Describing life in one small patch of dry sclerophyll forest:
the plants, the insects, the birds and other animals …
and their myriad interactions.

Paul Whitington & Kerri-Lee Harris

current projects

Increasingly, we are each specialising in the identification of select insect groups.
Here’s a sample of what is currently focusing our minds.

Here’s a little more about what we do, and why.

 events & stories

Since 2011 we have been studying life in our home forest, and recording our discoveries on this website for nearly a decade. Biology, ecology – with a bit of taxonomy to help sort out who’s who.
Read our top picks, or browse the entire collection.

seasonal galleries

Nothing showcases the biodiversity of the forest better than a photo essay.

fire & recovery

The 2019-2020 bushfire that swept through the area was a pivotal moment in the recent ecological history of the forest. This selection of blog posts serves as a record.
It is a reminder of nature’s resilience – when given the chance.