Barn Owls, Nature's Own Rodent Control (No Chemicals Required)
There’s something almost other-worldly about the first time you see a barn owl glide across a paddock at dusk.
And here in South Australia, we are lucky enough to call them our own.
An adult barn owl can consume several rodents each night. A breeding pair raising chicks can remove hundreds over a single season. It’s not about eradicating rodents entirely.
It’s about maintaining equilibrium.
2 days ago7 min read
Do Kookaburras Laugh Before Rain? Old Garden Sayings… Or Weather Wisdom?🤷♀️
Rain, Ants & Laughing Kookaburras, Let’s Myth Bust a Few
If you grew up anywhere near a backyard, paddock, or washing line, you’ve probably heard at least one of these:
“The kookaburras are laughing — rain’s coming!”
“The ants are coming out — there’ll be a storm.”
But are these just old wives’ tales… or were our grandparents quietly onto something?
Feb 264 min read
