A Blog for the Emu

To add to Dawn’s story about 4yrs since a” noisy pitta bird” has been heard in Iluka, today we met another enthusiastic local who informed us that this area once was the home of many coastal emus. North of the Clarence River there is only one known surviving coastal emu at huge risk of extinction in these parts. A few more are known to inhabit an area south of the Clarence but tourist resorts are taking over the natural habitats and locals are concerned for their future. There is so much work to do in helping look after our country.