Cumbungi cutting
Due to Cumbungi encroaching on the walkway bridges it has been necessary to trim them back. The leaves [bullrush fibres] were used by first nations people to make string. One […]
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Vale Barry Healy
Barry joined TBLC in the year of formation in 1993 and became Treasurer in the late 1990’s until 2019.
Who would ever forget […]
From bats to birds (tell ’em you see us!)
A quick dip and tidy up and we’re ready for what the day may bring us.
That said, we, and the other native fauna who live on Tambo Bluff would like youse…
Oh what a night!
As balmy autumn conditions were perfect for micro bat activity, research by ecological scientists began on Tambo Bluff. Two harp bat traps were set up on the Wallaby Creek Walking […]
Pit stop
It seems like the old pine tree is a regular rest stop to enjoy a snack. This time, what we thought was a Wedge Tail, turns out to be a […]
Out of mothballs
NOT referring to our Landcare volunteers, but to our trusty water trailer which has been brought out of mothballs due to the extended dry period. Watering has been necessary to […]
More magical moments
The White-bellied Sea-Eagles atop a pine tree adjacent to Lake King on Tambo Bluff. Photographed by a TBLC member.
St Andrew’s Cross Spider
Its name is derived from the bluish-white cross it weaves in the centre of its web, which resemble the St Andrew’s cross on the Scottish flag. (Photo taken in a […]
The ultimate flying machine
An explosion of dragonflies this year has made for many interesting conversations, one being experimental drones modelled on dragonfly wings. Being able to zigzag, hover and fly backwards, dragonflies are […]
Oil Painting Class 2023
Mon 16 Jan we continued the oiling of safety handrails on the steps. Many more to go. Extra hands are always welcome.