Erebus Moth (photo: Peter Storer)
Bird Survey
On 14 January, our birders recorded 55 species during the monthly Eco-Corridor bird survey following the usual route. It was a fairly quiet morning bird-wise, but the cicadas were very loud! The biggest highlight was seeing an Australian Hobby flying very fast over the Ecotrail (last seen here in October 2024). Other highlights included seeing Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos flying over and hearing Spotless Crake by the track to the waterhole. Summer migrants included Channel-billed Cuckoo, White-throated Needletails (flock of about 100), Dollarbird and Sahul Cicadabird. The wind gradually picked up from the south-east and during morning tea we saw raptors take advantage of the conditions to take flight: Grey and Brown Goshawk, Whistling Kite and White-bellied Sea-Eagle. You can find more details about the survey on the free eBird app. As well as birds, we saw a fabulous Erebus Moth in the remnant past the waterhole.
Bushcare
Our first Council-assisted bushcare working bee for 2026 will be held on Sunday 8 February from 2pm to 4pm (we will be working in the shade, likely in the rainforest plantings). Refreshments will be provided afterwards. We hope to see you there.
Spider Survey
A reminder that we will be holding our annual nocturnal spider survey with expert Greg Anderson later in February (date and time TBA – check our Facebook page). Community members are welcome to attend.
The Eco-Corridor is a project of Samford Progress