Much attention is given to improving the condition of our waterways. Having native vegetation, good water quality and healthy populations of fish and invertebrates in our creeks and rivers is … Continue reading Invisible but Valuable: Secretive rails in our waterways
It’s been an interesting and fulfilling couple of years and it all started when Cody Hochen from the Brisbane City Council gently talked Glen and I into joining Land for … Continue reading Settling in for Lunch along Wonga Creek
Summer nights after rain are great times to go frogging. Walking around creeks and swamps at night is not everyone’s idea of fun, but with a little preparation and the … Continue reading Where do frogs go in winter?
“Hollow Log Retreat ” 21st May, Mount Byron, Somerset “Grazing and Koalas can coexist. Just don’t clear everything. Most Koalas do not occur in reserves – they occur on private land. Koalas … Continue reading Hollow Log Retreat: Part of the Open Property Scheme 2014
The Collared Delma (Delma torquata) is a small legless lizard that is found in scattered populations across South East Queensland. It has been recorded from undisturbed open forests around western … Continue reading Landholders help protect the threatened Collared Delma
“Ballow View” 31st May, Scenic Rim I encourage other Land for Wildlife members to stick with it as there are probably more species on your place than the ones you … Continue reading Carney’s Creek: Part of the Open Property Scheme 2014
“Nightfall Camp” 24th May, Lamington, Scenic Rim View Full Newsletter
“In 1983 the hills around Cooran were bare. Massive rainforest and eucalypt trees had been felled for timber, followed by dairy farming, pineapples and other orchards. The landscape we see now is a..” Continue Reading
“Jensens Swamp” 11th May, Lowood, Somerset “We call ourselves the Swamp People – it is a dirty old swamp but we think it’s great. About 22 years ago we started planting … Continue reading Jensen Swamp: Part of the Open Property Scheme 2014
At lunch we heard the roar. It seemed to go on and on crashing and tearing its way to the ground. Our initial impression was that it was close by and so I immediately searched along the trails around the centre. Nothing. A few days later Susan suggested it might have been the leaning… Continue Reading