Category: Central Australia
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Friendship and the love of birds…
Author Dorothy L. â—¦ Friendship can occur from mutual interests… One of those interests is the love of birds and maybe one in particular… On meeting Noriko in Alice Springs, she wanted to know where the best place was to… Continue reading
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Moloch horridus… my Thorny Devil
Author Koh Lin â—¦ Central Australia is home to many interesting creatures… including the amazing looking Thorny Devil (classified as Reptilia). Despite its strange appearance and latin name “Moloch horridus“, many people find the Thorny Devil adorable… Historically, Moloch was… Continue reading
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Observation container
Author Koh Lin â—¦ I have a very hands-on approach when photographing the world around me… especially when I am at home. My house has a verandah and is surrounded by a garden, bird baths, fish pond and plenty of… Continue reading
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Treasures in the bower…
Author Koh Lin â—¦ It has been well over a decade now… and the treasures in the bower continue… Some are refreshed, others replaced, and new items delight us. Maybe sometime soon… I should offer a gift to the Western Bower Bird… Continue reading
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Alice Springs Insects
Author Koh Lin â—¦ Alice Springs is more than a home to people, it is also home to a wonderful group of insects… and as interests in them grow, there are some amazing resources for people to get involved with… Continue reading
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Keeping an eye on you…
Author Koh Lin â—¦ It is all in the eyes… and keeping an eye on you… in Alice Springs. Check out the following for more information on the listed fauna found in Alice Springs: DONATIONS We at Ausemade are passionate about the… Continue reading
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Frogs in Alice Springs
Author Koh Lin â—¦ Who would have thought that Alice Springs in Central Australia could be home to frogs… Sometimes I would hear the frogs in the local parks and gardens, and have even been lucky to see them at our home… Continue reading
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Honey bee…
Author Koh Lin â—¦ The common little Honey Bee (Apis mellifera) are often seen flitting from flower to flower, doing their job collecting pollen and supping on the nectar. They are a joy to watch and photograph as they go… Continue reading
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I thought it was dead
Author Koh Lin â—¦ When I saw it in the water, I though it was dead! It was a small black looking insect floating in the swimming pool, approximately 7 mm in length. When I fished it out of the water, it… Continue reading
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Look at me… the Caper White
Author Koh Lin â—¦ Among the many butterflies that catch my attention, is the Caper White Butterfly, Belenois java (found in Australia, Indonesia, and Melanesia) and the sub-species Belenois java teutonia (found in Australia). Often seen solo or in groups, they can be sighted… Continue reading
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some of my favourite ausemade photos
Author Koh Lin â—¦ It can be really hard to pick your favourite photo, especially when there are more than 38,000 images to choose from… so maybe I should say… “a selection of some of my favourite ausemade photos“ To… Continue reading
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Alice Springs Beanie Festival 2025
2025 Sporting Headgear The launch of the 29th Anniversary celebrations of the 2025 Alice Springs Beanie Festival, was buzzing with excitement, starting with a sneak preview of the exhibition beanies for guests and sponsors… With the festival on all this… Continue reading