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Bringing Back the Richmond Birdwing

Bringing Back the Richmond Birdwing

Bringing back an animal from the brink of extinction takes time, resources and lots of collaboration. For over 20 years, the community and governments in SEQ have been working to … Continue reading Bringing Back the Richmond Birdwing

Butterfly Host Plants of SEQ and northern NSW

Butterfly Host Plants of SEQ and northern NSW

Recent covers of this Land for Wildlife newsletter give away my personal interest in the ecology and beauty of butterflies. Knowing a bit about butterflies offers me a window into … Continue reading Butterfly Host Plants of SEQ and northern NSW

The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

Anyone that likes to observe butterflies knows that an overcast day is not a very productive time to do so. That’s because butterflies are ectothermic which makes them reliant on … Continue reading The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

Anyone that likes to observe butterflies knows that an overcast day is not a very productive time to do so. That’s because butterflies are ectothermic which makes them reliant on … Continue reading The Evening Brown – hiding in the shadows

Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs

Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs

The Bordered Rustic has returned to Brisbane thanks to the efforts of Dale and other landholders. Shown above is the adult butterfly and below is the larvae. Much of the … Continue reading Restoring the Rustic to Brisbane’s Western Suburbs

Smith’s Rainforest Nature Refuge, Upper Brookfield

Smith’s Rainforest Nature Refuge, Upper Brookfield

Few Land for Wildlife partners in Brisbane share a history with the land as long and as rich as that of the Smith family who have owned and farmed their … Continue reading Smith’s Rainforest Nature Refuge, Upper Brookfield

The Blue Tiger Migration

The Blue Tiger Migration

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

Foam Bark Gully Birdwing Corridor

Foam Bark Gully Birdwing Corridor

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

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