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 …
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 …
Darwin’s large woodland trees – a preliminary study Read More »
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 …
http://saveleepoint.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2022-12-21-Tree-Hollows-update.kmz The destruction of Lee Point Corridor by government is not OK. Darwin needs sustainable development not an urban sprawl. One stage (out of 8) has already been destroyed. Please write a letter to your Elected Representatives and media. Why the Lee Point housing development is controversial… Read more Government is subsidising an urban sprawl …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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
Saturday 1st Oct from 7am Greetings Friends, Come and join us at the meeting place (see below) to look for the iconic Gouldian Finch, Black-breasted Buzzard (and many other birds) plus create some activist art for Lee Point. Gouldian Walk 7 (this is our 7th walk) – 7am to 8.30am Viewing sites to be advised …