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Thanks Jan!

Thanks Jan!

On the weekend we were saved from a potential fire by the swift action of neighbour Jan Palethorpe. When passing the Chewton Cemetery she saw smoke. On checking she found it to be a smouldering log. One which could have very easily caused a fire. She phoned 000 and they were on to it immediately […]


The wild life around here is not so wild

The wild life around here is not so wild

So Jeremy and I were sitting there at the end of a warm day having a quiet ale when one of the locals drooped in for a drink. The level in the bowl was low so I thought – I’ll just top it up. Never did I think the echidna would lap the water as I […]


Cormorants and a Heron

Cormorants and a Heron

A big surprise for Glen when he found three Cormorants and a Heron watching over his dam A slightly closer shot after one cormorant had left the party


A micro bat being fed by a trained person. Do not try this at home…..

DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME - THE BAT WILL SUFFER (AND SO MAY YOU)

Check it out on YouTube


Kennedy’s Lane Reserve

Kennedy’s Lane Reserve

Near the old Calder Highway, as you leave the bushlands, you pass the last reserve which once produced firewood for the the DSE. A swampy wildflower rich and extraordinary area, wear your boots and bring mosquito repellent! Go to this Facebook page.


Bob the Brown Snake and friend

Bob the Brown Snake and friend

For a geezer at Glen’s neighbourly snake go to his YouTube video.


Who was watching who?

Who was watching who?

Wildflowers 2012

Check out Antoinette’s Facebook collection of Wildflower photos.


Echidna drinking past bedtime

Echidna drinking past bedtime

Video on YouTube of an Echidna having a drink of water during the night.


Black Wallaby

Everything set in default state for post

Here is why the Cherry Ballart (Exocarpos cupressiformis) trees look so tidy.