Freeing Mundi the Brown Tree Snake
We have had several sightings of Brown Tree Snakes at the property since we moved in; the first one was the day we moved in. Other encounters have been in … Continue reading Freeing Mundi the Brown Tree Snake
Eels in our Waterways and Dams
Although snake-like in appearance, freshwater eels are amazing ray-finned fish that complete part of their life cycle in our waterways, dams and wetlands. The Short-finned Eel (Anguilla australis) and Long-finned … Continue reading Eels in our Waterways and Dams
Antlions
The contrast between the larval stage of insects and their mature adult form is something that we seem to take for granted. Without knowing it, who in their right mind … Continue reading Antlions
Funnel-webs of SEQ
In the shadowy depths of Australia’s forests and urban landscapes lurks a creature that strikes fear into the hearts of many – the notorious funnel-web spider. With its sleek, glossy … Continue reading Funnel-webs of SEQ
Golden Orb-Weaver Spiderlings
While visiting a Land for Wildlife property at Mount Mellum in May, we stumbled across an unusual sight while walking along a path. We were in the right spot at … Continue reading Golden Orb-Weaver Spiderlings
Christmas Beetles: Are they in decline?
This rainy, hot summer has resulted in huge emergences of beetles (order Coleoptera) and bugs (order Hemiptera). Beetles are generally either herbivores (feeding on leaves), predators (feeding on other invertebrates) … Continue reading Christmas Beetles: Are they in decline?
Greater Glider Recovery Project on the Sunshine Coast
Spot the nest box in this eucalypt forest on a sandstone ridge in the Mooloolah Valley. The eucalypt forests of SEQ are home to a variety of gliders including the … Continue reading Greater Glider Recovery Project on the Sunshine Coast
Collared Delma Habitat Enhancement
From April 2022 to March 2023, numerous Brisbane Land for Wildlife members were involved in surveys and habitat recovery for the small legless lizard, the Collared Delma (Delma torquata). This … Continue reading Collared Delma Habitat Enhancement
Students Help Search for Quolls
I am a year 6 student at Hills International College, Jimboomba. Last term, our class spent ten weeks researching, inquiring, investigating and finally presenting to our school community on a … Continue reading Students Help Search for Quolls
Powerful Owl Monitoring Project
The Powerful Owl is a very impressive bird. A common reaction people have when they see one for the first time is “Wow!” Standing approximately 65cm tall with a wingspan … Continue reading Powerful Owl Monitoring Project