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Relaxing on a sunny afternoon

25/10/2014

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Poppy was rescued by someone in the Bonorong Wildlife Sanctuary network and passed to a carer in suburban Hobart. As an adolescent, she was soft released at Huon Bush Retreats where she now lives. Our extensive habitat reserve, provides a safe environment she feels secure enough to relax in the sun on a spring afternoon.
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New Season Baby Possums

20/10/2014

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Towards the end of winter, brushtail possums give birth. The babies are born tiny and hairless. They make their way to the pouch, attach to the teat and grow to miniature adults. A couple of days ago, the first baby for this season emerged and is now riding on mum's back. She will carry the baby for a few weeks until he is too heavy. Then he will follow behind for a few moths more, learning how to climb, find his own food and learn the hierarchy of the possum mob.
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Mysterious Lyrebird

16/10/2014

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Almost invisible in the dark recesses of the rainforest the lyre bird becomes noticeable only when it moves. But the sound can alert us long before we see the mysterious bird. A wonderful mimic, the dawn chorus is sometimes just one individual, running its repertoire of 10 or 20 other birds. Maybe even a phone ringing or vehicles passing.
Imported from New South Wales as an insurance population when the NSW species was seriously threatened by habitat destruction, they were initially released at Mt Field and Hastings. Now they roam the forests from the Florentine River to the South Coast.
 
This photo was taken near Mystery Creek Cave by
Max Wellstead during his stay at Buttongrass Retreat.
Lyre birds are often heard and occasionally seen at
Huon Bush Retreats as well.
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Temporary Closure of Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs for safety work

7/10/2014

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Hastings Caves and Thermal Springs will be closed for a 2 week period from October 13 to October 26 while safety and repair work is undertaken at the site.

Parks and Wildlife Service Regional Manager Ashley Rushton said the work involves repairs to stairs and walkways inside Newdegate Cave, as well as removal of trees and branches near the Visitor Centre and Thermal Pool. Painting work on the pool will also be undertaken if weather allows.
“The work being undertaken is essential for maintaining public access and safety,” Mr Rushton said.
“Because of the nature of the work it does require us to close the Cave, Visitor Centre and Thermal Pool while it is undertaken.
“We recognise it may inconvenience some people who may have been planning  a visit during this period and we do apologise for that but the work is essential safety work that is required.”

Mr Rushton said they had scheduled the work for the two week period immediately after the school holidays to minimise inconvenience to the visiting public.
The closure is planned from October 13 to October 26, with the centre and cave planned to re-open on Monday October 27.    

Contact: Liz Wren Phone: 6165 4213
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