On 19 December island resident Peter Higgins spotted these two Canada geese on the golf course. Native to Canada, there is a widespread feral population of this bird in New …
Research trip to Mount Gower to monitor palm regrowth. This four-day trip with Andrew Denham and John Porter from NSW DoPIE was to monitor the regrowth in the two Mountain …
The second Birdweek for 2022 and ten people were along to enjoy the high point of the seabird breeding season on the Island. Many seabirds had their chicks and we …
In October I took the opportunity to see one of NSW most spectacular wildflower locations – Mount Kaputar; and I wasn’t disappointed. It is quite a long drive , about …
Dean Hiscox reported new landslip on the east side of Mount Lidgbird in the Middle Cave vicinity on 17 August. The slip has caused significant damage to vegetation down slope of …
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 …
The second bush walking week for 2022, with the group again staying at Oceanview Apartments, and enjoying the island each day on the walks. The first walk to Boat Harbour …
Twenty-two people participated in this, the 90th weeding Ecotour on Lord Howe Island. It was a mix of regular long-term Friends members, and we also welcomed quite a few people …
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 …
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.