Did you know?
Did you know there owls are in Harry Sandon Reserve and surrounding areas?

Did you know owls eat rodents (mice, rats etc)
You probably know rat poison is used to kill rats.

Did you know rat poison can kill owls too?
If an owl eats a rat that has consumed rat poison, the owl may die too. This is called secondary poisoning. Should you want to kill rats around your home, please check carefully to see that the product you use does not cause secondary poisoning.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know dumping rubbish in Harry Sandon is illegal?

Did you know “rubbish” includes grass clippings, dead branches or prunings from your garden?

Why? Garden waste may contain weeds, chemicals, and fertilisers. These are not part of a natural bushland ecosystem, and only cause damage and degradation.

If you see people dumping rubbish in Harry Sandon (or other bushland Reserves in the City of Melville) please note as many details as possible, such as vehicle registration plates, and then contact City of Melville or the Ranger.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know that some species of birds only nest in tree hollows?

Did you know there are very few trees that have tree hollows?

Did you know that an artificial tree hollow called a “nesting box” can be built and then installed high in a tree to simulate a tree hollow?

Did you know that nesting boxes are built in various sizes to suit different types of birds?

Did you know that Harry Sandon has five nesting boxes installed throughout the Reserve?

Did you know that Ringneck Parrots and Pink and Grey Galahs have successfully nested in the nesting boxes over several breeding seasons?

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know natural bushland areas such as Harry Sandon Reserve are delicate and fragile?

Did you know the bushland is easily damaged by people and pets?

• Always walk on designated paths.
• Keep your dog on a leash at all times and pick up after your dog.
• Cats do not belong in bushland.
• Cats are instinctive hunters and harass and kill native animals. Please keep your cat on your property.

Did you know if you walk slowly on the paths, there are so many wonderful things to see and hear, you do not need to trample through the bushland.

Did you know, as our population density increases, more and more people will enjoy Harry Sandon Reserve as a place to appreciate nature, which makes it imperative everyone observes the rules and walks only on official paths.

DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know Rainbow Bee-eater Birds are visitors to Harry Sandon Reserve?

Did you know, this bird nests UNDERGROUND!

Did you know the nests are small and not easily seen, which means cars park on them, or people walk on top of them.

Did you know one of the best places to see this bird is early morning or late afternoon and to look along the powerlines? Rainbow Bee-eaters nest during summer then fly north over winter, before returning to the same nesting site next summer.

Did you know the Rainbow Bee-eater is able to eat bees as it firstly beats them against it’s perch to remove the sting before consuming?

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DID YOU KNOW?

Did you know the bobtail goanna is also known as the shingleback lizard / skink or the stumpy tail?

Did you know the scientific name is Tiliqua rugosa?

Did you know that bobtails venture into urban gardens looking for tasty treats such as strawberries or hibiscus flowers?

Did you know bobtails are harmless, but if threatened they will open their mouths wide and “hiss” showing off their bluish tongue?

Did you know bobtails enjoy basking in warm sunny spots?

Did you know bobtails only produce one to two live young each year?

Did you know signs have been erected around Harry Sandon Reserve to remind drivers to watch out for bobtails on the road? Please drive carefully.

Look out for the signs when you are driving: