Here is a photo of one of the butcherbirds who frequents our back yard.
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Nice one, wstevens. Do you have many small native birds visting your backyard - which is where?
We see most species from small natives to Corellas and Sulper-Crested Cockatoos. The larger birds only visit in certain small periods of the year. We are located at Alexandra Hills on the Eastern Coast of South-Eastern Queensland. There are many reserves in this area.
Thanks, wstevens. Great to see the shots you've posted so far.
Would I be right in saying the reserves in your neighborhood provide habitat for the birds which visit your backyard?
The reserve next to where we live is primarily a Koala corridor. Alongside the koala corridor is a platypus corridor and approximately 1 kilometre up the road is a Squirrel Glider conservation reserve. There are also Greater Glider reserves and a Scribbly Gums conservation area nearby. The Redland's region has been recognised for many years as a leader in conservation and wildlife protection. I will post further photos as they become available. There is a large wetlands conservation at Hilliards Creek which is about 2 kilometres away. This area is a favourite of mine for photography. I have attached a recent photo from that location.
Nice photos. Haven't been to your neck of the woods but it must be appealing to have sanctuaries in your area for koalas, platypus, gliders, wetlands, etc. I had a look at Alexandra Hills overhead on Google satellite and there are lots of interesting places near you. Pleasing to see that the Redlands area is recognised for conservation and wildlife protection. Is that because you have a progressive council or is it people power?
Its a pity all council areas don't have similar recognition. In my own area I have been writing to council/press about a decision to allow home development to the very waters-edge of a large tidal creek, effectively excluding all future generations from access to the creek and giving no thought to the future environmental health of the creek or the protection of wildlife habitat. It just shouldn't happen in this present age. The original zoning probably emanated from the corrupt Bjelke Petersen environment-wrecking days, but it seems to me that the council should redeem the land and have it re-zoned for posterity. Creek waters-edge land is very rare and should not be sold to private interests. It is then lost forever.
The Redland City Council is east of the Greater Brisbane area and has always been a great area to live in. My family has lived in the region for nearly 40 years now. Our council has always been pro-conservation for as long as I can remember. Our region also includes the Stradbroke Islands and numerous other smaller islands. There are many different organisations protecting the environment and native wildlife. If you like, you can access most of the conservation activities at the following webpage: http://www.redland.qld.gov.au/RecreationFacilities/ManagementPlans/ConservationAreaPlans/Pages/default.aspx
I hope this helps with getting to know this region.
Oh no Night Parrot..... not more development...where is that then?
Yes very nice to hear that Redlands are into protecting and not destroying habitat at any cost WStevens , I think you have some strong conservationist down your way that fight hard to keep it like that .
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Birdie its actually old development (that shouldn't have been there in the first place) being extended.
Petrie Creek at Diddilibah. Right on the banks. A popular spot for people throwing a line in (and kayakers) who are forced to park on the roadside or behind road barriers. I go past there every now and then; seeing a new house going up makes me angry.
I think Its shameful. The whole area should be a sanctuary with public access. Have a look and see if you agree.
I will PM you night parrot as I am interested to find out more and do not want to hijack WStevens post . I have just driven myself nuts looking for this on the net !!!
Sunshine Coast Queensland
Groups of nature lovers would be fully justified in strolling through front & backyards to appreciate the beauty of the tidal creek, I would think.