With less than 400 estimated to survive in the wild, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services are inviting nature lovers to learn more about the striking Regent Honeyeater, and how to help them survive.
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The Northern Tablelands is considered significant in the conservation of this critically endangered songbird, as breeding pairs regularly establish nests in our region.
Featuring Australian National University lead Regent Honeyeater researcher Ross Crates and Birdlife Australia's Emily Mowat; Northern Tablelands LLS are hosting two free field days near Inverell and Armidale next week.
University of New England associate professor of the school of environmental and rural science Dr Paul McDonald will also speak at the Armidale event.
Participants will learn how to identify the main threats to the songbirds, their food sources and habitats and the benefits of habitat restoration for other woodland birds.
The events will also give locals the chance to learn about Northern Tablelands LLS' five year 'Turning the Tide on Threatened Species - Regent Honeyeater' project, which is funded by the federal government's National Landcare program.
In its first year, the project aims to address threats to the birds and improve both the scope and quality of their habitat. It also seeks to gain the support of the entire community and raise awareness of the critically endangered species.
Turning the Tide is a joint project between Northern Tablelands LLS and the Landcare networks in Inverell, Armidale, Glen Innes and Tenterfield.
The Inverell field day will be held at 10am-1pm on Wednesday, April 3 at Five Corners Nature Reserve, Nullamanna. The Armidale field day is from 10am-1pm on Tuesday, April 2 on Gwydir Park Road, Travelling Stock Reserve.
Attendees are asked to bring a camp chair, hat, water bottle, comfortable walking shoes and sensible clothes. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
To come along, RSVP to regional Landcare facilitator Anya Salmon via anya.salmon@lls.nsw.gov.au or 0455 481 170 by Monday, April 1.