Over the last 7 years we've planted several stands of Casuarinas (She-oaks) on our land in the (vain) hope that some Glossy Black Cockatoos might find them and have a feed...
It ain't easy but - our first grove of 7 trees had only 2 females; you can't tell until they fruit (or don't).
We've continued to plant them - however, while they are great for the GBCs they are also, on occasion bad for "diversity" as they can dominate an area.
I wish it were simpler or that the Cockatoos were a little less "discerning".
Loki wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 5:21 pm
If I may which Casuarina and are you coastal?
Sure - it's Allocasuarina littoralis.
The ocean is about 20 kms away in a straight line and we can see it from our place unless it's too hazy (we are at elevation).
Re: Endangered Aussie Native Animals
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:01 pm
by Loki
You could maybe try torulosa, they quite like that. Littoralis is a well known feed tree but often just isn't very tall.
Inophloia is a favourite in my experience but you are probly too coastal and too far south (only goes down to around Grafton).
GBC are known for preferentially feeding on a single tree for years, even when equally mature trees with ripe cones are nearby, it's anyones guess what turns em on.
Ort. Very woody word that. Ort.
Always liked putting that in reports. "Feeding orts of Black Glossy Cockatoo present. Recommend moving your proposed infrastructure somewhere the fuck else". Always goes down well.
Re: Endangered Aussie Native Animals
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:12 pm
by stylofone
Irrev-Black wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2023 7:40 pm
Ouch! It was a boy.
What an excellent creature the platypus is. Possibly my favourite animal.
Re: Endangered Aussie Native Animals
Posted: Wed Oct 11, 2023 3:18 pm
by Hambone
Loki wrote: ↑Wed Oct 11, 2023 2:01 pm
You could maybe try torulosa, they quite like that. Littoralis is a well known feed tree but often just isn't very tall.
Inophloia is a favourite in my experience but you are probly too coastal and too far south (only goes down to around Grafton).
GBC are known for preferentially feeding on a single tree for years, even when equally mature trees with ripe cones are nearby, it's anyones guess what turns em on.
Ort. Very woody word that. Ort.
Always liked putting that in reports. "Feeding orts of Black Glossy Cockatoo present. Recommend moving your proposed infrastructure somewhere the fuck else". Always goes down well.
Thanks Loki. I'll keep it in mind.
We see plenty of magniificent yellow tails but have never seen a GBC.
We're actually well north of Grafton, (being pretty much due west of Noosa).
Our she-oaks are quite tall now (to about a wispy 20 feet plus, but when they're really young we have to protect them from the hungry-hungry swamp wallabies who won't let the smaller, tenderer ones alone).
BTW - Yes Orts is a fine old word. My dear, much missed mum used it, and now we always make sure there is an orts dish for shells and pits etc. Just a small part of her prized legacy to me.