A vibrant new chapter in Esk’s public art story began on May 23, 2025, with the unveiling of the first installation in the Esk Mosaic Trail. This striking mosaic totem, located in Pipeliner Park near the Old Esk Railway Station, stands as a joyful tribute to our region’s biodiversity. This piece was meticulously crafted by the "Mosaic Madness" team from the Valley of the Lakes Garden Club. Representing over 2,000 volunteer hours, the totem was created using a thoughtful blend of recycled and new materials. The trail is set to expand soon, with the next installation scheduled for May 2026.The Esk Mosaic Trail is fully funded through proceeds from the annual Esk Garden Fair and is proudly supported by the Somerset Regional Council. With more pieces already in the works, the trail will continue to grow as a permanent celebration of our community's creativity.
Artist: Debra King
Details: Gregarious parrots often seen in flocks of 10 or more. Recognized for their vivid red tail feathers and loud calls.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Details: A quiet and shy bird usually seen in pairs.
Artist: Sue Ulhmann
Details: Small to sized birds with large heads and sharp beaks. Known for their striking colors and swift hunting over water.
Artist; Lisa Davis
Details: Kookaburra known for its loud, laugh-like call. A familiar bird across eastern Australia, often heard at dawn and dusk. Willy Wagtail, A bold little bird often seen wagging its tail and chasing off larger birds from its territory. Frequently found near livestock.
Artist: Anita Steele
Details: A very common bird along the Rail Trail loved for their vibrant and playful nature often seen in noisy flocks feeding on nectar.
Artist: Debra King
Details: Australia’s smallest owl, known for its "boo-book" call heard at night.
Artist: Stacey Butler
Details: Dazzling aerial insectivores, often seen swooping after bees and insects in open areas.
Artist: Kerri Melville
Details: A genus of flowering plants native to South Africa, known for their striking appearance and tough growth habit. Proteas are well-suited to the Somerset region's climate and are a popular garden plant, with several commercially grown locally.
Artist: Sue Ulhmann
Details: Known for its warbling song and bold personality and often a troublemaker swooping along sections of the trail. Magpies are territorial and intelligent.
Artists: Kerri Melville & Lisa Davis
Details: although the NSW floral emblem it’s a garden favorite for its striking red flower known for its bold structure and long-lasting bloom.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Details: Small finches with striking striped patterns and bright beaks. Often seen in groups around dams and water sources along the Rail Trail.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Details: A joyful sight along the trail seen sleeping in eucalyptus trees. Mostly nocturnal and quite solitary.
Artist: Kerri Melville
Details: Large, loud, and intelligent white parrots with a signature yellow crest.
Artist: Rosie O’Brien
Details: Nocturnal and widespread, this possum is often seen along the trail at night. Known for its bushy tail and adaptability.
Artist: Sue Kokkinn
Details: Often seen perching quietly in low shrubs. Has a pleasant, whistling call.
Artist: Patti Jaenke
Details: A native freshwater fish, popular among anglers. Inhabits rivers and streams along the rail trail and Somerset and Wivenhoe dams.
Artist: Sue Kokkinn
Details: Also called the pink and grey cockatoo. A highly social and intelligent bird, common throughout Somerset.
Artist: Sue Ulhmann
Details: Australia's national floral emblem. Bright yellow blooms in late winter to spring.
Artist: Patti Power
Details: The only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Known to be gentle and social, often seen visiting gardens.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Details: An introduced species, often seen around Somerset. Was once the emblem of the former Esk Shire.
Artist: Nicolee Ditchfield
Details: Small and fast, easily missed unless you glimpse its red chest or hear its high-pitched call. A specialist feeder on mistletoe berries.
Artist: Leigh Pearson
Details: Similar to males, but with a completely green head and chest. Often seen in pairs or family groups.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Details: A petite, cheerful finch with a distinctive black “double bar” across its chest.
Artist: Lisa Davis
Also known as: Banana Bird Details: Recognizable by its striking blue face and energetic feeding behavior.
Artist: Leigh Pearson
Details: A shy monotreme covered in spines, feeding on ants and termites. Often seen waddling slowly across bushland.