Friends of Merri Creek Bird Survey #3 in 2024

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...

Friends of Merri Creek

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

#birds #bluebandedbee #bees #habitat

Stepping stones for wildlife: how linking up isolated habitats can help nature thrive in our cities

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.

The Conversation