The Noisy Miner or Mickey [Monorina melanocephala] is a very common bird in our area. It is conspicuous by its constant chatter. They also make a racket when other birds, humans, or cats are around. They are also an early detection system for snakes, although in my experience they are not as reliable as a butcher bird where snakes are concerned! They just chatter all the time...like the little boy who cried snake! They are a very territorial species that have no problem taking on much bigger birds, even hawks or kookaburras. More >>

My partner's 10 year old daughter, Molly has grown up in the bush. She has been able to see lots of animals that city kids don't get to see. Sometimes we forget how wonderful our Biosphere really is.  More >>

I am sure I don't have to tell you that it has been a pretty miserable 'holiday period' for many people. Those of us with small children [and dogs!] know how much fun it is to be cooped up all day.
Spare a thought for our wildlife though... As I drive up my driveway, over our raging creek [Coles Creek near Cooran] I see many unhappy animals. My kangaroos look pretty dishevelled, but at least they have plenty of grass to eat. More >>

Some years ago Noosa & District Landcare Group (NDLG) did a project at the Pomona transfer station. The project involved planting trees on an old landfill site. We worked with local boy Richard Yeates from Phytolink and a youthful Doug Barnes from the then Noosa Council. It was called 'phytoremediation'. More >>

At Noosa Landcare's office in Pomona we see a few different birds. Considering all the area around our office was bare ground 8 years ago, the habitat around our office is now pretty good. Recently we had a white headed pigeon [Columba leucomela] move in and set up residence in a Brisbane wattle [Acacia fimbriata].  More >>