The red sands of the Gascoyne prove reptile rich while visting two Gascoyne highlights. Welcoming Wooramel and Mighty Mundatharrda......
Category: Banksias
Bruny Island to Mount Field
Tasmanian Mammals never fail to impress. The Island state proves once again to be one of the best mammal sites in Australia. Eastern Quolls morphs both Fawn and Black, Golden Possums and White Wallabies all wrapped up in world class scenery. Welcome to the bottom of the world......
Tasmania’s South Coast Track
An account of a six day hike on Tasmania's remote South Coast Track. Stunning Mountain Ranges, Beautiful Beach Walks, Wild Forests and plenty of mud!!!!
Banksias of Perth and the Northern Sandplains
The final blog in the West Australian Banksia series. Part 4 includes a look at the local Perth Banksias, visits to impressive Lesueur and Kalbarri National Parks before a final haul upto WA's Northwest to find an outlier subspecies on the beautiful Coral Coast
Banksias of the Wild South Coast.
The third post in a series of four examines the Banksias of the Wild South Coast of WA. The locations visited include Cheynes Beach, Fitzgerald River National Park and the Esperance Region. The Banksias of this region are truly remarkable with a particular favourite being of course the Possum Banksia
Banksias of the true Southwest – The Cool, Damp Corner.
The second in a four part series looking at Western Australian Banksias. In part two the true Southwestern species are examined from the diminutive Banksia meisneri through to the prolific and mighty Bull Banksia
The Semi-arid Adapted Banksias of inland WA
The first in a four part series looking at Western Australian Banksias. Part one looks at the hardy inland species of the Goldfields and includes some cool reptiles and a day of wild weather.
Marsupial Magic at Perup.
An account of the resident marsupials of Tone-Perup Nature Reserve in the Southwest of Australia during the baking hot Summer of 2022. Highlights include a Numbat and numerous Western Quolls.
Carpet Python and Banksias – Oct 2021.
Exploring Western Australia's Great Southern Region for Rare Banksias results in an encounter with a Carpet Python and a host of other great reptiles.
Australian Lizards – Herping the Thorny Devil
A drive into the wide open spaces of Western Australia turns up a Thorny Devil hotspot and other cool reptile species.









