While we hope it is not an omen for the footy season to come, the Kangaroos are out in numbers this season. Here are some that Jenny saw in Fussell Street. Please send us your wildlife pics and where you saw them to us at info@ballarateast.net
Amy, just 9 years old, spotted this family of four Tawny Frogmouth’s in Richards St on Saturday November 16th. They were so well camouflaged and very high up!
There have been a few reports of a koala in Scentbark Lane over the last couple of weeks. This photo was snapped Thursday November 14th. Koala sightings and photos can be logged on the Australian Koala Foundation website. https://www.savethekoala.com/ It would be great to get some more sightings documented. Or if you wish, just send […]
Here is an image of a Koala in the South part of Sparrow Ground taken by a resident in Canadian Springs Drive. The tree is situated next to the fire break at the rear of the homes. We love to share images of the wonderful wildlife out here in the East, by sharing it we […]
This from a resident who was working in the garden. “We had to stop work as we noticed a pair of Pardalotes digging a nest in his pile of soil. I snapped this photo this morning of the male Spotted Pardalote sitting at the door of the nest. These birds are not much bigger than […]
We love to show off the best of the East, please keep sending your pictures in of anything that shows off what you love about the East (send to info@ballarateast.net) These images are from a local who says: “Not the best photos – would rather look at the real thing anyway! Crimson Rosella in the […]
Thanks to eagle-eyed residents for sending in these pics… Kangas seems to be wondering where their homes are going… So close to the city, but still so rural. It’s what we love about the East. How lucky we are to have our wildlife visit, lets protect their habitat, plan our development so we can protect […]
We love your wildlife pics, please send your sightings in… this one is from Diane. We quite often get Crimson Rosella’s in the garden in Fussell St but this morning we had the less common Eastern Rosella. As the name indicates, this bird is at home in our part of Australia – Victoria and only […]
Dear Be Net, I spotted this little Echidna in Brown Hill while taking a (rare) bike ride. Must get out on the bike more often. Cheers Colleen
Some fabulous images are starting to come in from people on their walks around our beautiful area, this is what we are here to protect. This little echinda was discovered wandering on the corner of Fussell and Spencer