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25.01.2022 Did you know... only 6% of Australia's estimated 250,000 species of fungi have been given a name? 170 species of fungi have been identified in the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. Many of these are represented in the MAGIC publication including this rare Red Waxcap, beautifully illustrated by editor Les Hall and delicate Ink Cap by Louise Saunders.

25.01.2022 Greater Sooty Owls take "owlness" to the limit! These birds hunt challenging prey in the darkest and most complex of habitats - the rainforest at night. The Reserve forms only a small part of the territory required to sustain a Greater Sooty. This remarkable illustration was gifted to MAGIC by Peta Boyce - pg 145.

24.01.2022 Exciting news... the MAGIC books have arrived at our Sunshine Coast depot and are ready for distribution! Noel from the Mary Cairncross Discovery Centre gets a taste of what's to come. Stay tuned for more details...

24.01.2022 Did you know... Brush-turkey males have a temperature sensitive region just inside their mouth which they use to maintain their nests at a toasty 34C? So, next time your resident turkey is dragging leaf litter from one side of your yard to the other, remember he is just trying to keep his unhatched chicks warm! This beautiful painting by Sally Elmer features on page 27.

18.01.2022 Once thought to be the work of MAGIC, the cool green glow of luminous fungi actually comes from an organic molecule called luciferin, meaning light bearer. The aptly named Ghost Fungus and Pixie's parasol are two of the many MAGIC elements of the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. This remarkable illustration is by celebrated Sunshine Coast artist Jim Cox - pg 125.

18.01.2022 The recent rain has drawn Giant Earthworms out of their burrows to feed. Can you spot last nights haul? Local artist Jim Cox gives us an inside view of what is going on below holey ground - page 47.

17.01.2022 Miles Hall's 'Splice - Mary Cairncross' accompanies a touching dedication in the book to the editor, the late Les Hall. Originally, Les wasn't certain the work fit the theme of the book - we feel it completes it. What do you think?

17.01.2022 Meet the artist: Louise Saunders at Rosetta Books Maleny 10-12noon, followed by 1-4pm at the MAGIC Exhibition (Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve) tomorrow, Saturday 9th November. Louise will be demonstrating her remarkable talent, signing MAGIC books and speaking candidly about her love of botanical illustration and wildlife advocacy, for which she recently received a Medal of the Order of Australia!

16.01.2022 This Sandpaper Fig, (or Ficus coronata, meaning 'crowned fig') was painted by Michele Retschlag. Michele was new to botanical art when Les requested she illustrate for the MAGIC book. The quality of this work is a tribute to her talent as an artist.

16.01.2022 What feelings does a walk in the Rainforest stir in you? "Although there are many sensory stimuli in a rainforest, there are other feelings that may be triggered... Feelings imbued by the cool ambiance of a rainforest... inspiration, solace, inquisitiveness, fascination or even apprehension of the unknown." - pg 17 Come walk in the rainforest TODAY and visit us for the FINAL day of our MAGIC Exhibition - A Celebration of Art and Nature!... 'Mid-day Rest' by the remarkable hand of wildlife artist Sally Elmer

14.01.2022 We are excited to announce 'The Magic of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve - A Celebration of Art and Nature' will be launched on November 2nd 2019! Described by Professor Tim Flannery as 'science by stealth' this book is sure to whet the appetite of anyone interested in art, nature, science, or simply a great story! Cover illustration by Michael Oberhofer

13.01.2022 Rosetta Books Maleny have a little more MAGIC in their store today! That's right, we are hard at work delivering our books to local and regional outlets! Get your copy today from Rosetta's and enjoy the old-world ambiance of this independent bookstore. Thanks Rosetta Books!

11.01.2022 There was a real Celebration of MAGIC at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve over the weekend for the Launch of our most celebrated book! What a great event - over 100 guests and more than 80 books sold in the first 2 hours!!! Jinibara Elder Uncle Noel Blair opened the ceremony with a truly beautiful and heartfelt welcome to country and our community. Les Hall's daughter Clancy spoke on behalf of her late father, followed by the official launch by Greg Czechura from the Queens...land Museum. An exhibition of the books magnificent artwork is currently on display at the Reserve until the 17th of November.

11.01.2022 It was a MAGIC view from the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve today!

10.01.2022 The case of the missing Thumbnail Orchid... The Reserve is home to at least 10 species of orchid, however, not the Thumbnail Orchid - pictured here with the Pencil Orchid in magnificent detail by artist Louise Saunders AM. The fact that this orchid is found in other key habitat islands of the Blackall Range, highlights the sensitive requirements of species and importance of preserving a diverse system of natural reserves.

10.01.2022 In the beginning, the Lawyer Cane people (Jini- lawyer and bara- people) and their neighbours (including the Kabi Kabi/ Gubi Gubi) were the only people to have experienced the beauty of Maleny and the Reserve. The Jinibara have been part of a cycle of growth, death, decay and rebirth in the Hinterland that has gone on for tens of thousands of years. The many plant and animal communities seen there today have existed for perhaps millions of years. Those who gifted their wor...k to the MAGIC book, together with its kind funding body, the Friends of Mary Cairncross wish to pay respect to Jinibara ancestors and descendants and to their continued connection and contributions to the Reserve. We hope that through reading our book, you too will experience a lasting connection and appreciate our responsibility for its preservation.

09.01.2022 ABC Sunshine Mornings Tim Wong-See hosts Les' daughter Clancy to talk about her dad's final book... https://www.dropbox.com//MAGIC%20on%20ABC%20morning%20radi

09.01.2022 Artist Peta Boyce kindly donated her illustration of a Buff-footed Antechinus to the Friends of Mary Cairncross. If sold during the MAGIC Exhibition (2nd-17th Nov), all proceeds will go towards the conservation of the Reserve. Thank you Peta! Antechinus are carnivorous marsupials (not rodents) and are well known for their brief and rather extreme mating behaviour, after which all participating males die!

09.01.2022 There was a beautiful ambiance at the MAGIC Exhibition this afternoon with artist Louise Saunders and harpist Kate Fraser. Professional local harpists Graham and Rowena will also be onsite tomorrow from 1pm. Such talent in the hinterland!

08.01.2022 In the spirit of Neville Cayley's iconic text... What bird is that? This illustration was gifted to MAGIC by an author and artist equally as revered, Peter Slater. Post your answer below!

07.01.2022 Artist Carol Clark will be in attendance at the MAGIC Art Exhibition tomorrow from 11-12noon. Carol is a Graphic Designer by trade and was encouraged to paint some birds for MAGIC by the editor Les. To say Les was impressed by her work is a gross understatement! Carol's remarkable portrait of Les was painted late last year. Many of Carols paintings are for sale during the exhibition, open every day until the 17th.

07.01.2022 In the spirit of Neville Cayley... What bird is that? Post your answer below! Wildlife artist Peta Boyce gifted this remarkable painting to The MAGIC of Mary Cairncross - A Celebration of Art and Nature.

07.01.2022 Stuck at home today? Thanks to the Locus Sonus soundmap, you can live stream sounds of the Mary Cairncross Rainforest from the comfort of your favourite couch! Thanks also to Brush Turkey Enterprises for the heads up!

05.01.2022 The Eastern Tube-nosed Bat, beautifully illustrated by wildlife artist Peta Boyce. The unusual nostrils and excellent sense of smell of this little species, help them to pinpoint fruiting trees in the Reserve on the darkest of nights.

05.01.2022 Page 54 - Local artist Blair Girle's depiction of one of the many pathways to explore at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve. The depth of this painting is so enticing - I want to jump right in!

03.01.2022 Escape to the cool of the Sunshine Coast Hinterland this weekend for the Final Days of our MAGIC Exhibition - A Celebration of Art and Nature! Simply sit and enjoy the CHILLED out ambiance, or take a piece of the MAGIC home with you - and win brownie points for the most original Christmas gift! The following are a selection of artworks still available for purchase...

03.01.2022 Did you know that Maleny has it's own species of dwarf Crayfish? The Maleny Spiny Crayfish is Endangered and ONLY found in particular streams of the Sunshine Coast hinterland, including those of the Reserve. This prehistoric species has inhabited the region for tens of millions of years! This wonderful illustration was gifted to MAGIC by local artist Jim Cox.

02.01.2022 Did you know... the Richmond Birdwing Butterfly is the largest butterfly in Southern Queensland? This magnificent lifecycle illustration by Sally Elmer is part of The MAGIC of Mary Cairncross - A Celebration of Art and Nature.

01.01.2022 Most visitors to the Reserve will encounter a Red-legged Paddymelon, browsing the forest floor for fallen fruit or the perfect leafy snack. This beautiful painting was gifted to MAGIC by the superbly talented Sally Elmer.