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 …
Think globally act locally at Raintree Park – Smith St Mall 1200-1300 Thursday 15 September 2022 All Welcome Bring a sign if you can Supported by Planning Action Network, Environment Centre NT and Friends of Lee Point
Greetings Friends, This month: a Bulldozer arrived, Gouldian Finches kept visitors entertained and migratory shorebirds returned to Lee Point. Save Lee Point Rally is at 1200 Thurs, 15 Sept Raintree Park – updates on FLP Facebook. 1. Bulldozers are here! Rally – Saturday morning 3rd Sept 2. Last Chance Tourism Event – Saturday morning …