Peter Thomas, Secretary, Allora Landcare Group (ALG Inc.), Allora Advertiser
Allora Landcare Group (ALG) is delighted to announce the 2nd edition of their book “A Pictorial Guide to the Birds of Allora Mountain Flora and Fauna Reserve” is now available.
Since the success of the first edition in 2020 more species of bird have been identified on the Mountain with now well over 100 which suggests the Mountain’s ecosystems are richer and more diverse than originally thought.
ALG invites you to attend the official launch of the book to be held on Sunday 23rd April at the Reservoir level on Allora Mountain at 9.00am. Access is via Burgess Road, off the New England Highway opposite the Golf Course. Coffee, tea and cake will be available for a gold coin, and the book is on sale at $10 per copy. It would be a great help if you could please bring your own cup.
The book’s photographer Frank Coman will be in attendance and will be available to answer questions, sign books and identify any birds we might see.
Following the formalities and refreshment, a guided walk on the higher Mountain is planned to start at 10.00am for those interested.
In the event of bad weather, the event will relocate to the Allora Showgrounds.
The book joins the small but important group of locally published volumes on birds, eucalypts and native flora which are found in the Warwick and surrounding areas such as Killarney, Cambanoora Gorge and Maryvale. These books all record the rich ecosystems that make the Southern Downs so environmentally and culturally diverse and important.
Members of ALG look forward to welcoming you to this important event and to show you around the beautiful mountain on Allora’s doorstep.
Details are on our Facebook page, or we can be approached via our email address; alloralandcare@gmail.com.
This article appeared in the Allora Advertiser, 12 April 2023.
