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.
Koalas declared endangered … Again?
Koalas declared endangered … Again? While we were all busy preparing for the most important federal election in years on 21 May, the NSW state government quietly (the day before) … Read more
Wildlife heroes saving our Wombats
Did you know we have the only dedicated wombat hospital in Australia right here in the Hunter? Meet the special people who made it their mission to keep our wombats alive. Read more
Habitat relief for Squirrel Gliders
Squirrel glider populations in the Hunter are facing immense pressure from habitat loss. Read about the special project that is providing essential habitat and how you can get involved. Read more
Shorebirds: The Incredible Journey
Over 1,500 migratory shorebirds are present in Port Stephens over summer, making it the 2nd most important site in NSW. The longest continuous migration by a land bird was by a Bar-tailed Godwit called E7 whose total round trip was 28,500 km! Read more
Out and about in nature – Autumn
Our local area is rich in wildlife, plant life and cultural history. It’s time to get outside and connect with the world around you. Keep your eyes open at this time of year for these interesting local fauna species. Read more
Out and about in nature – Summer
Our local area is rich in wildlife, plant life and cultural history. It’s time to get outside and connect with the world around you. Keep your eyes open at this time of year for these interesting local fauna species. Read more
Noisy, dangerous and intrusive – should jet skis be banned in Port Stephens?
By Ewa Meyer, EcoUpdate Editor In and around Nelson Bay this summer, there seemed to be more ‘Personal Water Craft’ (aka Jet Skis) on the water than ever before – … Read more
Hands up if you feed wild birds in your garden?
Don’t feel guilty – you’re not the only one! At least one in three Australian households feed birds – whether they admit it or not! Perhaps there’s a way that people and wildlife can, and should, co-exist for the benefit of both. Read more
Shorebirds of Port Stephens
Did you know that Bar-tailed Godwits fly 11,000km from the Arctic Circle to feed along our foreshores in spring before making the long flight back in autumn? Tomaree birdwatcher, Neil Fraser, introduces us to the incredible shorebirds of Port Stephens. Read more
Watch and listen for this remarkable bird
Tomaree Peninsula birdwatcher, Neil Fraser, contacted EcoNetwork to enquire if any of our members may have spotted, or heard, the unusual and elusive Bush Stone-curlew. Read more