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Annual Newsletter 2023

ENews – September 2023

2023 Bushcare Photo Competition

Tawny Frogmouth in a pot plant by Richard Shields

Tawny Frogmouth in a pot plant by Richard Shields


Banksia and variegated fairywren by Marie Kobler

Banksia and variegated fairywren by Marie Kobler


Young rufous fantail by Marie Kobler

Young rufous fantail by Marie Kobler


Love me knot by David Hooper

Love me knot by David Hooper


Dazzling dance fly by David Hooper

Dazzling dance fly by David Hooper


The eyes have it by David Hooper

The eyes have it by David Hooper


Sunset at Hornsby Heights going down to Crosslands by Petra Holland

Sunset at Hornsby Heights going down to Crosslands by Petra Holland


Parasitic wasp on my lawn by Marie Kobler

Parasitic wasp on my lawn by Marie Kobler


Pelican in the Mist, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler

Pelican in the Mist, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler


have ghosts in my backard by Helen Curry

have ghosts in my backard by Helen Curry


Tawny frogmouth chick, Appletree Park by Marie Kobler

Tawny frogmouth chick, Appletree Park by Marie Kobler


Glossy Black munching by Janelle Marr

Glossy Black munching by Janelle Marr


Rainbow lorikeet on banksia by Marie Kobler

Rainbow lorikeet on banksia by Marie Kobler


Secret swimming hole by Helen Curry

Secret swimming hole by Helen Curry


Angophora hispida by Andrew Hordern

Angophora hispida by Andrew Hordern


Peek-a-boo by Janelle Marr

Peek-a-boo by Janelle Marr


Hello little beauty by Stuart Jackson

Hello little beauty by Stuart Jackson


Angophora hispida with fly by Andrew Hordern

Angophora hispida with fly by Andrew Hordern


Reed bees at Nursery by Kelly Bollinger

Reed bees at Nursery by Kelly Bollinger


Peats Blight - Muogamarra National Park by Soo Kuan - 2023

Peats Blight - Muogamarra National Park by Soo Kuan - 2023


Tawny Frogmouth in a pot plant by Richard Shields
Banksia and variegated fairywren by Marie Kobler
Young rufous fantail by Marie Kobler
Love me knot by David Hooper
Dazzling dance fly by David Hooper
The eyes have it by David Hooper
Sunset at Hornsby Heights going down to Crosslands by Petra Holland
Parasitic wasp on my lawn by Marie Kobler
Pelican in the Mist, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler
have ghosts in my backard by Helen Curry
Tawny frogmouth chick, Appletree Park by Marie Kobler
Glossy Black munching by Janelle Marr
Rainbow lorikeet on banksia by Marie Kobler
Secret swimming hole by Helen Curry
Angophora hispida by Andrew Hordern
Peek-a-boo by Janelle Marr
Hello little beauty by Stuart Jackson
Angophora hispida with fly by Andrew Hordern
Reed bees at Nursery by Kelly Bollinger
Peats Blight - Muogamarra National Park by Soo Kuan - 2023

2022 Bushcare Photo Competition

<strong>Silvereye on wattle, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>

Silvereye on wattle, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler


<strong>Metallic green carpenter bee, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler</strong>

Metallic green carpenter bee, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler


<strong>Out of my way please by Helen Curry</strong>

Out of my way please by Helen Curry


<strong>Romeo by David Hooper</strong>

Romeo by David Hooper


<strong>Chasing his tail by David Hooper</strong>

Chasing his tail by David Hooper


<strong>Common bronzewing, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>

Common bronzewing, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler


<strong>Fight Club by Denise Hooper</strong>

Fight Club by Denise Hooper


<strong>Making more Diamond Weevils by Helen Smith</strong>

Making more Diamond Weevils by Helen Smith


<strong>Living Dangerously Echidna by Janelle Marr</strong>

Living Dangerously Echidna by Janelle Marr


<strong>Who's Boss Now? by Denise Hooper</strong>

Who's Boss Now? by Denise Hooper


<strong>Spotted sun orchid by Verena Burkhardt</strong>

Spotted sun orchid by Verena Burkhardt


<strong>On top of weeds by Petra Holland</strong>

On top of weeds by Petra Holland


<strong>Bioluminescent Mushrooms by David Hooper</strong>

Bioluminescent Mushrooms by David Hooper


<strong>Nature is cruel (Kookaburra vs Spinebill) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

Nature is cruel (Kookaburra vs Spinebill) by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>Black-bellied cuckoo shrike, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>

Black-bellied cuckoo shrike, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler


<strong>Metallic Shield Bug Nymph by Janelle Marr</strong>

Metallic Shield Bug Nymph by Janelle Marr


<strong>Cobwebs after the rain, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>

Cobwebs after the rain, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler


<strong>Crimson rosella on acacia, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler</strong>

Crimson rosella on acacia, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler


<strong>Seed supper at sunset by Cara Devey</strong>

Seed supper at sunset by Cara Devey


<strong>Swamp wallaby by Lionel Walker</strong>

Swamp wallaby by Lionel Walker


<strong>Terrestrial coral by Helen Curry</strong>

Terrestrial coral by Helen Curry


<strong>Burst of happiness by Helen Curry</strong>

Burst of happiness by Helen Curry


<strong>My echidna visiting by Rae Rosten</strong>

My echidna visiting by Rae Rosten


<strong>Water skink and kennedia by Eve Kavanagh</strong>

Water skink and kennedia by Eve Kavanagh


<strong>Fern Leaf Banksia - Banksia oblongifolia by Petra Holland</strong>

Fern Leaf Banksia - Banksia oblongifolia by Petra Holland


<strong>Footprints on smooth bark by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

Footprints on smooth bark by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>Hanging out! by Cara Devey</strong>

Hanging out! by Cara Devey


<strong>Leaf-tailed Gecko by Janelle Marr</strong>

Leaf-tailed Gecko by Janelle Marr


<strong>Sam's Creek Sunset by Stuart Jackson</strong>

Sam's Creek Sunset by Stuart Jackson


<strong>Snail's-eye view by Helen Smith</strong>

Snail's-eye view by Helen Smith


<strong>Water skink and kennedia 2 by Eve Kavanagh</strong>

Water skink and kennedia 2 by Eve Kavanagh


<strong>An echidna visits my garden by Rae Rosten</strong>

An echidna visits my garden by Rae Rosten


<strong>First overnight bushwalk with my mates by Helen Curry</strong>

First overnight bushwalk with my mates by Helen Curry


<strong>My rare and vulnerable favorite (Darwinia biflora) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

My rare and vulnerable favorite (Darwinia biflora) by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>The Green Queen by David Hooper</strong>

The Green Queen by David Hooper


<strong>Unknown to me but lovely colours! by Verena Burkhardt</strong>

Unknown to me but lovely colours! by Verena Burkhardt


<strong>White-faced heron on a hunt by Cara Devey</strong>

White-faced heron on a hunt by Cara Devey


<strong>A Flower's Friend by Violet Lamey</strong>

A Flower's Friend by Violet Lamey


<strong>Beauty in hand - the first Xylonichus of the season by Helen Smith</strong>

Beauty in hand - the first Xylonichus of the season by Helen Smith


<strong>Catching Rainbows at Rofe Park by David Hooper</strong>

Catching Rainbows at Rofe Park by David Hooper


<strong>Corroboree Cave by David Hooper</strong>

Corroboree Cave by David Hooper


<strong>Fluffy Flower (Allocasuarina littoralis) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

Fluffy Flower (Allocasuarina littoralis) by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>Peach blossom tea-tree (Leptospermum squarrosum) by Petra Holland</strong>

Peach blossom tea-tree (Leptospermum squarrosum) by Petra Holland


<strong>Pest control by Helen Smith</strong>

Pest control by Helen Smith


<strong>Prickly Shaggy Pea - Podolobium ilicifolium by Petra Holland</strong>

Prickly Shaggy Pea - Podolobium ilicifolium by Petra Holland


<strong>Still Creek Nature Photography by Petra Holland</strong>

Still Creek Nature Photography by Petra Holland


<strong>The ball and chain by Helen Curry</strong>

The ball and chain by Helen Curry


<strong>Top View and Close-up (Conospermum longifolium) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

Top View and Close-up (Conospermum longifolium) by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>Billy Idol by Denise Hooper</strong>

Billy Idol by Denise Hooper


<strong>Crowea exalata by Verena Burkhardt</strong>

Crowea exalata by Verena Burkhardt


<strong>Foraging Honey Bee by Violet Lamey</strong>

Foraging Honey Bee by Violet Lamey


<strong>Seed cone and seedling (Banksia ericifolia) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

Seed cone and seedling (Banksia ericifolia) by Danny Burkhardt


<strong>Silvereye on wattle, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Metallic green carpenter bee, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Out of my way please by Helen Curry</strong>
<strong>Romeo by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Chasing his tail by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Common bronzewing, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Fight Club by Denise Hooper</strong>
<strong>Making more Diamond Weevils by Helen Smith</strong>
<strong>Living Dangerously Echidna by Janelle Marr</strong>
<strong>Who's Boss Now? by Denise Hooper</strong>
<strong>Spotted sun orchid by Verena Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>On top of weeds by Petra Holland</strong>
<strong>Bioluminescent Mushrooms by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Nature is cruel (Kookaburra vs Spinebill) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>Black-bellied cuckoo shrike, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Metallic Shield Bug Nymph by Janelle Marr</strong>
<strong>Cobwebs after the rain, Fagan Park by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Crimson rosella on acacia, Cherrybrook fire trail by Marie Kobler</strong>
<strong>Seed supper at sunset by Cara Devey</strong>
<strong>Swamp wallaby by Lionel Walker</strong>
<strong>Terrestrial coral by Helen Curry</strong>
<strong>Burst of happiness by Helen Curry</strong>
<strong>My echidna visiting by Rae Rosten</strong>
<strong>Water skink and kennedia by Eve Kavanagh</strong>
<strong>Fern Leaf Banksia - Banksia oblongifolia by Petra Holland</strong>
<strong>Footprints on smooth bark by Danny Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>Hanging out! by Cara Devey</strong>
<strong>Leaf-tailed Gecko by Janelle Marr</strong>
<strong>Sam's Creek Sunset by Stuart Jackson</strong>
<strong>Snail's-eye view by Helen Smith</strong>
<strong>Water skink and kennedia 2 by Eve Kavanagh</strong>
<strong>An echidna visits my garden by Rae Rosten</strong>
<strong>First overnight bushwalk with my mates by Helen Curry</strong>
<strong>My rare and vulnerable favorite (Darwinia biflora) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>The Green Queen by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Unknown to me but lovely colours! by Verena Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>White-faced heron on a hunt by Cara Devey</strong>
<strong>A Flower's Friend by Violet Lamey</strong>
<strong>Beauty in hand - the first Xylonichus of the season by Helen Smith</strong>
<strong>Catching Rainbows at Rofe Park by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Corroboree Cave by David Hooper</strong>
<strong>Fluffy Flower (Allocasuarina littoralis) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>Peach blossom tea-tree (Leptospermum squarrosum) by Petra Holland</strong>
<strong>Pest control by Helen Smith</strong>
<strong>Prickly Shaggy Pea - Podolobium ilicifolium by Petra Holland</strong>
<strong>Still Creek Nature Photography by Petra Holland</strong>
<strong>The ball and chain by Helen Curry</strong>
<strong>Top View and Close-up (Conospermum longifolium) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>Billy Idol by Denise Hooper</strong>
<strong>Crowea exalata by Verena Burkhardt</strong>
<strong>Foraging Honey Bee by Violet Lamey</strong>
<strong>Seed cone and seedling (Banksia ericifolia) by Danny Burkhardt</strong>

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