Crusade Against Cats Book: Critical Review of Domestic Cat Predation Impact on Wildlife

Introduction There is a is a lot of misinformation making its rounds in internet articles, blog posts, scientific studies and on social media regarding cat predation. Proponents would have you believe in the narrative that domestic outdoor cats (pets and ferals) are wreaking havoc on ecosystems and wildlife populations, especially those of birds and endangered […]

Nature Art Infographic: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher Bird

Hand-Inked Digital Art Infographic This all started with me experimenting with new art ideas and here is a quick overview of the Blue-gray Gnatchather songbird complete with my own hand-inked digital painting! Psssttt – its birdsong and T-shirt are down below to take with you when you go birding 🤭 Bird Song of the Blue-gray […]

A Hidden Place – Short Poem

I have decided to try something new for this year. So here is my first drabble AND hand coloured image combo! LOL! A Hidden place A hidden place, in another time and space. It will only set you free, once you have found the key! © Drabble & Poem by Dr Tanzelle Oberholster (A drabbling […]

Free Mood Boards: Colourful Bird Theme

For this edition we have a feathery friends theme of 3 free Mood Boards for your Desktop or Smartphone! For a more in-depth look at mood boards, please see Free Mood Board: Dahlia Pink & Yellow Graphic Design Resources. Other Free Mood Boards include: Cacti Spirals, Mandala Dragonfly, Sunset Dreamcatcher, Flower Data Art, Horses, Duotone […]

Free Mood Boards: Butterfly Theme

For this edition we have a flutterby theme of 3 free Mood Boards for your Desktop or Smartphone! For a more in-depth look at mood boards, please see Free Mood Board: Dahlia Pink & Yellow Graphic Design Resources. Other Free Mood Boards include: Cacti Spirals, Mandala Dragonfly, Sunset Dreamcatcher, Flower Data Art, Horses, Duotone Graphic […]

Elvis Worms Infographic: The Earthworm’s Four New Cousins

The wonderful world of the deep sea holds treasures untold! This was such a fascinating article to read and was loads of fun making into an infographic. I can just imagine these worms’ feeding disputes looking like a miniature version of the sandworm battles on Dune! 🤣 Surely there is enough whalefall for everyone? Elvis […]

Castles In The Sky – Short Poem

I don’t believe you, even if I try because you speak only of castles in the sky You may shout and scream but I am not trading my future for your dreams I will leave to start again anew a task long overdue For my freedom and peace is far more precious whereas your castle […]

What Is Music to a Fish's Ears?

Article Summary Snap Crackle and Pop! An update on more coral restoration strategies, see the previous post on this topic here! Playing sounds of healthy coral reefs attracts fish to degraded areas to assist with reef recovery Why Is This Important? Fish play important ecological roles in reef, such as cleaning and recycling of nutrients […]

BeYOUtiful FrangiToucani – Short Poem

Deep in a tropical jungle school Is a Professor who acts like a fool “Be-you-ti-ful!” he would call To any new student who would come to sit in his hall He teaches a class on compassion and kindness “Beyoutiful are each of you and that is the only lesson for true happiness” His students learn […]

Free Mood Boards: Vibrant Fish Themed

I am going to provide 3 free Mood Boards, specifically focused around tropical and exotic fish! Mood boards are color palettes generated from images for design inspiration and coordinated themes. For a more in-depth look at mood boards, please see Free Mood Board: Dahlia Pink & Yellow Graphic Design Resources. Other Free Mood Boards include: […]