At the Griffith University EcoCentre, we have two bird feeding stations that are monitored periodically with infra-red, motion sensing cameras. This enables us to record the species that visit the Centre during the day and also the nocturnal wildlife who use the cover of darkness to visit the station. Species include Red-browed Finches (Neochmia temporalis), King Parrots (Alisterus scapularis), Rainbow Lorikeets (Trichoglossus haematodus), Pied Currawongs (Strepera graculina) and Brushtail Possums (Trichosurus vulpecula).
Learn how to responsibly feed native birds with Griffith University urban ecologist, Professor Darryl Jones. Professor Jones advocates a snack-sized variety of seeds, fruit and vegetables and daily cleaning of the feeding dish.
Professor Jones details that humans have already irrevocably changed the natural landscape through the building of houses, road construction etc.
Another way that we can support wildlife in urban environments, such as Toohey Forest, is through strategic placement of nestboxes. For example, the lack of suitable nesting hollows has been identified as one of the greatest issues affecting glider populations.
Click on the image below to view a 5 minute video of Professor Jones discussing bird feeding in urban environments.
