by Paula Peeters | Apr 20, 2019 | Nature journaling, Tales of science
“Have they been planted here?” the lady asked. I thought it was an odd question, but then I realized she was thinking of the sort of figs that you eat. We were standing on the edge of the rainforest, at Mary Cairncross Reserve. The strangler figs were...
by Paula Peeters | Mar 17, 2019 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
Well this week has been a weird rollercoaster ride. But I still managed to squeeze in some nature journaling, up at the lovely Binna Burra. A mystery plant, a bird list, and a view into the forest. All completed while being filmed for TV! Yes, you read that correctly....
by Paula Peeters | Mar 10, 2019 | Beechmont Nature Journal, Nature journaling
After the rains, come the fungi. In the rainforest, tiny mushroom caps peep from the leaf-litter in shades of red, white, grey and brown. Others stand tall by the track, watching the booted feet tramp by. Crouch down and look closely to sketch a tiny mushroom, and you...
by Paula Peeters | Feb 11, 2019 | Nature in Art, Nature journaling, Wildlife illustration
Thank you to everyone who entered the ‘name the species on the ESA 2018 bag design’ competition. Many high-quality entries were received, and I was most impressed with the species ID skills of the entrants. Special mentions go to: Eve Hayden and Gregg Muller for...
by Paula Peeters | Apr 21, 2018 | Letter from Beechmont, Projects, Wildlife illustration
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 up on high. A swish of black-and-white...
