Have you heard strange noises in the night? Well, they may not be what you think. The large Powerful Owl might just be active in your backyard. Powerful Owls are … Continue reading Powerful Owls
Articles
Over a decade of restoration at Fig Tree Pocket
In Fig Tree Pocket, Sylvia Alexander and Ian Yeo have achieved significant restoration outcomes on their steep land draining to the Brisbane River, working together with their Land for Wildlife neighbours in the Foambark Gully gang. … Continue reading Over a decade of restoration at Fig Tree Pocket
Plant ID Tags
Did you ever want to hug a tree, but you didn’t know its name? Did you ever feel angry that a Jacaranda is more recognised and admired than a Flindersia? … Continue reading Plant ID Tags
Habitat Poles
The value of tree hollows to our native wildlife is well known. In South East Queensland alone, over 130 species have been identified as being dependent on hollows for their … Continue reading Habitat Poles
The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
Anyone that likes to observe butterflies knows that an overcast day is not a very productive time to do so. That’s because butterflies are ectothermic which makes them reliant on … Continue reading The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows
The Australian Bird Guide
I first heard about the development of this book in 2010 (two years after it started) when birding friends of mine spent time with renowned HANZAB (Handbook of Australian, New … Continue reading The Australian Bird Guide
Mangrove Fern
Ferns. They grow in lush moss covered rainforests and along the banks of sparkling mountain gullies, right? Not quite. Ferns are a diverse group of plants that grow in a … Continue reading Mangrove Fern
Little Liverpool Initiative
When you mention the Little Liverpool Range (The Range) to someone in conversation you would probably be met with a blank stare. But nestled about 40 minutes from the Ipswich … Continue reading Little Liverpool Initiative
Mangroves to Mountains (Second Edition)
Ten years after its first release, Mangroves to Mountains continues to be the definitive field guide to native plants of SEQ. This book is now even better with the recent … Continue reading Mangroves to Mountains (Second Edition)
Field Guide to Spiders of Australia
My relationship with spiders has been one of fascination and fear. As a child, I collected spiders, fed spiders and lured spiders out of their hides. But it was always … Continue reading Field Guide to Spiders of Australia