21 Apr 2018

The Rainforest Birds of Gondwana

posted in: Letter from Beechmont, Wildlife illustration | 13

Here are the rainforest birds of Gondwana – starting with the top of the tree canopy, and ending with the forest floor: The call of the Pied Currawong echoes through the forest, loud musical wails and ringing notes, from way … Read More
15 Feb 2018

A bird lesson, a velvet worm, and a furry friend in the shed

posted in: Events, Letter from Beechmont, Nature journaling | 8

This place where I live has a million stories, maybe more. Everyday I glimpse another fragment of plot, perhaps meet another character. Last Sunday a Lewin’s honeyeater gave me a cook’s tour of her larder (the genders of this species … Read More