Backyards Become Wildlife Havens

0:00It's March 26, I'm Cory with the story. This is Sydney News Today, driven by AI. Australians are turning their backyards into wildlife havens by simple actions like offering birdseed, planting native plants, and creating safe, spots for animals. From kangaroos and koalas to magpies, cockatuz and rosellas, all sorts of native birds and creatures are showing up in gardens across the country. Some experts note that, careful feeding, where it's allowed, builds better connections with local wildlife. People in places like Tasmania and near Adelaide report daily visits from ducks, native hens, possums, lizards, and even goanas after putting out. Wild bird mixes, and Queensland's northwest, seed blocks drawn, peewees, willy whactails, pigeons, and kingfishers. These small snacks help birds thrive without disrupting their natural habits. Eating local vegetation has brought even more variety. Families in regional South Australia have seen blue-tongued lizards, echidnas, and honey

1:03eaters after six years of rewilding their yards. Near Ballarat, indigenous gardens now host spine bills, lower keats, and sparrow hawks, thanks to plants that feed insects and provide bird water sources. Homeowners are adding nest boxes for birds, bats, and gliders, plus frockle-tells, bird baths, and decaying logs for insects. They avoid chemicals, remove invasive toes at night, and build insect hotels to attract native bees. Near Brisbane and Melbourne, these efforts are pulling in possums, frauds, and nectar feeders with gardens still evolving. Keeping pets indoors, especially at night, protects these visitors from predators. As more backyards adapt, wildlife numbers keep growing, fostering healthier local ecosystems one garden at a time.