Nest Box Success – Squirrel Glider family makes a home
An article from Adrian Gallagher discussing nesting boxes for squirrel gliders.
Coastal Carpet Python
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.
Beyond Noisy Miners: Native Plants for Diverse Birdlife
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.
UWG Wildlife Encounter Workshop
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.
Frog Habitat Workshop Highlights
Our workshop this month was a productive morning as Sean Morrow, from One Earth Landscaping, coordinated the construction of a frog habitat pond at Noosa Women’s Shed with willing helpers from the Women’s Shed and UWG
Butcher Birds
Butcher birds are our beloved native Australian songbirds belonging to the Artamidae family which includes Woodswallows and Currawongs. There are three main species of butcher bird found in Australia which are the Grey Butcherbird (Cracticus torquatus), the Pied Butcherbird (Cracticus nigrogularis), and the Black Butcherbird (Melloria quoyi).