Stories
Hiding in plain sight?
Stephen Downes
We were on a neighbourhood walk when we saw tell-tale signs: big pieces of pine cone, freshly chewed, strewn about the footpath. A quick scan up and around, and there they were in the tops of a few tall trees.
Making a splash: The arrival of ocean giants to our doorstep
Vanessa Pirotta
Two adult whales approached our boat and started mugging us, a behaviour where the whales circle the boat (no loss of money). All we could do was turn our boat engine off and enjoy.
From Telephoto to Macro, the Big Side of a Small World
Anne Brophy
The macro world is the small world, the world of close up and tiny creatures. Paradoxically there is a huge amount to see in this small world.
An Owl Limpet’s Garden
Frankie Gerraty
The algal layer is arranged in a striking patchwork pattern, as if a miniature lawn mower had been haphazardly dragged across an overgrown, slippery lawn.
Secret Blue-tongues’ Business
Elizabeth Morgan
After another winter, as spring approached and the proverbial sap rose, Betty acceded to the overtures of a dark and handsome lad.
Not Really Friends
Lyn Forbes
But this time, the cockatoo stood up to the lorikeets and things quickly became very nasty.
Sometimes Nature Comes to You
Vicky Austin
I can’t help but think that these “elusive” birds come into suburbia more often than we realise.
One Good Tern Deserves Another
John Martin
Terns shy away from people and continue to forage naturally; I enjoy watching them flying over the water, spotting prey and dive-bombing like a spear into the water to catch a fish.
