Have you see an endangered species in the wild? Would you like to keep native bees? How many birds come to your garden?
Join us and learn about our local native species – whether it’s enjoying wildlife encounters in your own garden or helping save threatened species in the bigger backyard of Port Stephens.
Port Stephens – a land formed by fire and ice
Climbing to the top of Tomaree Head you are presented with a stunning view of a range of low hills extending to the north-west, surrounded by coastal lowlands and dunes that extend north and south to the horizon. To understand the geological history of our region, we must first look for current day analogues. Read more
Noisy, dangerous and intrusive – should jet skis be banned in Port Stephens?
As the number of licences for personal water craft (jet ski) increases, so does the number of hoons – not just behaving badly but sometimes endangering the lives of people and wildlife. So is this a case of the actions of a few jet-skiers giving them all a bad name, or … Read more
Update on Council’s Koala Projects
Port Stephens Council Koala Road Strike Project The Port Stephens Drive Koala Road Strike Mitigation Project delivered in partnership with the NSW Koala Program, aims to reduce Koala fatalities along … Read more
Let’s walk ‘n’ talk about birds – with Neil Fraser
By Nigel Dique, one of the walkers (and talkers). Photos by Colin Sheringham. What is most surprising about bushwalking in Salamander Bay is the number and variety of birds you … Read more
STOP poisoning our wildlife
From Birdlife Australia circular April 2025 Back in 2023 EcoNetwork brought to you (below) problems of the silent killers and we are asking you again to take action. Native birds … Read more
Tomaree Coastal Walk – treasured experiences for us all
Tomaree Coastal Walk – treasured experiences for us all Sue Olsson, Coordinator, National Parks Association Port Stephens Group. Many of us have enjoyed walking parts of the Tomaree Coastal Walk … Read more
Seen any Swifties out there?
Seen any Swifties out there? The 2023 Swift Parrot mainland season is well and truly underway, though so far we have not seen many birds in NSW and very few … Read more
Birds of Woodlands, Parks and Gardens in Port Stephens
A special forum for new bird enthusiasts! Join us on Sunday 20 August for a morning of engaging presentations and informal discussions about the incredible diversity of woodland birds in beautiful Port Stephens. Read more
Hunter birdwatchers welcomed in Japan
Hunter birdwatchers welcomed in Japan A birdwatcher visit to Japan signals the first international exchange organised by the Port Stephens Sister Cities Committee since the Covid 19 pandemic halted exchanges. … Read more
Regent Honeyeaters in the Mistletoe
Many Australians associate mistletoe with the northern hemisphere species, but did you know that 90 of the approximately 1500 species of mistletoe are found in Australia? The Regent Honeyeater feeds predominantly on mistletoe nectar and on gum blossoms Read more