Caring for Christmas Island’s birds
One of the jobs at my ranger’s house is to care for any orphaned birds that are brought in to the park. For these guys it’s just a fact that […]
Tag Archives: Australian native animals
Spring arrives early in Uluru
Spring has arrived early at Uluru and many small mammals and reptiles are emerging from their hibernation after a cold winter. In preparation for burning and feral control, our fauna […]
Going walkabout
Booderee National Park is one of New South Wales’ most outstanding landscapes and a hotspot for biodiversity so it’s no surprise staff have sighted some special residents. Booderee Botanic Gardens curator Bernie […]
Autumn garden is alive with colour
The Australian National Botanic Gardens is alive with colour as autumn approaches. It’s a great time to visit and experience the beauty and atmosphere of the nation’s Gardens […]
Further boobook studies focus on genetics
This summer has been a very rewarding season for park staff as we’ve seen the first recorded breeding of boobook owls in three years. We are now monitoring a family […]
Annual red crab migration begins
We’re so excited – the annual red crab migration has begun on Christmas Island with millions of the creatures making their way from the forest to the coast. The arduous process […]
