A small brown bird stands on the ground among green grass blades and dry brown leaves.

Bird Is the Word this Winter

Eastern Bristlebird Babies Are on the Way Even though it’s winter, our conservation efforts to save the Eastern Bristlebird species don’t take a break. The 1st of July presented us with our first Eastern Bristlebird nest of the season! Our Eastern Bristlebirds typically only have a ‘down time’ of about two months between breeding seasons,…

Brown bird red eyes from the back, sitting on tree branch in front of green grass

New Bristlebird Bachelors Join the Breed for Release Program

Three beautiful wild male Eastern Bristlebirds have joined Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary’s conservation breeding program. Collected from the central stronghold population, these birds bring vital genetic diversity to help secure the future of the critically endangered northern population. How 3 Male Bristlebirds Will Help Save Their Wild Population In April, our Eastern Bristlebird conservation team welcomed…

Brown frog perched in wet rocky cave

Kroombit Tinkerfrogs Take Another Leap

So much is happening in the tiny world of Kroombit Tinkerfrogs. Our Conservation Team’s latest release of 38 Kroombit Tinkerfrogs marks a major milestone for the species. The trip also saw Tinkerfrog detector dog Ash in action and coincides with the launch of Tink Tink Tink – a new children’s book about the species and our mission to save it from extinction. Successful Kroombit Tinkerfrog Release The Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary…

Meet the Latest Group of Eastern Bristlebirds Ready to Help Save Their Species

Meet the Latest Group of Eastern Bristlebirds Ready to Help Save Their Species

Over the next two weeks, our conservation teams will be introducing 11 recently bred Eastern Bristlebirds into the wild. These birds will help to re-populate the critically endangered wild population, within the Border Ranges National Park, as part of the ongoing breed for release conservation program. The sweet Eastern Bristlebirds all have unique personalities and we can’t wait to see how well they will integrate with their wild relatives. Meet the…