Jumping Spiders
Jumping spiders are the heavy lifters of the spider world. They have been curing arachnophobia, going viral online and are appearing on mainstream TV. Many new species of jumping spider … Continue reading Jumping Spiders
Cicadas of SEQ: The Song of Summer
“They taste great with a beer”, I had been asking a few friends about their experiences with cicadas and this strange response was not what I was expecting, but there … Continue reading Cicadas of SEQ: The Song of Summer
DIY Nest Boxes
Most people know the importance of tree hollows and the vital role they play in providing roosting and nesting sites for around 20% of Australian wildlife. However, not many people … Continue reading DIY Nest Boxes
Common Rhinoceros Beetle
The topic of the Common Rhinoceros Beetle (Xylotrupes ulysses australicus) came up over dinner with friends recently. I’m not sure how the conversation started but I was soon telling tales … Continue reading Common Rhinoceros Beetle
In Search of Ancient Queensland
By Dr Alex Cook and Dr Andrew Rozefelds This book is a great reference for Queenslanders. It details the fossil record found in Queensland along with the geological events that … Continue reading In Search of Ancient Queensland
Property Profile – Remembering when we drank water from the creeks
Aerial view over Rathburnie with the Brisbane River in the foreground and Lions Camp Duckadang on the far right. A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit one … Continue reading Property Profile – Remembering when we drank water from the creeks
Weed profile – Mexican Bean Tree
Mexican Bean Tree (Cecropia peltata) photos taken by City of Gold Coast Pest Management Officers. We often think of our Land for Wildlife members as bush regenerators, working tirelessly to … Continue reading Weed profile – Mexican Bean Tree
Tribute to Graeme Wilson
Graeme admiring the decades of restoration of his bit of paradise in Brookfield. It was sad to hear that late last year, one of Brisbane City Council’s original Land for … Continue reading Tribute to Graeme Wilson
Creating habitat for Black-breasted Button-quails
In August 2000 an enthusiastic, but nervous, new Land for Wildlife Officer went on her first solo Land for Wildlife visit out to Belli Park, between Eumundi and Kenilworth on … Continue reading Creating habitat for Black-breasted Button-quails
Fossils of SEQ
Fossilised imprint of a round leaf with lots of fine veins, possibly from a ginko-type plant. All photos taken from fossils found in early Jurassic Ripley Road Sandstone on a … Continue reading Fossils of SEQ