Autumn Coastal Fox Control Program starts soon
As the Sunshine Coast transitions to cooler weather, the Coastal Fox Control Program will soon start to protect our native wildlife from the predatory fox in coastal bushland areas from…
As the Sunshine Coast transitions to cooler weather, the Coastal Fox Control Program will soon start to protect our native wildlife from the predatory fox in coastal bushland areas from…
The best 2022 Australian Experiences for Mature Age Tourists was revealed earlier this year with twenty tourism experiences named as the best in Australia for mature-age visitors from the Sunshine Coast,…
Bird life with Tony Wellington The Tawny Frogmouth is not an owl as many people assume. In fact, they are more closely related to Nightjars. They don't have strong curved talons on their feet like owls. The genus name for these birds is Podargus, which is Greek for gout. That's because they're said to walk like a gout-ridden human. Tawny Frogmouths can survive in a wide range of habitats. A breeding pair may take up residence in the same territory for a decade or more. Both male and female take turns sitting on the eggs, though males prefer the daytime shift. Both adults develop brood patches during nesting - bald belly areas without feathers that can better transfer heat from parent to egg. Male and female hitch-up for life. Male birds have been observed gently stroking their mate with their beak. When one of a pair accidentally dies, the remaining bird will often grieve, making a mournful whimpering sound. The surviving bird will remain near to the fatality site for a few days and nights, neither eating nor drinking. The bulk of the diet is made up of insects, worms, slugs and snails. Moths seem to be a favourite. Tawny Frogmouths can also take small mammals, reptiles, frogs and other birds. I liken them to Kookaburras, as they carry out the same sort of feeding behaviour as those giant kingfishers, only at night. They will generally sit on a low branch or post, scanning the ground for movement. They pounce on their prey, grabbing it in their beaks. A study of day roosts for Tawny Frogmouths found that a pair will use up to 71 different roost sites, rarely using any single roost for more than 3 days. …
Saturday 30 April – Imperial Hotel Eumundi Fresh off their sold-out 'Stop Making Sense' Talking Heads Tribute tour, for this show, the Jensens try their hand at 1970's rock, pop, soul and AM radio classics from this much- beloved soundtrack. Hailing from Brisbane's inner suburbs, and with roots to the Sunshine Coast, The Jensens combine elements of pop, disco, psychedelic and classic rock to form their own brand of indie rock with a retro heart and a modern glaze. Known for their live performances as much as their studio output, The Jensens have toured with bands such as Kingswood, Last Dinosaurs, The Vaccines and Spiderbait and played many a festival including Splendour In The Grass, The Big Pineapple Music Festival and Jungle Love, to name a few. Their latest studio offering is the much-anticipated full LP 'Hammer & Blush', an existential questioning of what it means to be alive in modernity. Loaded with a refined blend of psych-rock and disco, it’s their truest most optimistic expression yet of 21st century life. TICKETS: $25 (+ booking fee) through Oztix. 18+ event Doors open at 7.30pm Imperial Hotel Courtesy Bus The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm, travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Aaron on 0478 814 169 on the day to book
It was a sea of smiles in Eumundi all weekend with music-lovers embracing the chance to see top-notch Australian bands at the OFFBEAT MUSIC FESTIVAL held at The Imperial Hotel…
Letter from Sunshine Coast Agricultural Show Nambour “We are sending the following information to you as a previous participant/entrant in our Show and you may have an interest in whether…
Bird life with Tony Wellington Every reader will likely be familiar with the hyperactive Willie Wagtail. With a lifespan of twelve to fifteen years, this is an endearing bird that…
The weather on the Sunshine Coast has improved, but the danger is not over, with roads extensively damaged, flood levels still high and landslides and falling trees a high risk.…
ParkSmart is Sunshine Coast Council’s new hybrid, advanced parking monitoring vehicle equipped with number plate recognition technology and designed to encourage vehicle turnover, creating parking opportunities and allowing equitable and safe access to various locations in…
Bird life with Tony Wellington These delightful little finches are most often seen in small flocks, usually in tall grass. They feed on grass seeds. Where the more common Double-barred…