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  • It sucks to be invisible…

    It sucks to be invisible…

    Author Koh Lin ◦ When you think you are being overlooked, it can feel like you are invisible… and depending on circumstance, it sucks to be invisible… but if you are a bug or insect, it pays to be invisible,… Continue reading

  • 2B or not 2B… my favourite Bee

    2B or not 2B… my favourite Bee

    Author Koh Lin ◦ Since I have been observing the world around me, from rescuing insects from the swimming pool and dog drink bowl, to moving insects off the footpaths and those trying to cross the roads, my observation skills… Continue reading

  • That’s not cricket…

    That’s not cricket…

    Author Koh Lin ◦ My Orthopteroid journey… from Cricket to Toadhopper. The common names of crickets, grasshoppers, locusts and toadhopper describe a range of species (among others) in the order Orthoptera. Most of us would have grown up aware of… Continue reading

  • Our eight legged family…

    Our eight legged family…

    Author Greg Sully ◦ Ya came into our lives in early October 2019. This was shortly after Ro had passed away on the 28 Septemer 2019. My partner said that Pup needed a new companion, that would help her through… Continue reading

  • Reflection…

    Reflection…

    Author Koh Lin ◦  In the metaphorical sense, reflection is similar to contemplation… both allude to and allow for deep and introspective insight… and when you look at something that facilitates it… such as a reflected surface or some prose… who knows… Continue reading

  • Australian Landscape Artworks

    Australian Landscape Artworks

    Author Koh Lin ◦  The magnificent landscape to be found across Central Australia is captured in many paintings by European artists and Aboriginal artists (among whom include the renowned Albert Namatjira). The naturalistic style artworks were painted on a variety of mediums,… Continue reading

  • Shrimps on the claypans… Slugs in the garden

    Shrimps on the claypans… Slugs in the garden

    Author Koh Lin ◦  If you were around in the 80’s to 90’s, you are likely to remember the “Shrimp on the barbie” promotion starring Paul Hogan. The actual slogan of the advertisement by the Australian Tourism Commission was “Come and say… Continue reading

  • more of my favourite photos…

    more of my favourite photos…

    Author Koh Lin ◦ This is part two of my series “some of my favourite photos…“ It is an amazing thing to ponder, that over the years your trusty mobile phone can take so many photos. Of course, the advantage… Continue reading

  • Happy Mother’s Day

    Happy Mother’s Day

    Author Koh Lin ◦  Mother’s Day is a special time of the year… dedicated to honor mothers, motherhood, and the profound influence mothers have in our lives. Ausemade present some of the mothers in nature… Check out our blog: a face a… Continue reading

  • Arkys

    Arkys

    Author Koh Lin ◦  There is something about Arkys… that make this group of spiders interesting. Some of them are bizarre in appearance, and others not all that endearing. There are those that look alien, whilst others appear disguised as bird shit…… Continue reading

  • Emu

    Emu

    Author Koh Lin ◦  An iconic Australian bird, that can be quite inquisitive. I remember seeing them following our four-wheel drive along a country path, before they ventured off. Another time, in a desert park, they came to the fenceline where we… Continue reading

  • Friendship and the love of birds…

    Friendship and the love of birds…

    Author Dorothy L. ◦ 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