Technology meets nature in support of vulnerable owls

Technology meets nature in support of vulnerable owls

With approximately 2000 Powerful Owls left in NSW, experts are saying they are one-step away from being endangered.Council is keen to work closely with expert scientists and environmental organisations to support this vulnerable species.Dr Beth Mott of Bird Life Australia is one of these experts and has been monitoring these precious birds for many years.One of their recent projects focuses on understanding what influences an owl’s selection of a tree hollow for its home and more importantly their decision to breed, lay eggs and raise their chicks.Council is supporting the project by providing funding for devices known as data loggers.Dr Mott says the data loggers will be installed in a variety of hollow types, including natural hollows in both live and dead trees, those that have been artificially cut, as well as nesting boxes.“We are hoping to discover what the optimum environment is for a Powerful Owl to breed by measuring and monitoring the humidity and temperatures in locations over time and over seasons,” said Dr Mott.“This is being carried out at a number of breeding sites on the Northern Beaches,” she said.With hollows typically taking over 100 years to develop and up to 200 years to a size useful for larger birds such as Powerful Owls, Glossy-Black Cockatoos, Yellow-tailed Black Cockatoos, we are urging residents to think twice about cutting down big old trees in their backyards, along with recognising the value of smaller ones.
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Avoid waste and keep your food fresh for longer this Easter

Avoid waste and keep your food fresh for longer this Easter

Northern Beaches’ War on Waste Catching up with friends and family this Easter and school holidays?  While good food is a great way to bring people together, over catering can bring about unnecessary …
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This week’s Byron Farmers Market cancelled because of COVID

This week’s Byron Farmers Market cancelled because of COVID

This week’s Byron Farmers Market cancelled because of COVID Published on 30 March 2021 This week’s Byron Farmers Market has been cancelled because NSW Health is using the Cavanbah Centre site as a dri…
Byron Shire Council 30 Mar 2021
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Big focus on testing as cluster linked to Byron Shire increases

Big focus on testing as cluster linked to Byron Shire increases

Big focus on testing as cluster linked to Byron Shire increases Published on 30 March 2021 Queensland Health has announced five more people who were in a group that stayed at Byron Bay last weekend - …
Byron Shire Council 30 Mar 2021
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Creative plans to revitalise Sydney after dark

Creative plans to revitalise Sydney after dark

Shops and businesses in the city will soon be able to trade until 10pm without needing further approvals thanks to new planning changes unanimously approved by Council last night.
City of Sydney 30 Mar 2021
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Final Reminder Green Waste Collection

Final Reminder Green Waste Collection

Final Reminder Green Waste Collection 30 March, 2021 Lithgow Council’s second green waste collection of the year is scheduled for 5 April 2021 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection …
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Mobile blood bank returns to Kyogle

Mobile blood bank returns to Kyogle

With COVID-19 restrictions easing, the mobile blood bank is coming back to Kyogle.
Kyogle Council News 29 Mar 2021
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Tenpin Bowling Session 2, for ages 12 to 18 years

Tenpin Bowling Session 2, for ages 12 to 18 years

Live in Cumberland Learn about childcare, libraries, waste and clean-ups, seniors, roads and environment.
Cumberland Council 29 Mar 2021
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