by administrator | Mar 19, 2018 | Nature News
In the last week or so, the reeds around the middle and top dams have lost their birdsong. The chirpy little Reed Warblers have headed north after another busy season of nesting and raising their young at Hamilton Park. We expect to hear them warbling in the reeds...
by administrator | Feb 17, 2018 | Nature News
After the workshop to creating and installing nesting boxes a couple of years ago we are please to say that there is evidence of the Turquoise Parrot in and about Hamilton Park and at least one successful breeding in a nest box – producing 3 young. If you are...
by administrator | Feb 4, 2018 | Nature News
Plants Usually Affected: Nectarines, Peaches, Pears, Quinces, Figs, Persimmons, Loquats, Citrus, Avocados, Tomatoes, Egg Plans and Capsicum. Fruit Fly lay their eggs just beneath the skin of ripening fruit. The eggs hatch into maggots where they make their way to the...
by administrator | Feb 4, 2018 | Nature News
Look out for Bindii (Caltrop/Three-cornered Jack). It’s likely to be appearing now following the recent good rain. Bindii develops quickly after summer rain and can go from a seedling to flowering to nasty burrs in just 2 weeks. The burrs are a hazard for bare feet...
by administrator | Jan 26, 2018 | Social Activities
About 50 residents came to the The Australia Day breakfast in the common area at the end of Kurrajong Lane. Brendan McGrath, CEO of Rural Council of Wangaratta and Warby Ward Councillor, Mark Currie attended the event. The kids enjoyed a range of games and even some...
