Critters of the Corridor: A community lens on Ginninderry’s wildlife
The Ginninderry Conservation Corridor is home to some remarkable creatures.
Wallaroos and Eastern Grey Kangaroos graze the grasslands, Short-beaked Echidnas go about their business, Eastern Bearded Dragons bask in the sun, and the elusive Pink-tailed Worm-Lizard calls the Corridor home. Now, you have the chance to see these animals through the eyes of local photographers.
The Ginninderry Conservation Trust invited residents and visitors to explore the Corridor and capture the animals they encountered. From those entries, 20 photographs from 11 photographers have been selected and are now on display at The Link. It’s a chance to discover the diversity of wildlife that lives within the Corridor, and a glimpse of our neighbours in their natural habitat.
Restoration Program Manager Bridie Noble has been working in the Corridor for five years, and she’s seen plenty of the wildlife it supports. Her pick from the exhibition is the winning image, which captures a kestrel in a moment of drama. “It’s just a crazy awesome photo,” she says.
Bridie’s own favourite is the grebe. These small waterbirds look a bit like little ducks, and they build their nests on the water. “They’re really cute,” she says.
Bridie also says the exhibition is a special thing to see at The Link, with so many different people capturing the Corridor’s animals. Our resident photographers are a passionate bunch, and she hopes more people will be inspired to get out and explore.
See it for yourself!
The exhibition is on display at The Link in Strathnairn until 22 November. Whether you’re a keen photographer, a wildlife lover or simply curious about what lives on your doorstep, it’s well worth a look.
For more information, contact the Ginninderry Conservation Trust team or simply pop down to The Link and enjoy these incredible photographs up close.