Tag Archives: cassowary
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
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
Mission Beach – Birdwatcher’s Paradise
Introducing Adrian Walker, our local snake handler and birdwatching enthusiast in Mission Beach. Welcome to the Mission Beach Information Centre’s bird blog! With its long, sandy beaches and extensive fringing forests, Mission Beach is a birdwatcher’s paradise and with over … Continue reading
