Powerful Owls
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
Migratory Shorebirds
Rarely does this newsletter contain articles about the marine habitats of SEQ, understandably given that most Land for Wildlife properties don’t contain them. They are however key attractions for people … Continue reading Migratory Shorebirds
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
The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
To tell the story about Queensland’s rarest bird, I am going to start with a tale about the Californian Condor. his huge, long-lived bird of prey was once widespread across … Continue reading The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
Invisible but Valuable: Secretive rails in our waterways
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
Grass Trees: A seasonal lolly shop
Header: A Squirrel Glider photographed at 1.15am using the Reconyx HC600 motion-sensor camera. At a recent Land for Wildlife event, Keith McCosh, Land for Wildlife Officer from Scenic Rim, showed … Continue reading Grass Trees: A seasonal lolly shop
Red Goshawks in SEQ: A summer spent searching for Australia’s rarest bird of prey
Header: A magnificent Red Goshawk in flight. Photo by James Watson. Above: The author camping during his Red Goshawk surveys. With its enormous taloned feet, rufous- striped body, powerful hooked … Continue reading Red Goshawks in SEQ: A summer spent searching for Australia’s rarest bird of prey
Out with the mowers, in with the Grass Owls
These images of an Eastern Grass Owl were captured on a Maleny Land for Wildlife property. Irene Keton, the owner of the property protected her ten hectare rainforest remnant 13 … Continue reading Out with the mowers, in with the Grass Owls
What’s Killing our Birds?
A few months ago I was puzzled by the appearance of a decapitated Emerald Dove next to the house, gratefully recognised by a Grey Butcherbird as a welcome breakfast. It … Continue reading What’s Killing our Birds?
The Queensland Bush Stone-curlew
So much is unknown about Queensland Bush Stone-curlew ecology and behaviour. Information for this article has been gathered from publicly available sources and research undertaken by Griffith University PhD student, … Continue reading The Queensland Bush Stone-curlew