Stories

Difficult family dramas of love, grief and deceit
Kate Judith
Cuckoo and currawong know each other well around here, these species are strange family, entangled through generations of deceit, exploitation, abandonment, grief, and love.
Are you Alright mate?
Tiago Miranda
Out of the blue, a deep bellowing sound came out of the woods. I was stunned by it as I felt this creature was right next to me.
Running Buddy
Timo Rissanen
I have no doubt he recognises me: many birds recognise human faces and he would recognise my voice, too. I chat to him for a couple of minutes, he circles me excitedly, and then I get on my way again.
The Buffalo Beach
Daniel Robinson
One day me and my friend Jack were spending a sunny Sunday at the beach. As were the buffalo. The herd sprawled in the sand sunbathing, some of the youngsters splashing playfully in the shallows.
The Quick Brown Fox and the Very Lucky Chicken Nugget?????
Michael Shiels
The fox had darted across the yard, she saw it jump up and onto the top of the back fence, which is 5 feet high, with poor Chicken “Nugget” in its mouth.
My Friend the Blue Tongued Lizard
Dashiell Vonwiller
Blue Tongued Lizards can live up to 30 years in the wild and 20 in captivity, which I hope means I can keep visiting my friend for a while.
Dash, aged 10, is the youngest contributor thus far - thanks Dash!
Backyard Eucalyptus
Jim McCool
Backyard gum trees provide homes and food for multiple species, but as building density in suburbia increases, the pressure on this important habitat has intensified.
Dragons of the Sea
Grace Vonwiller
The Blue Glaucus, as well as many other species of sea slug, don't produce their own toxins, but rather attain them through consuming their prey.