U3A birding tour
Sixteen in this group from University of Third Age to explore and discover the birds of Lord Howe Island. Good weather and an active group, we enjoyed the walks and boat trips. Sooty tern and other chicks were hatching which are always a favourite photographic subject. [divider_padding]
Australia’s Ocean Odyssey
On June 9 2020, the ABC screened the second in the series Australia’s Ocean Odyssey. This episode features Lord Howe Island and has some great video scenes and conservation stories. Catch up on iView if you haven’t seen it: Australia’s Ocean Odyssey [divider_padding]
Big rainfall for the island
On 27 May 120 mm rain fell overnight. One of the biggest rainfall events for many years and creeks opened up into the Lagoon, and waterfalls on the mountains provided a spectacular display. [divider_padding]
Ex cyclone Eusi
On 13th and 14th February ex tropical cyclone Eusi moved across Lord Howe Island. There was not flooding rains, but strong winds uprooted many trees, and waves washed through the shed at Ned’s Beach. Local SES crew cleaned up the roads and properties very quickly. [divider_padding]
Birdweek 2019
November 16 to 23 – eighteen people travelled and enjoyed the week of birding. We had great weather for the Balls Pyramid pelagic trip; and the North Bay day was a highlight, with Black noddy chicks, Red-tailed tropicbirds and waders. [divider_padding]
Film project East Australian Current
2019 October 21 to 30 – worked with a film crew from Wild Pacific Media on a documentary about The East Australian Current – included work with seabirds, vegetation, conservation and an overnight stay on Mount Gower with my son Matthew. The three part series will be screened on ABC in March 2020. The film […]
Sustainable Energy Working Group
20th Septemeber 2019 The local Sustainable Energy Working Group held a Climate Change awareness event at the local public hall – joining the world wide action to raise awareness of this issue. Seventy people attended a presentation I gave on the impacts we have seen on Lord Howe Island, particularly in the summer of 2018/2019.
Land Bird Survey
2019 September 9 to 16. Annual land bird surveys for pre-rodent eradication monitoring with Canberra Ornithological Group volunteers. The weather delayed flight arrival by one day, but the remainder of the week was good and all survey points were covered. It will be interesting in future surveys to document the changes now that rodents have […]
Friends of LHI Weeding Ecotour
2019 August 31 to Sept 7 Friends of Lord Howe Island weeding ecotour (number 89). 18 people along to enjoy the week contributing to conservation and learning about the island. Weeding carried out at North Head, Blinkie Beach and leases. The group also spent a day out on Blackburn Island, assisting with a revegetation project to […]
2019 August Grey fantail sighting
2019 August 11 Ian McCallan spotted this Grey fantail in Stevens Reserve; and it stayed in the area for several weeks before disappearing. This was the first record for Lord Howe Island.