Stories

Chris Caines

Staring into the back lawn while drinking morning coffee, the small area near the back step teems with the activity of a Bruegel painting.

Just Don't Bite Them

Lani Crooks

Six thousand flying foxes are exiting the camp tonight, and it’s only the start of the season.

They Can be Found Hiding in Plain Sight

Graham Harkom

My new neighbourhood has its own hidden bird, the Nankeen Night Heron. A regular stream of humans pass unaware of its presence amongst the rotting bollards.

Tennis Balls and Bats

Brad Law

I don’t mind a game of tennis, especially at night when the inky darkness beyond the floodlights hides all sorts of creatures great and small

Tawnies on the Cooks - or - On Being Unobservant

Valerie Atkinson

Sue got binoculars and a new, slower world opened up.

Slow Days in the Darling Downs

Robert Whiteley

The fauna that has been here for millennia has adapted and, in some cases, benefited from the farming environment.

NIGEL the Magnificent Soldier Beetle

David Hooper

I'm discovering the mini-beast kingdom...invertebrates...a world of wonders...colours, bizarre shapes & tiny faces.

Native Stingless Bees are Fun, Interesting and Good to Have Around

Ron Haering

In the warmer months, they forage for pollen and nectar returning with two bright yellow bags of food tucked under their hind limbs.