Wild BNE

Photo by Trina McLellan; For more of Trina's photography and environmental work, visit Nature Watch - Albany Creek . After 48 hours of torrential rain, I was relieved to be woken by sunlight last Sunday morning, the day of a Wild BNE meet-up that I had been planning for weeks! Seven dedicated wildlife fans came out to join me at North Lakes, where we explored a small lagoon and an adjacent environmental park for an hour-and-a-half.

Dragonflies like the chalky percher  (Diplacodes trivialis)  abound at this location.  Thanks to Narelle Power for the ID. Wombat berry (Eustrephus latifolius). One thing I really believe in when it comes to wildlife and nature is that it isn’t necessary to jump in the car and drive somewhere remote and pristine to connect with it. Some really beautiful and fascinating animals and plants live right here in the suburbs with us, and for this year’s first Wild BNE meet-up, I’m going to host a walk in one of these places: North Lakes!