When we purchased this 2.5 acre paddock back in 1997 there was little but grass and a small but beautiful remnant rain forest in the gully. There was the occasional wombat and wallaby, a few Crimson Rosellas, Yellow Breasted Robins and frogs, but little else.
Today, as a Land for Wildlife and Landcare property, Llarrinda Bed and Breakfast has created habitat for a vast array of wildlife - and wildlife has rewarded us by coming in droves. At the last count, and depending on the season, more than 68 species of birds and untold numbers of mammals call this land their home.
Llarrinda B & B provides accommodation near Wilsons Prom that is a true nature-lover's paradise. Meet some of our neighbours....
A fluffy Juvenile Wattle Bird
They don't come often, but it's always a treat to see juvenile King Parrots visit with their spectacularly coloured parents
Lunch time for this Koala who was just passing through.
It's impossible not to be happy when you wake up to the laugh of the Kookaburras.
Lewin Honeyeaters love fruit - we put it out - they come.
New Holland Honeyeaters come when nectar is plentiful.
This noisy gaggle of Rainbow Lorikeets are infrequent visitors, but we love it when they come.
This Sacred Kingfisher was only sighted once, but it was a great thrill to see it.
This Shining Bronze Cuckoo had just bumped into a window, but recovered and flew off again.
A healthy breakfast for this Silvereye.
Truly superb, Superb Wren
Our resident Eastern Swamp Wallaby lives in the paddock next door - sometimes with family, and at other times alone.
This White headed pigeon is at the furthest edge of its normal territory
Our resident wombats have multiple homes on our property, which they frequently renovate with more digging.
This Yellow Breasted Robin is always friendly and inquisitive.