Glebe’s Blue Wrens
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee – August 2015
Posted on 14th August 2015
Sophie Golding, Urban Ecology Coordinator, City of Sydney attended our meeting on 30 June 2015. Sophie reported that the establishment of the new park adjacent to the Harold Park development was close to the planting stage.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee (June 2015)
Posted on 30th June 2015
Twenty four Society members and friends attended a lecture (Thursday 7 May in the downstairs meeting room at Benledi) given by Dr Holly Parsons entitled ‘Little birds in a big city – the lives and times of Superb Fairy-wrens’. The President introduced Dr Parsons, who is the Program Manager for Birds in Backyards, and Andrew […]
News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – May 2015
Posted on 8th May 2015
On Thursday 7 May 2015 at 6:30 pm in the downstairs meeting room at Benledi (Glebe Library), Dr Holly Parsons from BirdLife Australia, will give a talk to the Society entitled ‘Little birds in a big city – the lives and times of Superb Fairy-wrens’. Dr Parsons is the Program Manager for Birds in Backyards […]
News from the Blue Wrens Subcommittee – March 2015
Posted on 28th March 2015
A major difficulty for the Glebe Bushcare Group has been the arrival of groups of backpackers/campers who are now living in the parking area near the wetlands adjacent to Chapman Rd.
The City has completed the restoration and repair of the wall on the western boundary of the John Street Reserve and the native flora in the adjacent area is thriving.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee – February 2015
Posted on 14th March 2015
At our February meeting, the possibility of a future capture and release programme to reintroduce blue wrens into Glebe was discussed. It is planned to hold initial discussions with Bird Life Australia about the mechanisms for such a translocation of a bird species.
News from the Blue Wren Subcommittee – December 2014
Posted on 8th December 2014
Under the leadership of Sophie Golding, Urban Ecology Coordinator, City of Sydney, 16 keen birders undertook a bird survey in seven of our local parks or reserves….
Habitat Restoration for Blue Wrens
Posted on 4th November 2014
Light rail corridor to be made blue wren-friendly and restoring habitat in blue wren corridor – John Street Reserve
Blue Wrens Subcommittee Annual Report 2013/2014
Posted on 31st July 2014
In a national survey conducted during Oct 2013 by BirdLife Australia, the superb fairy wren or blue wren was voted as Australia’s favourite bird. The work of the Subcommittee during the year can best be summarised by the words of one of our members, Norma Hawkins, who when interviewed by the Inner West Courier about […]
Removal of Flora
Posted on 7th July 2014
Contractors for Transdev, the operators of the light rail system, have removed extensive areas of flora beside the track in Leichhardt and Annandale.
From the Blue Wren Subcommittee
Posted on 2nd June 2014
The rebuilding of the eastern tennis court in St James Park will be completed next month. Work will then commence on the western court with the excavation of the site for construction of an 80,000 litre water tank beneath the court; the retaining wall on the western side of the court adjacent to St James Ave will be removed and rebuilt. The water will be used to irrigate St James Park. Local residents are concerned about the adverse impact of a proposed increase in use by St James School of St James Park and John Street Reserve as playgrounds during school hours.
Blue Wren Sub-Committee Terms of Reference 2013-14
Posted on 11th May 2014
Click here to view the Terms of Reference 2013-14 for the Blue Wren Sub-Committee.
Blue Wrens subcommittee report
Posted on 10th May 2014
Uncommon wildlife in Glebe, bush regeneration, play areas and media mentions.
Update from the Blue Wren Group
Posted on 28th November 2013
In 8,000 responses to a national survey conducted during October by BirdLife Australia, the Superb Fairy-wren was voted as Australia’s favourite bird.
Blue Wrens Subcommittee News and Updates
Posted on 5th November 2013
The Subcommittee was featured in articles in two editions of the Inner West Courier (15 and 19 September 2013) concerning the City’s draft Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan, including the following: ‘The Glebe Society’s Blue Wren Group was consulted on the plan and member Norma Hawkins said the volunteer group had been working on Arthur […]
Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan Launch
Posted on 30th September 2013
We attended the launch of the City’s Urban Ecology Strategic Action Plan at the Royal Botanic Gardens on 24 August and support the approach and recommendations in the Plan.
The David Mander-Jones memorial tree
Posted on 10th September 2012
In June 2012 in the presence of Fay-Mander Jones and many other members of his family, Glebe colleagues and old Lindfield neighbours, an Angophera was planted in Glebe’s Paddy Gray Reserve in grateful memory of David Mander-Jones who died during in late 2011 and was the much-loved first convenor of the Blue Wren Group.
Biodiversity workshop – 3rd September
Posted on 17th August 2012
Upcoming workshop in the City’s Green Villages series · Biodiversity: indigenous plants & animals o Glebe Community Garden o 132 St John’s Road, Glebe Monday 03/09/2012 o 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Discover how to create habitat in your backyard or balcony during Threatened Species Month. Learn about Sydney’s native plants and animals, what habitat […]
Blue Wrens Annual Report for 2011-2012
Posted on 16th August 2012
Blue Wren Report for 2011-12 The nine members of the Subcommittee met on a monthly basis during the year – we always welcome new members to come and join our activities, and were glad to welcome two recent newcomers. In June, accompanied by Fay and many other members of his family, Glebe colleagues and old […]
Working Bee in Paddy Gray Reserve – 2nd May
Posted on 22nd April 2012
Join the Glebe Society’s Blue Wrens, members from the Glebe Bushcare Group, Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery & City of Sydney staff & contractors for a working bee at Paddy Gray Reserve (local National Tree Day site in 2010 & 2008). The focus this time will be on grasses & ground covers. We’ll look at what’s already growing in the reserve, learn a little from Council’s Ecology Manager, Katie Oxenham about native grasses & plant a few more in bare spaces. Wednesday 2nd May, 9:15 am till 11:30 am (weather permitting, otherwise 9 May)
News from the Blue Wren Group – Dec 2010
Posted on 12th December 2010
In the Benledi Meeting Room on Monday 15th November 2010, Oliver Steele, an architect with Steele Associates gave a presentation to Society members about proposed new in-fill terrace houses in Angel St, Newtown.
Blue Wrens Group – Policy Statement
Posted on 30th November 2010
Policy The Group will work to value, retain and enhance biodiversity in Glebe and Forest Lodge, and its bays and foreshores, for current and future generations. The Group will foster the education of residents, businesses and other parties leading to an increased awareness of the value of native plants and animals in our suburb. […]
Photos of the Blue Wrens Planting Day – 1st August 2010
Posted on 29th August 2010
A Tree Planting Day was held at the Paddy Gray Reserve on Sunday 1st August 2010, to improve the habitat
for Superb Fairy-wrens and help to keep them in Glebe. Photos of the event are now available at our Flickr website.
Plant a tree and make a home for a Blue Wren
Posted on 3rd June 2010
The Blue Wrens group invites you to join in a tree planting at Paddy Gray Reserve, Hereford Street, Glebe, at 10am on Sunday, 1 August.
Blue Wrens Planting Demonstration
Posted on 3rd June 2009
These are some of the photos taken at the demonstration planting,held on 27 July 2008 at Paddy Gray Park, of plants which attract blue wrens: Photo Gallery
Keeping small birds in Glebe
The Glebe Society received grant funding from the City of Sydney for a project aimed at community education and habitat conservation for Superb Fairy-wrens (known as Blue Wrens) in the Glebe/Forest Lodge area. A sub-committee of the Glebe Society was established to manage the project.
Report on Glebe’s Superb Fairy-wrens (“Blue Wrens”)
Posted on 20th June 2008
The report of the ecologist engaged by the Glebe Society on Glebe's "Blue Wrens" is now available. Click here to read the report or go to the Glebe's Blue Wrens Sub-committee page.
