Lake Inverell
Podcasts brought to you by Ecologist and Wildlife Expert Wendy Hawes and Wildlife Photographer Heinrich Haussler.
For your Adventure Holiday we recommend the Fossickers Rest Tourist Park, LOT 3 Lake Inverell Drive, Inverell NSW 2360. Phone: (02) 6722 2261. Please be aware that all Park Visitors need proof of being double vaccinated for COVID 19!
Podcast 1. Lake Inverell - published.. Podcast 2 Lake Inverell & the Sea Eagles - published.. Podcast 3. Lake Inverell & the Black Swans - published. Podcast 4. Lake Inverell & the Rakali - published.. Podcast 5. Lake Inverell & the Platypus - published. Podcast 6 Lake Inverell & its Fish. Podcast 7 Lake Inverell & the Pelicans. Podcast 8 Lake Inverell & the Bird Sanctuary. Podcast 9 Lake Inverell & its Fauna. Podcast 10 Lake Inverell Recreation & Responsibilities. Podcast 11 Lake Inverell & its koalas. Podcast 12 Lake Inverell & iother Wildlife
Listen to Podcast 1.
Lake Inverell/Macintyre River and its Ecosystem
Ecologist and Wildlife Expert Wendy Hawes speaking to Wildlife Photographer Heinrich Haussler discussing the Lake’s Ecosystem and giving an overview on the upcoming Podcasts
PODCAST LINK: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-z6bkq-ede288
Podcast 2. Lake Inverell and its Sea Eagles
Few Australian birds of prey are as spectacular as the White-bellied Sea-Eagle. Similar in size and shape to the Wedge-tailed Eagle, the bird is easily recognised by its white and ashy-grey plumage, giving it a striking appearance as it soars effortlessly on broad wings in the Australian sky. Despite its name, the sea-eagle is not confined to the coastal area, and it can be found at terrestrial wetlands far from the sea, along larger inland rivers and at freshwater swamps and lakes. Lake Inverell has become home to the stunning bird and we have them nesting at the Lake and Macintyre River. PODCAST LINK: https://www.podbean.com/eu/pb-vgmjz-ef2f7e
Podcast 3. Lake Inverell and its
Black Swans
The Black Swan…………………
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 4 The Rakali at Lake Inverell
Rakali are a very secretive species and are shy and hard to spot. A large native rodent with black, brown or grey fur. A long, thick tail with a distinctive white tip, and the partially webbed hind feet are distinctive characteristics of the. Rakali
They are the largest rodents found in Australia. Maybe better known as water rats.. They aren’t entirely nocturnal, and can see them looking for food during the day as well as the night. Best time to spot them is at sunset that seems to be the time where they are most active. Image courtesy of Rob Smith.
Podcast 5. Lake Inverell and its Platypus
Welcome to our series on the Fauna and Flora of Lake Inverell and the adjacent Macintyre River. Today's Episode 5 features the Platypus and is brought to you by Project Hometown Inverell.
In the studio our Host Heinrich Haussler speaking with Ecologist Wendy Hawes.
The podcast is about a very special creature, a creature that is
Australia’s own and unique to the rest of the world, the elusive and mysterious platypus.
The Platypus is one of the planets most evolutionarily distinct mammals, one of only five extant species of egg – laying mammals.
It is correct to say, we have an animal that lives at the Macintyre River and at Lake Inverell, that is a very strange and unique Australian animal "Our Platypus". It is the state animal of New South Wales, it appears on the bAustralian 20 cent coin and the Platypus was a much loved mascot for the 2000 Olympic games held in Sydney. It is our duty to protect the Platypus, provide a habitat and help to preserve a animal that can only be found in Australia. In order to make it possible that future Generations can enjoy to watch this creature as we do today.The Platypus………..
Podcast 6. Lake Inverell and its Pelicans
The Australian pelican is a large waterbird widespread on the inland and coastal waters of Australia and New Guinea, also in Fiji, parts of Indonesia and as a vagrant in New Zealand. Our pelican’s as we know them from Lake Inverell are predominantly white birds with black wings and a pink bill. The pelican has been credited with having the longest bill of any living bird. It mainly eats fish, but will also consume birds and scavenge for scraps if the opportunity arises. The Australian pelican is medium-sized by pelican standards, with a wingspan of 2.3 to 2.6 m. Weight can range from 4 to 13 kg, although most of these pelicans weigh between 4.54 and 7.7 kg. The average weight of Australian pelicans is about 5.5 kg, making this the heaviest Australian flying bird species on average. The pale, pinkish bill is enormous, even by pelican standards, and is the largest bill in the avian world. Females are slightly smaller with a notably smaller bill, which can measure as small as 34.6 cm at maturity. The total length is boosted by the bill to 152–188 cm. It has the largest bill of any bird.
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Podcast 7. Lake Inverell and its Turtles
The Turtles at Lake Inverell………..
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 8.
Lake Inverell and its Fish
Lake Inverell is home to a variety of Fish……..
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 9. Lake Inverell A Bird Sanctuary
Birdwatchers will have a great variety of Birds to observe at Lake Inverell………..
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 10. Lake Inverell and its Fauna
A unique…………
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 11. Lake Inverell and its
Goanna’s
The Australian monitor lizard, or goanna as they’re commonly known, belongs to an ancient lineage that evolved in the northern hemisphere dated back as far as 90 million years.
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 12. Lake Inverell and its
Kangaroos
Podcast 13. Lake Inverell’s Recreational Uses
Recreation……
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon
Podcast 14. Lake Inverell’s Care & Responsibilities
With recreation there also comes responsibility
PODCAST LINK: To be podcasted soon