Peewee’s unusual ‘child’
Looking at the illustration with this story, one would wonder why the parent bird, in this case a Peewee, doesn't realise that the...
Drongo among the blossoms
To be woken in the early morning of a bright Spring day, by the loud raucous calling and arguing of a flock of Spangled...
Bad luck with Whipbird
Some years ago, we were staying at a rural property inland on the Sunshine Coast. This was great for me as there were...
Events in CQ
November
Wednesday 3 November
Capricornia Paintmakers ‘Neighbourhood’ Exhibition
View new works by current members as well as the complete collection of works from previous exhibitions.
This event...
Majestic Sea Eagles glide and swoop
A friend of mine told me that a pair of White Bellied Sea Eagles were nesting on a cliff overlooking the beach which was...
Turnstones like to forage
In our Summer months, large flocks of Ruddy Turnstones return to our shores from their breeding grounds in Alaska and Northern Europe.
These little birds,...
Gigs, events in the region
We have compiled a list of coming events across our region.
See below where you can attend an array of activities and entertainment offerings.
- Mindfulness...
Godwits forage together
Prior to going to Cairns a few years ago, I had been told to be sure to go down to the foreshore at full...
Duck is a rare sight
The Freckled Duck is considered one of the rarest birds in Australia.
One of the reasons could be because it is seldom seen, hiding amongst...
Gigs, events in the region
We have compiled a list of coming events across our region.
See below where you can attend an array of activities and entertainment offerings.
-Emu Park...
Birds in our World: Immaculate Egrets
If you were going by one of our fresh water lagoons or other waterways and saw a white wading bird standing out in the...
Elevate your dishes with lemon myrtle
Lemon myrtle is fast becoming a must-have ingredient in the spice racks of chefs and home cooks around the country. Have you tried it?...
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...
