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Redland Snapshot – Wednesday 10 September


Glossy Black-Cockatoo annual survey Volunteer workshops: 20 & 27 September We’re calling for volunteers to help with the annual survey of the Glossy Black-Cockatoo. One of the more threatened cockatoo species in Australia, it’s listed as a vulnerable species in Queensland. Although the count isn’t until Sunday 19 October, volunteers need to attend a workshop beforehand. The first ones are 20 and 27  Continue reading…

Stay safe from swooping magpies


Redland City Council is alerting residents that the beginning of spring signals magpie nesting season, which may lead to magpies swooping. During nesting season some magpies will swoop to warn away a perceived intruder from their nesting area. Magpies are the most commonly recognised birds for swooping but other birds such as Plovers and Butcherbirds  Continue reading…