Backyard Wildlife

WHAT a cool Autumn we’ve just come through, be interesting to see whether winter is even cooler, or if we’re in for a warm winter as predicted. But still it’s that time of year when its great to find a patch of sun protected from the southerlies and bask in its warmth. So too for the wildlife. The snakes and lizards will be slowing down and less likely to be seen (sigh of relief for those who suffer from Ophidiophobia – fear of snakes). Migratory birds have already headed north to warmer climes and mammals of various sizes have put on their woollier coats to help keep away the winter chills.

Those of you who have some sympathies for our local wildlife may be inclined to put out regular food for that shivering Kookaburra or the clever Magpie or that cute Rainbow Lorikeet. However, one of the best ways to make sure our wildlife are set for winter, is to ensure there’s plenty of habitat and natural food available for them. We can do this by planting a broad range of native plants in our gardens to ensure a broad diversity of habitat, shelter & food.

with Spencer Shaw

FOREST HEART Eco-Nursery

naturally mulched bits of our garden, now provide great habitat for the return of the larger rainforest snails, such as Frasers Banded Snail. In turn this week also saw the arrival of Noisy Pitta in our garden, who love eating these snails!

In such a short period of time nature, with a little help from us, has created great abundance to be shared. There’s never been a better time to plant native trees, shrubs, vines, grasses and herbs so that we and the wildlife can all share in natures abundance. Rewild your garden now and enjoy the company of the amazing natural biodiversity that this

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It’s not just the living plants themselves that provide food, but the leaves and twigs they shed that cover, protect and feed the soil and the complex and diverse lifeforms found within it. For example, the wild, shady and