How to convert a corner garden into a wildlife wonderland
21 August 2021 As valuable habitat for our native wildlife decreases, more and more of our native birds, mammals, reptiles, and frogs are moving into urban areas. The problem is very few of our urban areas provide a suitable habitat for wildlife. The good news is...
Boredom-busting Wildlife-themed Activities for Kids
6 August 2021 Download our wildlife-themed kids’ activities After a week of lockdown, most Queenslanders are hoping restrictions will ease on Sunday 8 August. We all have to continue doing our bit, but we also know that spending time in nature has...
Living with snakes
(by Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch) Snakes are undoubtedly the most fascinating of our vertebrate animals. Whilst only a very small percentage of people look at snakes with affection, everyone has a story, myth or opinion on them. People are amazed by snakes,...
Bringing Pollinators Back to our Cities
By: Jake Slinger & Michael Fox Pollinator Link® members Jake Slinger and Michael Fox discuss how a new citizen science project will help urban residents create wildlife-friendly gardens to benefit pollinators. Pollinator Link® is a non-profit social enterprise...
How to build a frog pond
21 August 2020 Wildlife Queensland Bayside Branch was thrilled to be a special guest presenter at Redland Museum’s annual Science Fun Day this month. At the ‘Deep Blue’ themed public event, held on 10 August, the Redland City Ekka Public Holiday, Wildlife...
Feeding wild birds in Australia
10 June 2020 Bird feeding is an increasingly popular activity with an estimated 30-60 per cent of Australian households feeding backyard wild birds. But is it a good idea? Wildlife Queensland recently caught up with urban ecologist and pioneering researcher in bird...
Bringing the bush to city backyards
May 2020 Authors: Jake Slinger & Michael Fox Do you love that flash of colour of butterflies, the dawn chorus of birds or the mysterious buzz of bees in your garden? I love all these experiences and I also love living in the city with all the conveniences and...
Tips to make pools, fences & roadsides more fauna-friendly
Urban backyards and places where people live have structures for human convenience and safety. But these structures may be inconvenient and unsafe for wildlife. Read these tips to make pools, fences and roadsides more fauna-friendly. Swimming pools Dangers to...
How to build a nest box
5 May 2020 There are estimated to be around 400 species of Australian fauna that use tree hollows. Sadly, natural tree hollows are declining due to the pressures of urbanisation and land clearing. You can provide a supplementary hollow and help protect wildlife...
How to build a frog hotel
24 April 2020 There are 132 frog species listed as occurring in Queensland ‒ more than any other Australian state! However, frog habitat is declining due to the pressures of urbanisation and land clearing (among others)[i]; and more than 30 Queensland frog...