I love butterflies. They are one of the easier insect species to see in a garden and are very beautiful to examine up close. Observers will quickly learn that being easy to see doesn't mean that a butterfly is always easy to identify. The Complete Field Guide To Butterflies Of Australia aims to help readers learn how to identify various species. The guide features all of the … [Read more...] about Book Review: The Complete Field Guide To Butterflies Of Australia
Book Review: A Naturalist’s Guide To The Insects Of Australia
I love trying to identify the insects in my backyard, but it can be tricky. There are a lot of great entomology books available, but very few targeted at the complete newbie. A Naturalist's Guide To The Insects Of Australia is one of just two books available targeted at beginners. It's an identification guide that features 292 species of insect that are reasonably common in … [Read more...] about Book Review: A Naturalist’s Guide To The Insects Of Australia
Book Review: Colac Otway Birds
I've had close connections to the Colac/Otway region for most of my life. My aunt lives in Colac, and our family would often holiday in Apollo Bay. It is a tradition that I've continued as an adult. Now my visits are less about swimming and sandcastles, and more about discovering wildlife. I was excited when I discovered this book. It focuses on a smaller geographic area … [Read more...] about Book Review: Colac Otway Birds
Book Review: Forest Phoenix – How A Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire
In 2015, my parents’ bush block was impacted by the Scotsburn fires. The shed, cars and caravans were either destroyed or burnt out. In some areas, it felt like there were no signs of life. I tried to photograph how the area was recovering but I was flying blind. At the time, I was overwhelmed by all of the information about about how fire impacts on ecosystems. I resigned … [Read more...] about Book Review: Forest Phoenix – How A Great Forest Recovers After Wildfire
Book Review: Mosses Of Dry Forests In South Eastern Australia
Moss is fascinating. It is so easy to underestimate moss, especially when you consider it is seems to be everywhere. However, it can be difficult to learn more about moss once that interest has been piqued. Australian Mosses Online is a useful resource but it isn't beginner friendly. Mosses of dry forests in south eastern Australia aims to fill the gap in the niche. The … [Read more...] about Book Review: Mosses Of Dry Forests In South Eastern Australia