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Cassowary Trail
The Cassowary Trail (Cassowary Art Trail) is an initiative of by Kuranda local, Jurg Jutzi. The Cassowary Art Trail raises public awareness of the endangered Southern Cassowary (Casuarius casuarius) and the importance of the cassowary in the local indigenous culture...
See more for a free giveaway!
… now the guessing starts! What could it be that's free? A cassowary? No, this is our messenger. A trip to an exotic location? No, we already live in one. A set of knives? No, who wants more washing up. No - this time it is something with a much longer impact. A...
What links cassowaries, weeds, snakes and the ABC?
The cassowaries referred to above are roaming around the Kuranda area at present. Navua Sedge is a problem weed that it's wise to read more about. The ABC 'Gardening Australia' program is a popular one watched by many. When a snake decides to visit what do you...
Be Casso-wary on the Kuranda Range
How often have each of us been slightly distracted as we drive up and down the between Kuranda and Cairns? The same thing happens with our cassowaries. So let's be casso-wary on the Kuranda Range. The issue Cassowaries travel their territory focused on searching for...
Cycle of the Cassowaries
No, this doesn't mean cassowaries have taken up bike riding. To find out more about our local cycle of the cassowaries as well as learn about a pesky weed that we need to be aware of read our May 2019 newsletter It was a bit of a joke above to think about cassowaries...
Want more wildlife action in your garden?
Tropical gardens in our region can attract a wide variety of wildlife. If you want more wildlife action in your garden, try adding native plants to offer natural food to attract various species. But we add more than just a plant. Extra colour, sounds and movement add...
WORLD CASSOWARY DAY 26 SEPTEMBER
SATURDAY 29 SEPTEMBER To celebrate WORLD CASSOWARY DAY, we’re inviting you to apply to attend an open day at Bunda Bundara. This is a private property so it’s by invitation only. Numbers are limited. If you are one of the select few, you’ll be treated to a...
WELCOME BACK CASSOWARY DAD, and hi to CHICK AND BUNDA
Welcome back to Cassowary Dad, his new chick and as well, a young adult, Bunda (pictured), all spotted in the Black Mountain Road Region. Concerns were held for our very senior Dad who seemed to go missing for a couple of months. Please do take care on the...
Syzigium ‘Cascade’
Flowering right now. Give a living tree.
Death of Missy
Visitors reported a 'sleeping cassowary' in the forest. On investigation, Missy was found, dead apparently for a couple of days. KCons took her over to the Kuranda Vets. There were no outward signs of injury - vehicle strike or dogs or fighting with another bird. The...