tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post6387340160129183472..comments2024-03-01T01:04:17.459+10:00Comments on Wild BNE: Suburb Guide: HollywellChristian Perrinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-84426956776750376182015-07-23T16:59:30.837+10:002015-07-23T16:59:30.837+10:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.cpricelandscapeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10681385564581572446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-25306855447813678282015-07-07T19:56:56.436+10:002015-07-07T19:56:56.436+10:00Thanks for your insider knowledge of the suburb, J...Thanks for your insider knowledge of the suburb, Judy, much appreciated! It's crazy how much difference a few landscaping changes can make to the local wildlife, and such a shame that the choices being carried out in these parks adversely affects the birdlife. God bless that wonderful Conservation Park around the corner, but it would be ideal if it wasn't such an 'island'.<br /><br />I write for a magazine produced by a Gold Coast based environmental organisation named Gecko and plan on writing a future article on Pine Ridge. If you'd be interested in offering a local perspective on the park and the surrounding area, including the wildlife, please let me know! I can be reached at christiancperrin@gmail.com if you're interested :)Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-3842578406061885772015-07-06T22:36:54.203+10:002015-07-06T22:36:54.203+10:00Great Little Friarbird photo Christian. They used ...Great Little Friarbird photo Christian. They used to nest here in Marina Park but the Noisy Miners have driven them out. Back to your point of manicured lawns - this is why the Noisy Miners have totally colonised Poinsettia Park and Marina Park. About 14 years ago, Poinsettia Park had much undergrowth as that was then run by a community group. Now the park is constantly pruned to death and consequently the Noisy Miners thrive. They love areas with open trees and without levels of vegetation. In the past 4 years where there used to be Little Friarbirds, White-faced Herons and Willie Wagtails nesting in Marina Park, we now have Noisy Miners, and well, Noisy Miners. Fortunately, the Bush Stone-curlews are not bothered by these colonising birds.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13852788555737844061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-64695062491772637272015-04-26T22:07:44.912+10:002015-04-26T22:07:44.912+10:00Thanks Em, yes I was pleased with that Friarbird s...Thanks Em, yes I was pleased with that Friarbird shot, so thanks for appreciating it! <br /><br />Wasps fascinate / horrify me all at once, so to have a large colony around my dwellings would make me feel uneasy. Hope some Bee-eaters or something similar swoop in and sort it out for you! :)Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-49191779148607080122015-04-26T05:18:22.861+10:002015-04-26T05:18:22.861+10:00That Friarbird is exquisite Christian. As for the ...That Friarbird is exquisite Christian. As for the Paper Wasps....hmmm.....we discovered another beginning of a colony in OB's hut. It's the size of a golf ball at the moment but it will grow all too quickly if we don't do something quickly and I DON'T want to be killing a colony again. It was awful. Lovely post as ever! Em Parkinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04789754528697848623noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-80615965394636695742015-04-23T21:47:14.503+10:002015-04-23T21:47:14.503+10:00Thanks Eileen, glad you enjoyed it!Thanks Eileen, glad you enjoyed it!Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-37652303536667146652015-04-23T21:45:44.274+10:002015-04-23T21:45:44.274+10:00Cheers! At least you know now that the Gold Coast ...Cheers! At least you know now that the Gold Coast isn't just high rises and partying! :)Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-7706762499661063432015-04-23T21:21:45.816+10:002015-04-23T21:21:45.816+10:00Yes, I feel the same, and I think retaining the na...Yes, I feel the same, and I think retaining the natural habitat adds a lot of value to the suburb, both financially and in terms of lifestyle and wellbeing.Christian Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06835955663432829705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-39993421320395040622015-04-19T22:32:47.387+10:002015-04-19T22:32:47.387+10:00It is good to know some of these places are being ...It is good to know some of these places are being preserved for nature.. I love all the birds and the scenery. Great post and photos..eileeninmdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00070309645796725309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-82493452295379548352015-04-19T15:29:27.497+10:002015-04-19T15:29:27.497+10:00I'll probably never be up that way but I enjoy...I'll probably never be up that way but I enjoyed reading the review of the local flora and fauna. Nice work!Mosurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786494432479216149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6889401180961072004.post-24840801319267738482015-04-19T09:21:42.720+10:002015-04-19T09:21:42.720+10:00i am always glad when some areas are saved for mor...i am always glad when some areas are saved for more natural habitat than all just turned into suburban homes and neighborhoods. hoping both can exist there.TexWisGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13641962051044162710noreply@blogger.com