Pale Field Rats
A Pale Field Rat caught on camera. The recent good rains have resulted in a profusion of grass seeds, insects and left-over agricultural grain causing a boom of rats and … Continue reading Pale Field Rats
Pest Rodent Control without Harming Owls
A s I was reading about the success of the Powerful Owl project (see facing article), I was reminded of a nasty threat to our owls: secondary poisoning from rodent … Continue reading Pest Rodent Control without Harming Owls
What are Foxes eating in SEQ?
Feral animals are a compelling topic for most Australian conservationists. I am always intrigued by the diversity of experiences and opinions out there. It is safe to say that the … Continue reading What are Foxes eating in SEQ?
Lerps – One of nature’s sweet offerings
Australia is still revealing its sweet secrets to its new human inhabitants. Indigenous peoples have known about, valued and celebrated its sugary delights for thousands of years. In pre-sugar farming … Continue reading Lerps – One of nature’s sweet offerings
Pacific Bazas
In reviewing Australian Birds of Prey in Flight, I saw an opportunity to write about a commonly seen raptor in SEQ, the Pacific Baza. I chose the baza because it … Continue reading Pacific Bazas
Property Profile – Remembering when we drank water from the creeks
Aerial view over Rathburnie with the Brisbane River in the foreground and Lions Camp Duckadang on the far right. A few years ago I had the opportunity to visit one … Continue reading Property Profile – Remembering when we drank water from the creeks
Ecosystem Profile – Brigalow Scrub
The word “brigalow” may be a familiar term to many Australians, but how many would know that it refers to a wattle tree and can be found an hour’s drive … Continue reading Ecosystem Profile – Brigalow Scrub
The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
To tell the story about Queensland’s rarest bird, I am going to start with a tale about the Californian Condor. his huge, long-lived bird of prey was once widespread across … Continue reading The Eastern Bristlebird: Queensland’s Rarest Bird
Where do frogs go in winter?
Summer nights after rain are great times to go frogging. Walking around creeks and swamps at night is not everyone’s idea of fun, but with a little preparation and the … Continue reading Where do frogs go in winter?
Open Property Scheme
After running for one month with 25 properties and 450 participants, the 2014 Land for Wildlife Open Property Scheme officially ended on the 31st May. We received overwhelmingly positive feedback … Continue reading Open Property Scheme