Chuffed about Choughs!
Activity From Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links Project
Last week, a wonderful group gathered at Monarto Woodlands for a Woodland Bird Discovery Walk as part of our Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links project.
We were in great hands with bird expert John Gitsham, who led the way in identifying the many species that call the woodlands home as well as best practice bird watching techniques. As it was Aussie Bird Count Week, we joined in the fun by completing a bird monitoring activity - and spotted almost 30 species during our walk!
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A real highlight was observing a family of nesting White-winged Choughs (Corcorax melanorhamphos). Did you know these social birds live in family groups of 7–10, and everyone helps raise the chicks each year? Their impressive mud nests are a true testament to teamwork! 🪶
As we explored, we learnt more about the unique woodland birds of the region, the challenges they face, and the vegetation and habitat they rely on to thrive.
The Mulgundawa to Tungkillo Biodiversity Links project is working with local landholders to revegetate and manage large-scale areas - creating vital habitat corridors to support species like these across the landscape.
A big thank you to John Gitsham for sharing his knowledge, and to everyone who joined us for such a great morning in nature! 🌿
This project is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.
Choughs on the nest!
