Thank you for sending your Birds in Backyards sightings to us. Lorraine captured a few snaps of the Eastern Spinebill in her backyard recently. Regularly...
Archive for category: Conservation Update
19.022024April 13, 2024
Glossy Black Cockatoos- Birdlife Australia
Birdlife AustraliaDid you know that Glossy Black Cockatoos feed almost exclusively on she-oak trees? But there is a shortage. One third of their habitat was...
20.012019January 20, 2019
Great Crested Grebe spotted at FNCR
Podiceps cristatusPodicipedidae With its spiky, black crest and chestnut mane, the Great Crested Grebe is unmistakable. It inhabits wetlands from rivers and lakes to estuaries...
12.122018December 12, 2018
Why Foreign Geological Material Should not be introduced at a Conservation Reserve
Dr Jeff Yugovic has recently published an article on the consequences of introducing foreign geological material in conservation areas. If you have recently visited Frankston...
10.062018June 19, 2018
Today’s Working Bee 10th June 2018
Working Bee selfie! And some snaps of the wonderful work performed by volunteers. The ONLY work being performed to enhance the conservation values of the reserve...
12.032018March 12, 2018
Environmental Vandalism
Management of Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve at the hands of Parks Victoria has seen their usual efforts – environmental vandalism. Parks Victoria is known across...
16.112017November 16, 2017
12.082017August 13, 2017
Misleading the House and the People of Victoria
The Committee of Management sets out the facts. Funding of over $2.6million for the establishment of the Frankston Nature Conservation Reserve was secured in 2008....
04.062017June 5, 2017
Happy World Environment Day!
An inspiring speech from someone who stands up for what they believe in and has the courage of their convictions. Damien Mander has dedicated his...
09.052017May 9, 2017
Inspiration is in your nature – National Volunteers Week
In honor of National Volunteers’ Week, all of us at FNCR want to sincerely thank you for your generosity and help with Frankston Nature Conservation...