Birds on the offensive
Many smaller birds are ready to protect their young and nest, even if it means tackling a much bigger species.
The aggressor is the smaller...
Bowerbird gets up close
The largest of the Bowerbird family of birds found in Australia is the Great Bowerbird which grows to approximately 30cm in length.
This is a...
Lynchy’s Joke of the Week
A mate of mine at tennis the other day told me of a mate that went to his doctor and told him that whenever...
Grasswrens prefer dry inland
There are eight Grasswrens found in Australia. All of these are birds of the inland, preferring the drier type of climate and the...
Scream is familiar but new
One of the most well-known horror films of the 1990s, the original Scream single-handedly revitalised the slasher genre, spawning many sequels and imitators.
Unfortunately,...
Common sight in flight
Of all the members of the Duck family found in Australia, probably the most common of all is the Grey Teal.
If there are ducks...
What’s on this month
Saturday 15 January
Emu Park Markets
Emu Park Picnic Markets are organised by the Emu Park Lions. Emu Park Picnic Markets have over a hundred...
Three coffees to try
For some, drinking coffee is a daily ritual, and others a means of survival. While your caffeine addiction might have you reaching for a...
Ibis is a familiar sight
Whether you love them or hate them, the Ibis are a part of our community. The most common in our surroundings is the...
Third time lucky
To be sitting in a hide on a hill top with the camera all set up on a tripod, waiting for a wedgetailed eagle...
Enjoying a feed
Many of our lovely Honeyeaters are well known , and most people would certainly recognise quite a few. Even though there are a...
Rail isn’t always shy
Sometimes when I am doing a story, I like to check some texts in case there may be some points that would be relevant...
Condon’s CQ homecoming
Having signed a deal and ready to move across the world, a twist of fate has seen former North Queensland and Manly forward Ben...
