Black Duck by Bruce Pascoe

Author:Bruce Pascoe
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781760763206
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Australia Pty Ltd

The lyrebirds had been really loud and active over the last few weeks as the autumn weather gets hold of the country. Lyn commented that ‘the mornings are uplifted with the ringing calls of lyrebirds.’ Their calls really do take over at this time of year and their increased activity is a delight. They run like grand dames lifting their skirts to bustle off the road as we approach.

Lyrebird feather

The tracksides are constantly scarified by their claws as if tended by constant gardeners. They and the bandicoots turn fallen leaves and branches into soil and are very important contributors to tilth. The absence of bandicoots and the decline of lyrebirds is a result of predation by cats and foxes and the removal of that daily tilling has seriously impacted Australian soils.

The fellas have been preparing food to send to the CSIRO. We are testing for nutritional information and to make sure there are no harmful properties in the prepared food. Foods already tested have shown protein levels three times that of the European equivalent and no harmful compounds. This is time-consuming work but essential if we are to sell our food with confidence.

I got poor old Nadgee to Eden for repairs to some old flood and storm wounds but fortunately the electrical problem that has been plaguing me was found to be faulty battery leads. I got her in the water and she runs as sweet as a bun. Such a relief to be back amongst the riverland’s secret tunnels and bays.

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