The bird next door
They’re so common we barely notice them but Gayle Marien has a soft spot for the humble house sparrow.
Beetle vs spider
Gayle Marien had a ringside view of one of many dramas that occur unseen in our bushlands and gardens.
Tricks of the trade
How a charming visitor with a sweet song cons the guileless locals. By Gayle Marien
A different kind of summer visitor
Gayle Marien is lucky enough to observe a leaf-curling spider at work.