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Bush Stone-curlew – Mission Beach
Although the iconic Cassowary must be Mission Beach’s signature bird, second place would surely go to the Bush Stone-curlew. Common around the village everyone is familiar with their mournful night songs, often involving more than bird as they chat to … Continue reading
Sooty Tern – Mission Beach
Cyclones and birds have long fascinated ornithologists and field workers alike. Birds at times appear miles from their normal habitat and one such example was provided by Yasi. A Sooty Tern, a species found along the inner Barrier Reef islands … Continue reading
Musky Rat Kangaroo – Mission Beach
Whilst this blog principally refers to birdlife, it will make occasional forays into other areas of natural history and what better place to start than the amazing Musky Rat Kangaroo. Considered by science to be the most primitive of the … Continue reading
Mission Beach Cassowary
No blog concerning Mission Beach birds can leave the iconic Cassowary without a mention for long. This primitive, flightless bird has been living in these rainforests for millennia yet has displayed the ability to adapt to human settlement through eating … Continue reading
