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
Header: Crimson-spotted Rainbow Fish. Photo by Gunther Schmida. In the October 2014 newsletter, I mentioned that I would share some tips on surveying freshwater fish. These tips are for landholders … Continue reading Surveying Freshwater Fish
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?
It was difficult to miss the Blue Tiger migration through SEQ earlier this year. It made the news and went where few insect stories go, into social media and general … Continue reading The Blue Tiger Migration
From a young age, I had a good knowledge of NSW wildflowers. After moving to Brisbane in 1967, Vernon and I developed an interest in butterflies and native plants. This … Continue reading Foam Bark Gully Birdwing Corridor
What good are spiders? Are they of any ‘use’ on my block? How do I encourage more of them? Maybe these questions are at the top of your list, maybe … Continue reading Spiders and the Web of Life
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
Underground fruiting bodies of fungi are the favourite food of Long-nosed Potoroos. During December 2014 to April 2015 the Lockyer Valley Regional Council supported a local community group to undertake … Continue reading Links between Fungi, Long-nosed Potoroo and Ecosystem Health
Unfortunately many of us who regularly drive through bushland and rural areas become desensitised to the occasional, non-descript lump of fur or feathers on the side of the road marking … Continue reading An Unsavoury Task Helps Potoroo Researchers
A few years ago I heard on the native grapevine that a Long-nosed Potoroo (Potorous tridactylus) had been taken into care by wildlife carers near Maleny. The story goes that … Continue reading Lucky Luke Uncovers a New Potoroo Population