Testing nestbox design
In our attempts to find a nestbox design for the 40spots, we are trying out limited volume boxes. The original design, trialed successfully by Amanda Edgeworthy (ANU) some 20 years […]
Pardalote Day
Our friends at Kuno developed this lovely video featuring local school kids learning about their special little birdy – the Forty-spotted pardalote and how they can help to look after […]
Notice of Special General Meeting
Another special general meeting of BIEN Inc. will be held 10am Saturday 17 May 2025 at the Adventure Bay Hall. All members are invited to attend. The purpose of the […]
Take care swimming in the Channel
Dead fish-farm salmon and bits of salmon have been washing up on beaches in the Channel, including on Bruny, with the EPA cautioning people to take care handling any material […]
National Ecosystem Accounts delivered
Accounts of the extent, condition and services provided by Australia’s ecosystems for the 2020-21 year were delivered by the Australian Bureau of Statistics in the first national foray into accounting […]
Review of 2024 – TWBBI
Well 2024 has been a big year for TWBBI with 2,800 trees planted over 20 properties across the island for the two threatened birds of Bruny Island – Swift parrot […]
Flowering for Swift parrot 2024
Swift parrot are starting to be seen in Tasmania, and indications are that it is likely at least some will be breeding on Bruny Island this 2024 season. Both our […]
Changing of the guard
Long-time stalwarts Bob and Marg Graham – instigators and pillars of BIEN for 15 years, gracefully bowed out from their leadership positions at the 2024 AGM. Bob presented his last […]
AGM – new office bearers sought
Our Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for 1pm, Sunday 11 August 2024 at the Adventure Bay Hall and all office bearers positions are open for election. Please come along […]
Hollowhog field day
Come along to a field day demonstrating the use of the Hollowhog – a specialized tool developed in NSW for carving nesting hollows in trees. You’ll have the opportunity to […]