soaring on the thermals above the McHarg ranges on any given day. As well there are dozens of kites, falcons and hawks numbered among the raptors observed swooping and hovering in our region.   And yes- the rare and critically endangered swift parrot's migratory path leads these superb birds over the McHarg ranges. Then there are the other birds in varieties and numbers too numerous to catalogue here.

     And that’s just during the day. At night the less frequently observed but no less magnificent nocturnal birds are on the wing. These include owls, mopokes and owlets. Also at peril are the thousands of bats from many, little studied species consuming tons of harmful insects. They all form an integral part of the valuable & beautiful fauna endemic to our quiet, rural neighborhood.

It is our responsibility to protect these beautiful creatures from harm. Not just for ourselves but for future generations. Wind turbines will impact directly on all of them- literally, decimating their numbers. The first and most obvious fatalities will be the most visible amongst them- the bats, eagles and other raptors.

     No matter how emphatically Transfield and other wind exploiters claim that the turbines do not harm these animals the overwhelming weight of evidence from around the world suggests that they do.

    And a direct impact is not the only way in which turbines and the infrastructure requirements of wind farms destroy wildlife or prevent its resurgence. Wind farms require a large area devoid of trees in which to operate efficiently. Until recently the DSE and other government authorities were encouraging landholders with substantial grants of taxpayers money to reforest the northern slopes of the Great divide, the McHarg ranges. This was done to ameliorate the still growing salinity problem in the northern
catchment. A problem which if left unchecked could destroy Australia’s breadbasket.

     If Transfield gets its way this reforestation will cease. Trees may well be removed. And trees are habitat for birds and other wildlife. Fewer trees, fewer birds, koalas, possums, echidnas, lizards and the thousands of other interdependent species that enrich our lives and could enrich the lives of our children. And the fires that could result from malfunctioning turbines will destroy habitat & all the creatures living in it. So much for the environment!

     We need your help to prevent the destruction of our wildlife by an ignorant minority. Money is needed to widen our information campaign and stop wind farm development in our region. If you can help with a donation contact us at the addresses detailed on the contacts page of this web-site.