Cassowary Trail
The Cassowary Trail (Cassowary Art Trail) is an initiative of Kuranda local, Jurg Jutzi. The Cassowary Art Trail raises public awareness of the endangered Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) and the importance of the cassowary in the local indigenous culture by integrating indigenous artists into the project. The project educates both
What links cassowaries, weeds, snakes and the ABC?
The cassowaries referred to above are roaming around the Kuranda area at present. Navua Sedge is a problem weed that it’s wise to read more about. The ABC ‘Gardening Australia’ program is a popular one watched by many. When a snake decides to visit what do you do? But what links
Be Casso-wary on the Kuranda Range
How often have each of us been slightly distracted as we drive up and down the between Kuranda and Cairns? The same thing happens with our cassowaries. So let’s be casso-wary on the Kuranda Range. The issue Cassowaries travel their territory focused on searching for food. Sometimes it is the
Lifecyle of the Cassowary
Eggs the female lays an average of 4 green eggs in the nest then leaves, taking no part in the parenting process the male takes over the incubation of the clutch, rarely leaving the eggs until they hatch after 47 – 54 days From the time the chicks hatch, until they are independent, the adult male is
Want more wildlife action in your garden?
Tropical gardens in our region can attract a wide variety of wildlife. If you want more wildlife action in your garden, try adding native plants to offer natural food to attract various species. But we add more than just a plant. Extra colour, sounds and movement add another layer as
WORLD CASSOWARY DAY 26 SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER To celebrate WORLD CASSOWARY DAY, we’re inviting you to apply to attend an open day at Bunda Bundara. This is a private property so it’s by invitation only. Numbers are limited. If you are one of the select few, you’ll be treated to a picnic morning tea
WELCOME BACK CASSOWARY DAD, and hi to CHICK AND BUNDA
Welcome back to Cassowary Dad, his new chick and as well, a young adult, Bunda (pictured), all spotted in the Black Mountain Road Region. Concerns were held for our very senior Dad who seemed to go missing for a couple of months. Please do take care on the roads, cassowaries and
Death of Missy
Visitors reported a ‘sleeping cassowary’ in the forest. On investigation, Missy was found, dead apparently for a couple of days. KCons took her over to the Kuranda Vets. There were no outward signs of injury – vehicle strike or dogs or fighting with another bird. The Kuranda Vet, Andrew Easton, reported that Missy died
WORLD CASSOWARY DAY 2015
WORLD CASSOWARY DAY Saturday 26 September 2015 The second World Cassowary Day at the C4 and Mission Beach Visitor Centre, on the beach at Porters Promenade All day event for the whole community. There will be lots of displays, including one from KCons, guest speakers, competitions, Aboriginal dancing, stories, native animals, music and
Give a Living Tree
Give a living tree. What a great thought! For $10 Kuranda Conservation will gift wrap plants to the value of $10 and include a greeting card as well. Gift vouchers to any value are also available. The nursery is almost always open at 1 Pademelon Lane Kuranda, 40938834. All proceeds go towards cassowary preservation in
Karl the Cassowary – First Cassowary in Space
Please support Cassowary conservation to help save the world’s most impressive bird! Launched from beyond the Black Stump 8th March 2015 Karl the Cassowary, mascot for world cassowary day in September.
Birth Notice – Welcome new Kuranda cassowaries
New Kuranda cassowaries: To Dad and Missy, two chicks, date of birth, recently! Great news that two new Kuranda Cassowaries have been sighted, especially after our last very sad post about Harriet/Wattle. Dad and Missy have been observed in the Black Mountain Road area with two chicks. Please take extra care
Plant a local native
Visit the Plant me instead! page for native alternatives to exotics and pest plants (weeds) The Plant Me Instead! are local plants of similar size and flower colour to the non natives or exotics, so your garden or bush aesthetic can be maintained with natives. These enhance our ecosystem to the benefit of a wide range of its animals and insects. Sometimes
Death Notice
Death Notice We are extremely sorry to tell you that the cassowary known as Harriet or Wattle was killed by vehicle strike on Black Mountain Road on Friday. The bird did not die instantly and was later found by passers by, mortally injured but still breathing. KCons was alerted
Cassowary monitoring
First shots for our Cassowary monitoring programme from the motion-activated cameras set up near Black Mountain Road. They show a cassowary about to cross the road. Also captured are the logging trucks which use the road. The drivers recognize the need for care and slow down at this recognized cassowary
VOLUNTEERS at KCONS
VOLUNTEERS AT KCONS FROM GE POWER AND WATER KCons welcomed these volunteers from GE Power and Water who spent a busy afternoon potting, weeding and planting a new site. The members, who met together in Cairns for a conference, are from all over Queensland, and volunteer in many capacities in as
Cassowaries on Kuranda Range Rd 2014 – Update 6, 25 Jul 14
Cassowaries on Kuranda Range Rd 2014 Update 6, 25 Jul 14 The cassowary family that made the environs of the Range Road have not been observed on for some time now, so we must assume that they have moved to other areas providing food which have come into season. Please remain alert for cassowaries
Have you seen a cassowary? Tell us please.
The Southern cassowary (Casuarius casuarius johnsonii) is in crisis. Current estimates suggest less than 1200 birds exist in the wild. A number of factors are contributing to the birds demise, but habitat loss is probably the greatest. Saving the c assowary is not just a matter of preserving a large, unique and
How to identify a cassowary
Identify a Cassowary Cassowaries are like people, they are easily recognizable, but to identify a cassowary, you do need to know what to look for. As a result of the interest in the recent workshop conducted by Kuranda Conservation, a new page CASSOWARY IDENTIFICATION has been added to the SAVE THE CASSOWARY menu which shows
Australia Day Award for Environmental Excellence
Congratulations to Dianne Daniels who received the 2014 Australia Day Award for Environmental Excellence from the Mareeba Shire Council. Diane is currently treasurer of KCons, a position she has held for several years. She received the award for her outstanding contribution and dedication to the restoration and preservation our local
Tree by Richard James Allen
Our protagonist is a tree. That used to be a human being. But is now a tree And really likes it better that way. Unfortunately our tree is about to be Turned back into a human being When it is cut down as a tree. This is not an uncommon
A Perfect Feral Pig Story
A PERFECT FERAL PIG STORY A resident in Jarawee Road, Myola, reports a big feral pig, a really big one, wandering over his property on a regular basis. We inspect and are told the pig particularly goes for the star apples as they fall from the tree. The property is
Plant ID Service
KCons can help to identify plants native to this region KCons provides a plant ID service for native plants of our area. To make identification easier, it is helpful if you can provide as much as possible of the material and other information in the list below. This is not
This is (snake) service!
Snake removals Please do not kill snakes, they are vital to the ecosystem – a solution is at hand. Kuranda Conservation provides a snake removal service. We will safely catch and re-locate your unwanted visitor. Phone (07) 4093 8834 only in daylight hours, and only in Kuranda. Why snakes are
Join us on Saturday mornings at the Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery
Join us on Saturday mornings at the Kuranda Conservation Community Nursery Feel free to pop by to 1 Pademelon Lane Kuranda – we enjoy the company of our friends and visitors on a Saturday morning at tour 6000 plant nursery and get heaps of seeds sown and plants potted – along with downing
Motion-activated cameras capture cassowaries
5 motion-activated cameras at work in the Kuranda region Motion-activated cameras are now capturing cassowaries in the Kuranda region. KCons recently received grant funds for the cameras to help identify the number of cassowaries in the Kuranda region. Pic shows the team getting them ready for action. Outdoor motion-activated cameras