South-east Queensland is home to several freshwater turtle species. One of the most common is the Eastern Long-necked Turtle. One of the most distinguishing features of this species is its long neck. The length of […]
Australia is home to two species of Lyrebird. These unique birds are found nowhere else in the world. Here in south-east Queensland, the spectacular song of the Albert’s Lyrebird can be heard in mountainous terrain […]
One of the most highly sought after reptiles to see in South-east Queensland is the Southern Angle-headed Dragon. This species is usually only seen in elevated rainforest areas such as Springbrook, Tamborine Mountain and Lamington […]
Neoceratodus forsteri One of the most unusual fish in Queensland is the Queensland Lungfish. This species is a living fossil whereby lungfish first appeared in the fossil record between 300 and 400 million years ago. […]
Australia is home to an incredible array of parrots and cockatoos. One of the most well-known is the Australian King Parrot. This beautiful bird is easily recognised for its stunning colours. The male bird has […]
AUSTRALIA is home to a variety of plant species. The group that I have got into in the last few years are the orchids. The group which is loosely known as the ‘ground orchids’ are […]
AUSTRALIA is home to five cormorant species and these birds are well known to everyone who frequents the great outdoors. Earlier this year, I travelled to Tasmania and went on a Tasman Island Cruise Tour […]
ONE of Australia’s most unusual and beautiful birds of prey in Australia is the Pacific Baza. To some people, this bird is also known as a Crested Hawk. This raptor is easily recognized by its […]
Recently, I travelled to the Granite Belt for a long weekend of birding and looking at wildflowers. Many plant species were flowering; however, it was the wattle species that seemed too dominant the bush with […]
AUSTRALIA is home to an astounding array of frog species. Anyone who has a backyard, will have at least one species present and their calls on a summer evening can be deafening. Over the years […]
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