Friends of Merri Creek Bird Survey #3
https://www.friendsofmerricreek.org.au/index.cfm?module=event&pagemode=indiv&page_id=2243708
Bird surveys will be held from 8.45-10.30am at seven sites along Merri Creek as listed below. Please don't attend if you are feeling unwell and have any cold or flu-like symptoms. Beginners welcome. BYO binoculars if possible, but no dogs...
Linkin up wildlife habitats https://theconversation.com/stepping-stones-for-wildlife-how-linking-up-isolated-habitats-can-help-nature-thrive-in-our-cities-234923
The red-backed fairywren (Malurus melanocephalus) needs habitat where it can shelter from bigger, aggressive species. Photo: Andres Suarez-Castro
Songbirds & cities.
https://theconversation.com/our-cities-are-losing-the-small-colourful-songbirds-that-give-us-the-most-joy-238315
Our cities are full of obstacles and hazards for native wildlife but also contain many valuable patches of habitat. Creating green spaces to connect these patches improves their lives and ours.
Peter Riley