We are currently recording the highest number of breeding pairs of Helmeted Honeyeaters in Yellingbo since the 2004/2005 breeding season; 17 (there may be a couple more pairs to confirm too!). 15 fledglings have been confirmed (but one disappeared quickly). A family group has also been spotted in a 'new' section of the reserve. Healesville Sanctuary's captive breeding program also reports that 8 of the Sanctuary's 13 pairs have bred, which is a terrific result too!
The breeding season extends into February, so we are quietly hopeful of a good breeding season.
About the Friends
- Friends of the Helmeted Honeyeater
- Yellingbo, Woori Yallock Creek sub-catchment, Australia
- Have you ever wanted to contribute to conservation of a threatened species? The Helmeted Honeyeater is Victoria's state emblem and is listed as: 1. Critically endangered (DSE Advisory List Of Threatened Vertebrate Fauna In Victoria - 2007) 2. Threatened (Victorian Govt. Flora and Fauna Guarantee Act 1988) 3. Critically endangered (Federal Govt. Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999) Can people make a difference to this bird's long-term survival? We believe anyone can. Check out the 'Take action' button on our homepage (www.helmetedhoneyeater.org.au), then contact us for more details.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
With a little help from our friends...
It's so nice to get some feedback isn't it?! This email arrived today:
Dear Sue and Bruce, Michelle and the friends group
Now it's coming to the end of the year we just wanted to say a big thanks for having us at the reserve and giving us the opportunity to get some experience with the planting days and in the nursery.
We have had an amazing time and have thoroughly enjoyed coming up to the reserve.
Our work at the reserve was a real advantage with our job interviews at Parks Victoria and Parks were really keen to hear about our involvement with the friends group.
Now that we have our Summer Rangers positions we are going to miss coming up to the reserve every week but we're really keen to continue volunteering in the new year.
Big thanks and we look forward to seeing you next year.
Tina, Jayne and Rachael
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Saturday, November 5, 2011
Can we go over the bridge?
Floods, floods, floods. 2011 & 2012 have been years of flooding in Yellingbo Nature Conservation Reserve. After 45 mm of rain in the Dandenong Ranges, Jack and Sean checked out the impact downstream in Woori Yallock Creek. Pretty significant! Usually 3-4 metres wide, Woori Yallock Creek was over 30 metres across in some places! A day later, the creek was back to 'normal', revealing revegetation areas that didn't show any worse for wear.Find out more about why Yellingbo is a special place here
Image: Jack and Sean really wanted to explore the other side of the bridge.
Photographer: Jan Tardif
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