Isaac Kostera, a Denmark student at Golden Hill Steiner School, has a keen interest in our local waterways. He is known to explore local waterways all the way up to the Deep River with a net and magnifying glass, examining his finds, which are usually shrimp and fish. He recently enjoyed his first bio blitz and discovered a Peacock Spider. When Isaac grows up, he aspires to study freshwater fish.

Earlier this year, when WICC hosted Simon Cherriman for a presentation at local schools, Isaac was inspired to build his own nest box. With Simon's book in hand, Issac and his father chose a design intended to attract galahs, possums, ducks, and ringnecks. During the holidays, Isaac and his granddad built the nest box together.

Isaac’s backyard lacks a suitable tree to support his latest creation, so he donated it to WICC. Cheers Isaac!

We thought a nest box of this caliber had to go to Eungedup Wetlands. Isaac and his mum joined WICC and our friends at Ecologic Tree Service—Ben, Bryan, and Adam—for the grand installation. Isaac is eager to find out what will inhabit his bird box. It could be one of Eungedup’s Western Ringtail Possums, a wood duck, or a couple of lucky Carnaby cockatoos. One thing we know is that any animal, whether it sports fur or feathers, would be proud to call this box home. Issac hopes Tim, our furry and feathered creature specialist, will set up a camera nearby to document the visitors.