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Bean Leaf Roller moth. Switched the outdoor light on about a week ago and there were hordes of them. Never saw this before or since. Russell island.
April 18, 2024 at 5:15 AM
Bean Leaf Roller moth. Switched the outdoor light on about a week ago and there were hordes of them. Never saw this before or since. Russell island.
Local wetland but it had to go all the way to the top. Our local council should take note - secretly approving a 3600 residence development on the mud flats was never going to fly
Tanya Plibersek’s proposal to save Toondah Harbour is a win for both threatened species and people power
Tanya Plibersek’s proposal to save Toondah Harbour is a win for both threatened species and people power
Once a trickle, the movement to save Queensland’s Toondah Harbour has become a tidal wave – and a testament to the power of community in environmental conservation
It started with three friends walking their dogs.
When locals Chris Walker, Stephen MacDonald and Tom Taranto learned one morning that Australia’s largest private developer, Walker Corporation, had their eyes on Toondah Harbour they were shocked into action. A movement began, initially a trickle but soon to become a tidal wave. I heard about it in 2015 from my friend, Sheena Gilman, the chair of BirdLife Southern Queensland’s conservation subcommittee.
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April 17, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Local wetland but it had to go all the way to the top. Our local council should take note - secretly approving a 3600 residence development on the mud flats was never going to fly
The majestic Scribbly Gum tree, inextricably linked to the Scribbly Moth. The ‘scribbles’ on the bark are marks made by the moth. The 2nd through 4th picture are spots where the moth has been dormant before emerging as an actual moth.
April 17, 2024 at 4:35 AM
The majestic Scribbly Gum tree, inextricably linked to the Scribbly Moth. The ‘scribbles’ on the bark are marks made by the moth. The 2nd through 4th picture are spots where the moth has been dormant before emerging as an actual moth.
I try to get a lot of pics of moths, they are neglected compared to their generally flashier butterfly cousins, but the Joseph’s Coat moth more then holds its own. Again taken on Russell Island
April 15, 2024 at 12:40 AM
I try to get a lot of pics of moths, they are neglected compared to their generally flashier butterfly cousins, but the Joseph’s Coat moth more then holds its own. Again taken on Russell Island
Brahminy Kite near Sandy Beach Russell Island. This fine fellow has roosted in this tree on and off for at least two years. This was in his heyday, looking a little battered nowadays
April 14, 2024 at 7:58 AM
Brahminy Kite near Sandy Beach Russell Island. This fine fellow has roosted in this tree on and off for at least two years. This was in his heyday, looking a little battered nowadays
Curry Punk fungus, perfect weather for fungi on Russell at the moment. Curry Punk tends to grow on burnt wood and with the winter burn offs last year is in abundance atm.
April 12, 2024 at 11:07 PM
Curry Punk fungus, perfect weather for fungi on Russell at the moment. Curry Punk tends to grow on burnt wood and with the winter burn offs last year is in abundance atm.
Hibiscus Harlequin beetle, north end of Russell island
April 12, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Hibiscus Harlequin beetle, north end of Russell island
Silver Orb spider Russell Island
April 11, 2024 at 7:24 AM
Silver Orb spider Russell Island