Images of 2022
Greetings Friends, Here are some images of places visited and what happened in 2022. They are presented in five parts:
Newsletter – February 2023
The migratory shorebirds (left) are under threat, ABC footage from Lee Point explains why and Living with Shorebirds at Lee Point has additional information. 2. Update on DHA Lee Point development The Australian Government is still assessing the area for gouldian finch habitat. Having Lee Point intact makes life better for people and wildlife …
Farewell to Shorebirds 2023
Hope to see you there.
Newsletter – January 2023
Greetings Friends, This newsletter includes seasonal wetland, Lee Point development, Darwin woodland, plants and wildlife. 1.0 The wet season is here Fig 1. Seasonal Wetland The low areas and runoff channel in the Corridor (see Fig 2) become a seasonal wetland this time of year. 2.0 Update on DHA Lee Point development Late last year …
Darwin’s large woodland trees – a preliminary study
This preliminary study highlights that Darwin’s woodland habitat will be severely reduced to small isolated patches by 2030-40, resulting in further declines to the city’s biodiversity value. The study is set out in five sections and based on May 2023 data: Introduction Future Land Use Woodland assessment Discussion Key findings and recommendations 1. Introduction The …
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Newsletter – December 2022
Aleesah Darlinson in Darwin promoting her new picture book, RUSTY, the RAINBOW Bird. We joined Aleesah at Lee Point Dam and saw lots of birds. Her book is pretty good too…. read more Gouldian Finches have been moving around a lot more looking for food making them harder to find – sighting record summary. We …
Lee Point – a special part of Darwin, NT
The following sections explain why Lee Point (Binybara) is a special part of Darwin. 1.0 Introduction Darwin’s environment and an indigenous culture creates a capital city like nowhere else and a place where people can connect with nature. Darwin could be called the “City of Birds” because of special places like Lee Point. Lee Point, …
Newsletter – October 2022
Greetings Friends, This month includes; Welcome Back Shorebird event, DHA erecting fences and no trespassing signs, rally at Parliament House, Darwin tree hollows and Lee Point Corridor. 1. Migratory shorebirds and Gouldian Finches Welcome Back Shorebirds event – It was a fun afternoon viewing and painting shorebirds and Gouldians on 8 Oct. Birdlife TopEnd …
Newsletter – Sept 2022
2. Save Lee Point campaign – stubbie holders Looking for an early Xmas present? FLP are now selling Stubbie Holders – images from paintings by local artist David Percival. They are available ($10 each) from Nightcliff Markets most Sunday mornings. 3. Protecting Lee Point’s biodiversity Habitat clearing is a key driver to loss of …
Rally at Parliament House
ALL WELCOME 1200-1300 Thursday 13 October Steps of Parliament House Bring a placard if you can Organised by Friends of Lee Point, PLan & ECNT Email: friendsofleepoint@gmail.com Updates on: Friends of Lee Point Facebook