Australian nature meets science and art. By Paula Peeters
Did you know there’s a delightful little gallery at Miles, in the Western Downs of Queensland? It’s called Dogwood Crossing and it will soon be hosting the wonderful Bimblebox 153 Birds art exhibition. I’ll be leading a special Nature Journaling … Read More
A few weeks ago I started a daily drawing practice. Although I didn’t realise it at the time. I just happened upon a pair of peregrine falcons mating, and you don’t see that every day. I thought – wow! I … Read More
Australia has an enormous variety of little brown birds. Some of these are scrubwrens, of the genus Sericornis (The name ‘Sericornis’ refers to the soft, silky plumage of these birds). Three species of Sericornis live in the forests of Lamington … Read More
This colour-in page features some small birds that hang out in the rainforest where I live. Plus a cuckoo waiting to lay its eggs in their nest when it gets a chance. The plant is Neolitsea dealbata, also called ‘Doe’s … Read More
Looking for a cute, inexpensive, nature-inspired, Australian-made gift that’s also easy to send by post? Well I’m very pleased to offer you these two new Australian bird fridge magnets: the Splendid Fairy-wren and the Red-capped robin. Designed by me, and … Read More