Call me Parrot Bush Parrot Bush (Banksia sessilis) is a prickly upright shrub or small tree that typically grows from five to eight metres in height. It occurs naturally in the southwest of Western Australia from Kalbarri in the north,…
Maar-keyen bonarA Poem about the six Seasons
Maar-keyen bonar Birak It starts with a thirst that feels unquenchable. The drought that sits at the back of our throats waiting for us to dissolve. The season of fire eats away at us, slowly working its way from our…
How To Nurture Your Love For The Wetlands During The Coronavirus Crisis
In the last few months we’ve witnessed incredible change – after mankind retreated indoors as the threat of coronavirus grew, we’ve drastically reduced our carbon footprint and given our planet some respite by stalling industrial activity. Although it has all…
The Six Seasons Of The Nyungar Calendar
How easy would it be to follow the standard calendar – of summer, autumn, winter and spring? But looking at the unique seasonal patterns and weather cycles in Western Australia and Perth, we know that it wouldn’t quite fit! The…
The Journey Of Native Seedlings Beginning At Our SPAs
With inputs from Angela S., hobby botanist, database lead and volunteer at the Wetlands Centre. The thriving native plant life is what makes our wetlands places of immense beauty and wonder. Their roots nourish the land and help with nutrient…
All About A Backyard Frog Pond
The cacophonous and often noisy sounds of our Aussie amphibians – from the revving of the motorbike frogs to the strum of the banjo frogs and the grumpy wails of the moaning frogs, make our wetlands come alive! Little do…
Benedict von Bibra And The Story Of Bibra Lake
Looking at Bibra Lake so full and brimming as we approach the end of winter, it immediately fills us with a sense of peace and tranquillity. The splendid birdlife, the abundant wildlife, the gentle sway of the rushes and the…
Welcome to “Narma Kullarck” Boardwalk & Bird Hide
The first thing everyone experiences as they enter the floating boardwalk after the winter rain is that sensation of walking on water – feeling the gentle swell and sway of the wetlands lapping around the boardwalk. And they carry this…
Migratory Waterbirds: Bidding Au Revoir To The International Frequent Fliers
The wetlands around us are flush with islands of congregating waterbirds, many of which are visitors only passing through. We see 36 species of birds each year including plovers, sandpipers, stints, curlews and snipes. An additional 16 species visit us…
Meet Our Emblematic Native Flower Kangaroo Paw
The iconic Kangaroo Paw with its vivacious, bright and almost iridescent flower shines through the native foliage. It is a lively presence here where much else is muted. The Kangaroo Paw calls Western Australia home and is endemic to this…