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One of the camera traps set up to monitor a mound captured an unwanted guest, can you spot it?
Volunteer Maryann Evetts wrote an article for us about the Malleefowl Muster Ongerup 2021, click the link below to hear how it all went! www.nationalmalleefowl.com.au/malleefowl-muster-ongerup-november-2021/
"Children from the school became concerned about the endangered local malleefowl when they observed them feeding on the edges of the highway near their homes. The students were concerned the birds would be hit by cars and wanted to alert the community to their importance."
www.landcarevic.org.au/landcare-magazine/spring-2021/woolworths-junior-landcare-team-award-tempy-...
Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award - Tempy Primary School
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The Woolworths Junior Landcare Team Award acknowledges a school, youth organisation or young community Landcare team that contributes to raising awareness, sharing knowledge, and promoting participati...A 3D image of a Malleefowl mound sent to us by Phil & Janet, volunteers who monitor mounds in SA and are keen conservationists. It's a very interesting way to look at a mound!
Temperature check! At 21 seconds you can see one of the malleefowl putting it’s beak in the sand, this is to check the temperature. In an amazing feat, the pair will keep the soil at the same temperature by using their temperature sensitive beaks and adding/removing sand accordingly. Another amazing malleefowl fact!
🎥: David Wells.
All the recorded presentations from the 2021 National Malleefowl & WA Threatened Species Forum are now available. A great range of speakers and topics!
www.nationalmalleefowl.com.au/recorded-presentations-from-the-2021-national-malleefowl-wa-threate...
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Below are all the recorded presentations from the 2021 National Malleefowl & WA Threatened Species Forum organised by NACC Opening address – Liz Kington Vision...Armstrong Bequest grant applications open 1 October 2021
The Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group (VMRG) is pleased to announce that small grants will be made available from the Armstrong Bequest to provide financial support to projects that will make a positive difference to Malleefowl conservation and preservation in Victoria or to promote the enhancement of the natural environment for Malleefowl in Victoria.
Applications for projects in other States will be considered but Victoria must benefit in some way (all links to apply are here: www.nationalmalleefowl.com.au/armstrong-bequest-grant-applications-open-1-october-2021/).
In accordance with the policies and aims of the VMRG this may include research projects or activities that include on-ground monitoring, raising awareness of Malleefowl issues or undertaking field research.
It may also include research and/or education into known or emerging Mallefowl threats (both human and natural) such as predators, competition, land management or climatic impacts on Malleefowl numbers or breeding activities.
The citizen science model of science, research and education is strongly supported by the VMRG as is community education and training that leads to Malleefowl conservation and preservation.
VMRG has partnered with The Wettenhall Environmental Trust (WET) for the administration of these grants.
Applications open 1 October 2021 and funds will be released in November 2021 if approved
Armstrong Bequest grant applications open 1 October 2021 - National Malleefowl Recovery Team
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The Victorian Malleefowl Recovery Group (VMRG) is pleased to announce that small grants will be made available from the Armstrong Bequest to provide financial support...From the Australian Wildlife Conservancy www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mFatB5vgpE
Highest number of Malleefowl mounds recorded in a decade!
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Feral predator-free fences are proving effective at Mallee Cliffs National Park in western NSW where ecologists have recorded the highest number of active Ma...
This project is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.