Peter the Possum & Bird Man - Brisbane

15/08/2026

🐾 Learn about South East Queensland’s threatened gliders

📅 Tuesday 25 August 2026, 7:00pm
📍 Holland Park Library

Join Josh Bowell, Project Officer with the Queensland Glider Network and co-founder of the Yellow-bellied Glider Project, for a presentation on yellow-bellied gliders, greater gliders and the work being done to better understand and protect them.

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1997397196784

Yellow-bellied gliders and greater gliders are threatened native marsupials that rely on mature eucalypt forests for shelter, feeding and movement.

The presentation will be followed by B4C’s Catchment Meeting.

This event is funded by Do-Op Shop, a non-religious charity that directs funds back into local community projects, including environmental and community initiatives delivered by B4C.

14/08/2026

🦋 A beautiful Brisbane butterfly — the Fuscous Swallowtail 🌿

Have you ever spotted one of these graceful butterflies fluttering through your garden?

The Fuscous Swallowtail is a stunning native butterfly found across parts of eastern Australia, including Brisbane. With its dark wings, delicate markings, and elegant flight, it is a wonderful reminder of the incredible wildlife that can visit even our own backyards.

Like many butterflies, they rely on suitable native plants for survival — not only for nectar as adults, but also as food plants for their caterpillars.

By planting a diverse range of plants and avoiding unnecessary pesticide use, we can help create gardens that support butterflies, birds, and other native wildlife. 🌺

Keep an eye out next time you’re outside — you never know what beautiful visitor might stop by!


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13/08/2026

🐝🌿 Bring native Australian stingless bees into your backyard!

Ever thought about keeping your own little colony of Australian native stingless bees?

Our stingless bee hives are a wonderful addition to the garden — fascinating to watch, great for pollination and completely stingless, making them a lovely choice for families and backyard gardens.

🌼 Help pollinate your fruit, vegetables and flowering plants
🐝 Fascinating little creatures to watch
🏡 Perfect for the backyard
🇦🇺 A wonderful way to support our native wildlife
❤️ No stings!

We have healthy, established stingless bee colonies available in purpose-built hives.

They make a fantastic gift for nature lovers, gardeners or anyone interested in keeping something a little different at home.

📩 Interested in getting your own stingless bee hive?
Send us a message for availability and pricing.

13/08/2026

🌺 Native Pink Hibiscus: Shelter and Colour for Wildlife 🌺
The Native Pink Hibiscus (Hibiscus splendens) brings bold colour while quietly supporting wildlife.
Its large flowers attract bees and insects, while the plant’s thick, shrubby structure provides excellent cover for small birds and reptiles.
This combination of food and shelter makes it especially valuable in coastal and open environments, where protection can be limited.
🌿 Beauty that protects.

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12/08/2026

Species of the Week – Ulysses Butterfly (Papilio ulysses) 🦋

Pretty sure this stunner was the real-life muse for the 🦋 emoji!

Meet the Ulysses Butterfly (Papilio ulysses), also known as the Blue Mountain Swallowtail.

Native to Australia, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands, this rainforest beauty boasts a massive wingspan of up to 14 cm.

Their striking blue colour is thanks to microscopic wing scales that create an effect known as structural colouration.

The underside of its wings is a dull, muted brown but the moment it folds its wings, it completely disappears into the foliage like a dead leaf 🍂

"What I find remarkable about this species is how it manages to be both conspicuous and invisible; that flash of electric blue attracts mates in the forest canopy, but the moment it lands and folds its wings, it vanishes completely to hide from predators".

- Giovanni Ramon Cabrera, Collection Manager, Entomology at the Australian Museum

📷: puyalroyo/Shutterstock

12/08/2026

12/08/2026

🦜 A friendly visitor with a colourful personality! 💚💙

There is never a dull moment when a King Parrot decides to drop by!

These stunning native parrots are a beautiful sight around Brisbane and southeast Queensland, with their vibrant colours and gentle nature making them a favourite among bird lovers.

King Parrots are often seen visiting gardens, balconies, and outdoor areas in search of food, water, or simply a safe place to perch and observe the world around them.

If you’re lucky enough to have one visit, enjoy the moment and remember that offering natural food sources through native plants is the best way to support our local birds.

A balcony visit from a King Parrot is certainly a special wildlife encounter! 🌿

Have you ever had one of these beautiful birds stop by your home?


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11/08/2026

🦜💨 A kookaburra in a hurry!

We often think of kookaburras sitting quietly on a branch, watching the world go by — but they can be surprisingly quick when they need to be!

These iconic Australian birds are skilled hunters, using their sharp eyesight to spot prey before swooping down with impressive speed and accuracy. Their diet includes insects, reptiles, frogs, and even small animals.

That famous laugh may make them seem relaxed, but behind those cheeky calls is a clever and capable predator perfectly adapted to life in the Australian bush. 🌿

Have you ever watched a kookaburra make a lightning-fast dive?


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10/08/2026

10/08/2026

It's not always a possum running across your roof 🐨🐨🐨 one of today's adventurous souls who needed a helping hand 🙏

🐨 Please report your koala sightings
🕑 24/7 koala rescue
📍 Covering the Moreton Bay region
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