I about 12 years
ago.
The Pelican Point peninsula was partially planted as a revegetation project
with a variety of plant communities and planting styles from 1991 to 1996.
We involved many community groups, two shire councils and numerous
government agencies. Bird species have gone from 58 to >160 with only the
Pacific Heron dropping off the records. Cranes do not utilise the open
grassed areas like they used to.
This is presumed to be because Sunwater, that pretend business owned by the
state, is only interested in selling water and not in making money from hay
production. The development of a thick layer of dead grass is not only
impeding the growth of grasses and probably reducing the suitability for
quail but poses a fire risk in the dry season. When controlled by the
forestry department the hay was harvested twice a year from separate areas
at different times so that their was always some long grass habitat. Despite
this lack of management I am very proud of what has been achieved at this
place.
Regards,
Alan Gillanders
Alan's Wildlife Tours
2 Mather Road
Yungaburra 4884
www.alanswildlifetours.com.au
Phone 07 4095 3784
Int. + 61 7 4095 3784
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