Sometimes curiosity can bring surprises. An Australian farmer, George Cullinan, was surprised by a “strange looking” bird on his property and was encouraged to seek more knowledge about the creature. Finally, he met the plains wanderer.
According to the media this bird, is “a shy species with yellow beak and legs that is in danger of extinction“. “This is an extraordinarily long-lived bird that we are almost on the verge of losing,” he laments.
Unfortunately, the farmer found one of the specimens dead on his land. After studying the bird in depth, they led him to collaborate with Trust for Nature and Birchip Landcare Group. In this sound research they recorded 110 sounds of these birds, “a shocking number, since it is estimated that only 250 of these birds remain in the wild“.
“Given that habitat degradation is one of the key factors contributing to the bird’s plight, Cullinan moved to protect the species from excessive agriculture.” So, He installed a huge lake on his farm.
Thanks to the farmer, the Trust for Nature holds title to the covenant to ensure the bird’s habitat remains undeveloped. “Sadly, Cullinan died in the fall of 2024. However, his legacy lives on.“in the world of agriculture.
