Like humans, birds spend a lot of time looking after themselves. Feathers are like a bird’s hair, clothes and make up all in one package. So it’s not surprising birds … Continue reading How birds keep their feathers healthy
As a keen birder with an interest in bird photography, I have been looking forward to this book since I first heard about it a year ago. Well, the wait … Continue reading Australian Birds of Prey in Flight
The value of tree hollows to our native wildlife is well known. In South East Queensland alone, over 130 species have been identified as being dependent on hollows for their … Continue reading Habitat Poles
I t’s 6am on a warm, breezy Saturday. Cars are being parked on the paddock, binoculars, insect repellent, hats and water bottles are coming out as people gather. We greet … Continue reading Property Profile – Mt Mellum Local Area Network
When shopping for a new residence 27 years ago we immediately snapped up our current home, mainly because of the 40 mature Queensland Blue Gums (Eucalyptus tereticornis) growing on the … Continue reading The value of one tree for wildlife, Tarampa
The Golden-tipped Bat (Kerivoula papuensis) is a relatively unknown species. Until the 1980s it was thought to be extinct, however it is now found in low numbers across several locations. … Continue reading Golden-tipped Bats and their inter-relationship with spiders and birds