Every year in June/July the Lilly-pillies (Syzygium smithii) are producing round fruits in shades of white and pink. They are attracting many birds, especially large numbers of Satin Bowerbirds, which are joined by Spotted Catbirds, the odd juvenile Golden Bowerbird

After several years, the Symplocos trees are finally fruiting well again, and are attracting a number of birds. Most Superb Fruit-doves seem to be nesting, so it is mainly the females, who are coming to feed during the day. The

Every spring numerous drongos arrive to breed here. They are very vocal, with a variety of calls. When they are excited, they also raise their ear tufts. The riflebirds have finished displaying and are now moulting, looking like a creature

Scott Ritchie, an enthusiastic birder and photographer, and a regular guest at our place, wrote this very informative article for the Birdlife North Queensland magazine. As his wonderful images were taken here, I asked for his permission to use it

Many of our guests are keen photographers and have very good equipment. Here are a few recent images. Steve McLean got all three of our robin species:   and Mrs and Mr Satin Bowerbird:   The riflebirds are displaying, despite

Several orchid species are flowering at the moment: Middle Mum is a very good mother, all her joeys seem to survive. She has another one in the pouch (yesterday a tiny, naked head poked out), but she still lets her