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Honorary Doctorate award

Honorary Doctorate award

Ian Hutton|July 30, 2021

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. It was great privilege …

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May Bushwalking week

May Bushwalking week

Ian Hutton|May 26, 2021

Eighteen people from Sydney here to enjoy the exploration of the island on the many diverse walking tracks on this bushwalking tour. We covered the lowland walks, and some of …

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Botanica Tour Group

Botanica Tour Group

Ian Hutton|April 30, 2021

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.

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Hudsonian godwit

Hudsonian godwit sighting

Ian Hutton|March 20, 2021

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

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Rockfall closes Goathouse track

Rockfall closes Goathouse track

Ian Hutton|March 6, 2021

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

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Sea Slug Census logo

Sea Slug Census

Ian Hutton|February 18, 2021

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.

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Birdweek 2020

Birdweek 2020

Ian Hutton|November 30, 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.

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U3A birding tour

U3A birding tour

Ian Hutton|July 11, 2020

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 …

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Australia’s Ocean Odyssey

Australia’s Ocean Odyssey

Ian Hutton|June 16, 2020

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. …

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Big rainfall for the island

Big rainfall for the island

Ian Hutton|May 28, 2020

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 …

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