duck – Paperbark Writer

7 Mar 2021

Beechmont Nature Journal, February 2021

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He waits on the bright green grass, alone. As I approach, he walks quickly away (wood ducks don’t waddle). Dark head held high, a cautious eye looking back, watching my every step. I walk by, and he settles back down … Read More

19 Aug 2016

Drawing on Queensland’s present to recreate New Zealand’s past

posted in: Tales of science, Wildlife illustration | 4

This story starts and ends with a duck. It also includes volcanoes, subtropical rainforest, an idyllic lake and a team of dedicated scientists. But let’s begin with the duck. I met the duck in Germany, in 2008. The lovely … Read More

27 Jun 2015

Animals at the Ekka, 2014

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The first showbag at the very first Ekka was a bag of coal. That was in 1876, and some things still haven’t changed. But let me explain to non-Queenslanders: the ‘Ekka’ is what locals call the Royal Queensland Show, the … Read More