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Puffins at Hermanesse Reserve

2023 catchup

2023 was also a busy year, packed with activity and not much time off to update the website — so here is a summary.

Honorary Doctorate award

In July 2021 I travelled to Coffs Harbour for a ceremony to accept an Honorary Doctorate in Natural and Physical Sciences awarded by Southern Cross University.

Botanica Tour Group

This week was the first tour organised for Botanica Tour Group. The group enjoyed exploring the island on foot to learn all about the island’s fascinating flora, marine life, geology, history and conservation.
Hudsonian godwit

Hudsonian godwit sighting

On Saturday 20th March, visiting bird watcher Hans Wohlmuth spotted an unusual looking godwit at North Bay.

Rockfall closes Goathouse track

At approximately 8 pm on Saturday 6th March a large chunk of the cliff on on the north face of Mt Lidgbird fell off.
Sea Slug Census logo

Sea Slug Census

This was the fourth Sea Slug Census for Lord Howe Island, an event organised by Stephen Smith at Southern Cross University and hosted by the Lord Howe island Museum.

Birdweek 2020

There were just eight people on this exclusive Birdweek; we visited all of the best birding spots, and had plenty of time to sit and observe the birds at close range.

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey

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