Antbed- Issue Four - a newsletter about the Golden-shouldered Parrot

This issue describes the breeding biology of the Golden-shouldered Parrot and the formation of the Golden-shouldered Parrot recovery team.

Golden-shouldered Parrots nesting times.

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Antbed - Issue Five - a newsletter about the Golden-shouldered Parrot

Tracing the nestlings of the illusive Golden-shouldered Parrot.

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Antbed - Issue Six - a newsletter about the Golden-shouldered Parrot

Tracing the background to the scarcity of the Golden-shouldered Parrot.

Detailed account of studies into the ecology of the parrot and its ecosystem as well as threat to the parrots.

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Antbed - Issue Seven - a newsletter on the Golden-shouldered Parrot

Susan Sheperd from Artemis Station has run a study project focused on the Golden-shouldered Parrot since 1995.

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Antbed - Issue Eight - a newsletter on the Golden-shouldered Parrot

The Sheperd Family of Artemis Station establish the Artemis Antbed Parrot Nature Refuge.

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Camping

Cape York offers many great camping locations. There are campgrounds in national parks and Cape York Peninsula Aboriginal Land (CYPAL) parks, Council-controlled areas, Aboriginal Land Trusts and there are some privately-owned campsites.

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Rubbish

Careful rubbish disposal is crucial in Cape York Peninsula. Mosquitoes, fruit flies, and plant and animal diseases can enter the region from Papua New Guinea and Asia. Rubbish increases the risk of these affecting public health, agriculture and the local economy.

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Toilet Tips

When you’ve got to go, go thoughtfully. Increasing cases of gastroenteritis are being reported in high-use areas of Australia. It's often caused by exposure to human waste, and has unpleasant symptoms like diarrhoea and vomiting. Avoid getting or spreading ‘gastro’ by observing these guidelines.

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Washing

Personal care products, including soaps, detergents and toothpaste, are harmful to fish and other aquatic life. Even biodegradable products can cause harm.

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Driving

Most of the Cape's roads are unsealed. Driving on them contributes to soil erosion which causes damage to the environment, farming land, waterways, infrastructure and cultural heritage.

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