The weather forecast is for a hot and dry spring, and whilst having many days of light rain, our winter rainfall was well below average. This article incudes tips to maintain your native garden and provide optimal habitat for wildlife.
Leonie shares her experiences of the Fairy Wrens in her spring garden.
An article from Adrian Gallagher discussing nesting boxes for squirrel gliders.
The coastal carpet python (Morelia spilota mcdowelli) is one of Australia’s largest and most recognisable non-venomous snakes. Reaching average lengths of 2–3 metres, with exceptional individuals exceeding 3.5 metres, this impressive reptile occurs throughout coastal and sub-coastal regions of eastern Australia, from south-east Queensland to eastern New South Wales. Its distinctive olive, brown and black patterning, overlaid with cream or golden markings, provides excellent camouflage amongst leaf litter, tree bark and rocky outcrops.
Noisy Miners are highly social birds that thrive in urban gardens. While they are native, their aggressive territorial behaviour can exclude other bird species, reducing biodiversity.
Martin from Geckoes Wildlife, is keen to share his wildlife experience throughout the community, with the aim of supporting conservation and creating a better understanding between people and wildlife.