by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
Also known as the Symmomus Rush-skipper, this fast flying butterfly is common in local bushland, often landing and resting in the characteristic skipper manner (but sometimes with closed wings). This is one of the largest skippers (wingspan 42–46 mm), with females...
by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
This widely cultivated large shrub or small tree is found naturally in rainforests in Queensland and NSW. The opposite leaves are strongly lemon scented when crushed, making it a very popular bush food plant. The leaves can be steeped in boiling water to make a...
by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local flora
Also known as the Beetroot Tree because of the brilliant red colour of the new growth, this spreading canopy tree is found in the rainforests of south-east Queensland and northern NSW. The flanged trunk is covered in smooth grey bark. The alternate glossy leaves have...
by Admin | Apr 8, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
Also known as the Snake-necked Turtle, this very common species spends most of its life in fresh water, and is most often seen crossing local roads after rain in search of new waterholes or nesting sites. The carapace (upper ‘shell’) is dark brown or black and up to...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
The wonderful common name for this large (~75 mm) rotund frog is derived from its resonant call: a loud ‘bonk … bonk … bonk’, usually made following rain from October to May while concealed by water in dams or ditches, or from holes in a bank. It is also...
by Admin | Feb 19, 2018 | Education Articles, Samford’s local fauna
The Samford district is one of the few places in South-East Queensland east of the great Dividing Ranges where you can see this charismatic bird. Sadly, the population seems to be in decline, but the cause in uncertain: possibly a combination of habitat clearance and...
