High Rise Living for Cockatoos at Calvert
This nest box is a big deal. It was so heavy it had to be lifted out of the ute by two people. When it was placed on the ground … Continue reading High Rise Living for Cockatoos at Calvert
Supporting Conservation with Ipswich Landholders
In February this year, about 70 landholders from the Ipswich region descended on Ivory Rock’s Convention Centre to meet each other and discuss conservation. At the end of the day, … Continue reading Supporting Conservation with Ipswich Landholders
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
Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
Victor and Michele Bales have been Land for Wildlife members for just over 10 years and have been living on their property for 35 years. Their property is situated in … Continue reading Property Profile: Restoring and Rejoicing: A story of persistence and achievement
Property Profile: The journey to joining Land for Wildlife, Mt Walker
(above)About 5 years ago, Ron Smith saw some Land for Wildlife signs appearing around his area, but didn’t think the program was for him. Things changed about 12 months ago … Continue reading Property Profile: The journey to joining Land for Wildlife, Mt Walker
The Channelled Boat-Lip Orchid
A routine Land for Wildlife revisit began with a few recommended riparian species and concluded with a genuine admiration for an orchid, tree hollows, native bees and rhinoceros beetle larvae. … Continue reading The Channelled Boat-Lip Orchid
Owls on the Outside, Geckos on the Inside
In March 2015 I was alerted by a flock of Blue-faced Honeyeaters and butcherbirds to a Southern Boobook owl hiding out in the frangipani tree in my front yard. To … Continue reading Owls on the Outside, Geckos on the Inside