Photo 1 - my first attempt at #DirectSeeding using some of the seeds I collected from the bush (#FieldWork with #IndigenousRangers) over the past 3 months. Mixture of about 10 #NativeSpecies. Photo 2 - saplings I planted a month ago, growing strong #revegetation #LandForWildlife #restoration

The first 20 trees are officially in the ground at our bush block, including this Tallerack (Eucalyptus pleurocarpa). This species is endemic to the southwest of #WesternAustralia: its distribution marks the boundary of the Wudjari people and is the namesake of the Tjaljtraak Ranger program (where I work) #revegetation #LandForWildlife

(OK, so this post - 4/4 - is the er...um....climax.)

The Little pygmy-possum had found his pal again (I'd seen this 2nd one scoot off when I originally sighted them).

They were now both on top of the mound of slashed Cutting Grass, clearly making themselves right at home on our #LandForWildlife property. They were into the business of making MORE Little pygmy-possums!!!

I went back to the house to fetch my camera and they were STILL at it when I returned. #WildOz #Tasmania

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I placed the Little pygmy-possum back onto the stump of Cutting Grass where I'd initially seen him, and I gathered some good sized pieces of bark to cover him, and provide for the a bit of protection from predators - particularly from Kookaburras, which are an introduced species to Tasmania and cause quite a few problems for some of our other #wildlife.

I went on with my day and the Little pygmy-possum got on with his.

At the end of the day, I made my way to the vegetable garden to check the rain gauge, and took a look at the remains of the old stand of Cutting Grass as I passed.

Well. I. Never.

#WildOz #LandForWildlife #Tasmania

The Little pygmy-possum came onto my shoe and then started climbing the leg of my jeans! A strong, steady climb - maybe he mistook me for a tree? By the time he'd got above my knee and within reach of my hand, I felt confident I could safely scoop him up. I gently load him into my cupped hand and he just sat there calmly in my palm while I cupped my other hand above him to prevent premature escape.

He was SO light in weight - I felt I was holding nothing - or maybe a few feathers. But it wasn't nothing, it was an adorable Little pygmy-possum. #WildOz #LandForWildlife #Tasmania #possum

I had a delightful encounter with a couple of Tasmanian/Little pygmy-possums in my garden yesterday. 'Pygmy' suggests they're small #possums. 'Little pygmy' - well, that's one tiny possum! I read that they're the smallest possum in the WORLD!
The post he's on is 12cm diameter. Makes his head & body about 5cm, excluding tail. #WildOz #LandForWildlife #Tasmania

I decided to help him off the gate post as I really wanted to get through the gate into my vegetable patch. Gathered him up onto a good sized piece of bark and attempted to put him down on the stump of the Cutting Grass, where I'd first seen him.

But he had other ideas.......

Reposting #Introduction on new server.

I live on a #LandForWildlife property in #Lilydale in the north of #Tasmania, #Australia. I am documenting its amazing #biodiversity by recording on my website (mainly with photos) every species that live here. You can see the #animals, #plants, #fungi and more at https://www.tasforest.com/ and some on #iNaturalist.

I mainly post photos of #marsupials #birds #insects #lichens #mosses and #fungi with occasional freshwater and burrowing #crayfish

Yesterday was spent with the Traltjraak #IndigenousRangers amongst the beautiful salmon gums (Eucalyptus salmonophloia) collecting 2kg of seed from native trees as part of a large-scale #ZeroCarbon #revegetation project to restore paddocks to bush land. Exhausted but also rejuvenated 💙🌳 (📸 of native Eremophila) #CaringForCountry #LandForWildlife

#Bird Nerds and #BirdTooters! Here is the latest #podcast from The Bird Emergency, a bonus episode of the #livestream recorded yesterday with Gregory Andrews, Australia's first Threatened Species Commissioner, and now managing land for wildlife at his property, Wombat Ridge. #wildoz #landforwildlife 3biodiversity https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/thebirdemergency/Bonus_-_Monday_with_Grant_-_Gregory_Andrews.mp3

#livestream today with a really great guest, Gregory Andrews, who was Australia’s first Threatened Species Commissioner That’s in about 2 hours from now - midday Aust Eastern Daylight Time. All the links at https://TheBirdEmergency.com/live #birds #wildoz #landforwildlife #threatenedspecies #biodiversity #conservationpolicy

#CaneToads are an invasive species in Australia. We take them out of the environment on a regular basis. They are ethically and humanely euthanised. Their bodies go to create a bait to remove their toadpoles from watersources.
Last nights adventure included a male Koala bellowing, Boobook Owl, geckos, FrogID recordings and frog sightings and about 90 Toads removed. Count for this property is now about 450. #biodiversity #landforwildlife

#Introduction time.

I live on a #LandForWildlife property in #Lilydale in the north of #Tasmania, #Australia. I am documenting its amazing #biodiversity by recording on my website (mainly with photos) every species that live here. You can see the #animals, #plants, #fungi and more at https://www.tasforest.com/ and some on #iNaturalist.

My previous life was in IT & I haven't quite let go. As well as building the website I have some kickass #Excel spreadsheets and #macros to keep me entertained.

Must be time for an #introduction since I’ve been here for a few days now.

I live in #Tasmania , the small island state south of mainland #australia - I came here for a cooler #climate, a quieter lifestyle, and to enjoy this unique #environment . I am interested in #wildlife #birds #cameratrapping #sustainability #renewables #climatechange #auspol #politas #weaving #knitting #textiles #dogs #dogsofmastodon and more.

Am originally from the UK, with a tech career background in land surveying, radar, computing and such. MBE at age 29, which has sat in a drawer ever since! A stint as a lecturer before moving to Victoria AU. After working a few yrs in integration, Dept of Ed, health issues led me to establishing own business as knitwear designer/specialist yarn retailer, which remained a joy and success until retirement.

I tend mostly to stay close to home these days, with challenges of #MS and other chronic health conditions, but I’m more than happy immersed in all that our #LandForWildlife property offers.

Great to be here - things are looking really good!