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25.01.2022 Laughing Kookaburra of Barolin Nature Reserve. Thanks again to Jimmy Scaboo for sharing his photographs.

24.01.2022 One of the cutest residents of Barolin Nature Reserve photographed by Jimmy Scaboo.

23.01.2022 This incredible slow motion footage demonstrates the power of an Osprey's wings. Wonderful to watch!

23.01.2022 We have Lift-off! The Osprey chick took his first flight this morning. Thanks to Osprey House Environment Centre for sharing this long awaited video.

23.01.2022 Despite the drier conditions and hot winds, this Poinciana Tree is blooming beautifully in the garden of MON REPOS HOUSE. Also known as "the flamboyant tree", it is no wonder it is a favourite in Australia, blooming from November through to February, in time to greet our Christmas/New Year guests.

21.01.2022 Lani and Jimmy are taking a break at Cania Gorge National Park, which is only 139kms inland from Bundaberg ........ but, 204.5kms by road. Always love the variety of wildlife they manage to photograph. I am pretty sure it is the Rare Irish Vine Swinger in that first shot!

21.01.2022 Osprey House Environment Centre's Osprey chick is getting ready to fly. Surely it will not be too much longer before it succeeds.

20.01.2022 Red Natal Grass is a tufted, perennial grass, native to southern Africa, but very widely naturalised throughout Australia. Most abundant in the northern and eastern parts of our country it readily grows in pastures, amongst crops, along roadsides, and railroads, in parks and gardens, and most anywhere its seeds fall. Growing to 1.2 metres tall, it is topped with numerous spiky flower heads, covered with silky hairs, giving them a fluffy appearance. Initially red/purple these... hairs fade as the grass matures, turning pale pink and then a shimmering silver when caught in the sunlight. It has the ability to flower throughout the year, and during a bushfire burns at a temperature high enough to destroy all native plants and their seeds, whilst its own seeds remain viable. Seeds spread via the wind, caught on clothing, or in animal fur, in the tread of vehicle tyres, or when caught in mud. Therefore, this attractive, prolific, grass is regarded as an environmental weed. It is a very low valued stock food, and provides a breeding and feeding ground for the Sugar Cane Stem Borer. All in all, not a very popular plant, however, when seen en masse, with the sun shining through its silver flower heads, or when the wind sends blended pink ripples spreading across the paddocks, I have to admit it is a glorious sight. See more

20.01.2022 Sunset MON REPOS HOUSE 30/04/21

20.01.2022 Laughing Kookaburras photographed in Barolin Nature Reserve by Jimmy Scaboo

18.01.2022 Glorious sunset Mon Repos Beach Captured by Jimmy Scaboo

17.01.2022 Dolphins at Bargara captured by Jimmy Scaboo

17.01.2022 Eastern Osprey rescued at Hervey Bay after being entangled in fishing line.

15.01.2022 Last night's sunset, seen from MON REPOS HOUSE, reminiscent of, past campfire embers.

14.01.2022 Jimmy Scaboo brilliantly captures the noisy, demanding, Channel-billed Cuckoo chick, in Barolin Nature Reserve, being fed by its host parents, a pair of Australian Magpies.

13.01.2022 Jimmy Scaboo shares his discovery of a nesting turtle returning to the sea this morning. Thank you Jimmy.

11.01.2022 The local Eastern Ospreys photographed by Jimmy Scaboo.

11.01.2022 Stunning sunset video by Jimmy Scaboo at Mon Repos Beach

10.01.2022 All who follow this page will know that (since July 2019), Mon Repos House has reposted many wonderful photographs, and videos of local photographer, Jimmy Scaboo, however, this week we were delighted to finally meet. Thanks Jimmy for the visit. We hope you will come back again soon. Once again we thank you for sharing your work.

10.01.2022 This pretty little sharp-billed bird, photographed by Jimmy Scaboo, is a Yellow-Rumped Thornbill. With a wingspan of 53-62mm, it is the largest of the Thornbills, and is most often seen in groups of 3 - 30 foraging on the ground amid short grasses and shrubs. Breeding time is July - December, when a large, unusual, 2 tiered nest, concealed low down amongst dense foliage/vines/mistletoe is constructed. The lower level consists of an untidy dome of dried grass, and bark, with... a hidden, hooded entrance. Atop of this is constructed a false cup shaped nest. The reason for this is unknown, but some speculate that it could be to deter predators and parasitic cuckoos. If this is so, it is unfortunately not very successful, as many other birds regularly destroy their nests, and/or steal their eggs and chicks. They are known to be parasitised by both the Shining Bronze-Cuckoo, and Fan-tailed Cuckoo. Researchers report heavy losses throughout each breeding season. See more

10.01.2022 Osprey House Environment Centre's Osprey chick has ventured out of the nest.

10.01.2022 Nesting Tawny Frogmouths, and a beautiful Jewel Spider photographed by Jimmy Scaboo at Mon Repos.

09.01.2022 Today's Kooka-cam update from Jimmy Scaboo in Barolin Nature Reserve.

09.01.2022 Glorious shots, together with some interesting history, of this male Osprey at Oxenford Weir, supplied by Kev Webb. Thanks Kev, we love your work.

09.01.2022 Seems like the Osprey chick is thinking of trying a tandem skydive before going solo. Thanks to Osprey House Environment Centre for sharing this video.

08.01.2022 Such sweet little birds. Thank you for sharing Jimmy Scaboo. Love the video!

07.01.2022 A variety of the birdlife of Cania Gorge wonderfully captured by Jimmy Scaboo.

06.01.2022 Australian Green Tree Frogs of MON REPOS HOUSE, sit quietly, arms folded, awaiting their choirmaster. (They have certainly been practising of late!)

05.01.2022 Last night, at MON REPOS HOUSE, we were delighted to discover that several of our beautiful Dragon Fruit blooms had opened. However, it would seem our resident possums also took delight in this event, as this morning, we found one of the flowers well chewed. Hopefully he waited until AFTER the insects had fertilized the flower, before he dined. If so, I guess it will be yet another race between us, to see who claims the resultant fruit.

05.01.2022 This Green (or Common) Tree Snake was seen in the garden of MON REPOS HOUSE, displaying the climbing abilities suggested by their name. They are agile climbers and spend most of their time in trees, but they do come in a variety of colours - grey, olive-green, brown, black, and even blue, and frequently yellow on the throat and belly. Being non-venomous, and without fangs, they kill their prey by constriction, suffocating the victim before swallowing it whole. They pose no t...hreat to humans. They actively hunt geckoes, skinks, lizards, small mammals, frogs, small reptiles and their eggs, fish, and turtle hatchlings, and despite being quite prolific, they are often overlooked because of their excellent camouflage. When threatened its instinct is to move away quickly, but, if cornered, it will puff itself up and emit a foul smelling musky odour from its anal glands. They have excellent eyesight and rest in hollow logs, amongst rocks, in crevices or in abandoned buildings. See more

04.01.2022 "Causeway Reflections" posted by Danielle Florens 31/01/22

03.01.2022 A big first day out of the nest for the Eastern Osprey chick of Osprey House Environment Centre. Can't wait to see him learning to fish.

02.01.2022 This cheeky little kingfisher is a regular, turning up daily, on this post opposite the mini creek at MON REPOS HOUSE. We know when he arrives, as his call can easily be heard....I suspect he likes having his photo taken.

26.12.2021 Danielle Florens shares photos of sunset over The Causeway Bargara.

11.12.2021 Sunset seen from MON REPOS HOUSE 31/01/22

05.12.2021 MON REPOS HOUSE welcomes the commencement of Stage 1 of the Washpool Creek Naturalisation project. We encourage residents, and interested parties, to provide relevant feedback as requested here by Council. Have your say! With this involvement, we hope the completion of the entire plan will soon come to fruition.

03.12.2021 Baldwin Swamp Environment Park, only 12 minutes from MON REPOS HOUSE, is a wonderful place for the whole family.

15.11.2021 Peaceful Doves are regular visitors to MON REPOS HOUSE, often seen collecting grass seeds from the lawn or drinking from the mini creek. Needing to drink twice a day, they are never far from water, and prefer to frequent grassy understorey areas of dry woodlands, or the edges of rainforests. Because of the conspicuous black barring on their upperparts, they are also known as The Zebra Dove, or Barred Dove, alternatively, because of their pleasant, high pitched call, simply, the 'Doodle-Doo'.

04.11.2021 Bundaberg has been ranked #61 in the worldwide 100 Most Loved Destinations.

29.10.2021 A Tumble of Turtles? Or a Happiness of Hatchlings?..Whichever, they are certainly a joy to behold. Measuring only 5.08cms, these Loggerhead hatchlings are capable of growing to 68.5 - 93.9cms and weighing 195.05k. Female Loggerhead turtles lay over 100 eggs per clutch and may return to the beach to lay, up to 4 times in a season, but unfortunately only 1 in every 1000 will live to reach maturity.

15.10.2021 No matter the weather, the Pale-headed Rosellas take time to enjoy their bath, in the pond at MON REPOS HOUSE.

07.10.2021 The changing colours of sunset MON REPOS HOUSE 22/01/22

20.09.2021 WWF Australia reports : Research suggests that 52% of the world’s turtles have eaten plastic waste

11.09.2021 Despite the dedication of many volunteers like Les it is estimated that only 1 in every 1000 sea turtle hatchlings will survive to reach maturity. At least these ones have managed to beat the early birds, and have made it safely across the beach into the ocean.