ALLORA Landcare Group (ALG) will team up with well-known ecologist Greg Ford to host a wildlife-themed morning at the picturesque Allora Mountain in September.
The event on Sunday 18 September at 7am will encourage locals to find, identify and learn more about native birds of the area.
The area is home to a diverse range of native wildlife, including a number of endangered and vulnerable bird species like the red goshawk (Erythrotriorchis radiates) and swift parrot (Lathamus discolour), and the event will showcase the local community’s largest natural, wildlife habitat, the Allora Mountain Flora and Fauna Reserve.
ALG co-ordinator Adele Thomas said that the Allora Mountain is an area of high ecological value and this event will support the conservation of the significant, local asset which is home to 27 listed threatened species, eight of which are birds.
“We invite the community to come along to increase their knowledge about our feathered friends and to find out how they can improve habitat in their backyards and properties,” Ms Thomas said.
Greg Ford, ecologist and co-author of the authoritative book Birds of the Darling Downs, will join the event to share his expertise and inspire others to become caretakers of their community’s natural resources.
“Greg’s ecological background and specialist understanding of birds coupled with AGL’s knowledge about the local area will support people to manage biodiversity in the community and support our feathered wildlife who play an important role in the diversity of ecosystems,” she said.
Through the bird watching event, participants will learn to identify local, native birds and improve the management of habitat.
“Following the bird watching component of the event, we invite group members to bring a picnic and share in tea, coffee and damper,” said Ms Thomas.
The event will be held at 7am on Sunday 18 September.
Visitors are asked to meet promptly at the reservoir picnic area which is accessible via Burgess Road.
For more information contact Adele Thomas on 0412 007 393.
The project is supported by the Condamine Alliance through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme.
