FauNature

07/05/2026

A skilful relocation from an air conditioning unit to a custom-made hollow, carried out by a skilled arborist from Master Tree Care Pty Ltd

The nest of a pair of Striated Pardalotes was carefully relocated to a new, safe nesting site. With close monitoring, the parent birds returned within 2 hours and resumed caring for their nest, continuing to attend to 2 eggs and 2 chicks.

During the height of summer, the homeowners were concerned for the safety of the nesting birds and, with great kindness and consideration for the wildlife sharing their home, chose not to use their air conditioner until a safe solution could be found.

A great outcome for both wildlife and people, ensuring the nest could remain protected in a more suitable natural home.

05/05/2026

Brushtail possum reclaiming a wildlife box that was previously occupied by a bee colony and has since been abandoned.

The spread of varroa mites will have a significant impact on feral bee populations, which may also lead to increased availability of hollow spaces for native, hollow-dependent wildlife in Adelaide.

Tree hollows are a limited and important resource for many native species, and well-placed wildlife boxes can help support them when natural hollows are scarce.

26/04/2026

16/04/2026

We love seeing photos of our wildlife boxes out in the wild being put to good use. This beautiful shot, taken in Radwick NSW, captures a watchful mother possum, with a curious little joey peeking out to see what’s going on.

We’d love to see more photos of your boxes being used, please feel free to share them with us!

14/04/2026

Steve Walker was recently featured talking all things frogs on the latest episode of the Aussie Wildlife Show

Did you know that we stock his book Frogs of South Australia, co-authored with Michael Tyler.

A must-have guide for identifying local frog species.

Shop here:
https://faunature.com.au/product/frogs-of-south-australia/

Listen to the episode:
https://aussiewildlifeshow.podbean.com/e/steve-walker-frog-superstar/

See the post:
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1A8aAcdY7H/

13/04/2026

Here are a number of ways you can get involved in Citizen Science Month from Australia.

11/04/2026

11/04/2026

The United Kingdom has reached a major milestone in its transition to cleaner transportation. Public electric vehicle charging connectors have now surpassed the number of petrol and diesel fuel pumps nationwide. With more than 116,000 EV connectors compared to around 60,000 fuel pumps, the shift highlights how rapidly charging infrastructure is expanding across the country.🚘⚡

11/04/2026

The 2026 Green Adelaide Grassroots Grants are now open! Applications open until 25 May.

Grassroots Grants are available each year to help individuals, community groups, sporting groups, recreational clubs, religious organisations, schools and more transform their local environments. Applications for grants from $2,000 to $200,000 are available for local projects that contribute to a cooler, greener and wilder Adelaide.

If you have an idea for a project come in and chat to us at the Port Environment Centre, we can support your project with advice, resources or auspicing.

For more info and to apply head to: https://www.greenadelaide.sa.gov.au/grants/grassroots-grants

07/04/2026

Rewilding is gaining popularity around the world, as a means to restore ecosystems to their ancient state. But just like Vegemite, Australian rewilding projects need to have a unique flavour.