2025 Esk Mosaic Trail Installation coming soon

The project will commence with the creation and installation of a large mosaic totem located along the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail in Pipeliner Park. This year’s theme is “Biodiversity,” celebrating nature’s beauty throughout Esk, depicting local birds, wildlife, and flora seen along the trail.

Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii)

Artist: Debra King

Details: Gregarious parrots often seen in flocks of 10 or more. Recognized for their vivid red tail feathers and loud calls.

Pale-headed Rosella (Platycercus adscitus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A quiet and shy bird usually seen in pairs.

Sacred Kingfisher,(Todiramphus sanctus)

Artist: Sue Ulhmann

Details: Small to sized birds with large heads and sharp beaks. Known for their striking colors and swift hunting over water.

Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) Willie Wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys)

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.

Rainbow Lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus)

Artist: Anita Steel

Details: A very common bird along the Rail Trail loved for their vibrant and playful nature often seen in noisy flocks feeding on nectar.

Southern Boobook Owl (Ninox novaeseelandiae)

Artist: Debra King

Details: Australia’s smallest owl, known for its "boo-book" call heard at night.

Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Artist: Stacey Butler

Details: Dazzling aerial insectivores, often seen swooping after bees and insects in open areas.

Protea (Protea spp.)

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.

Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen)

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.

Waratah (Telopea speciosissima)

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.

Zebra Finch (Taeniopygia guttata)

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.

Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A joyful sight along the trail seen sleeping in eucalyptus trees. Mostly nocturnal and quite solitary.

Sulfur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita)

Artist: Kerri Melville

Details: Large, loud, and intelligent white parrots with a signature yellow crest.

Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula)

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.

Eastern Yellow Robin (Eopsaltria australis)

Artist: Sue Kokkinn

Details: Often seen perching quietly in low shrubs. Has a pleasant, whistling call.

Australian Bass (Macquaria novemaculeata)

Artist: Patti Jaenke

Details: A native freshwater fish, popular among anglers. Inhabits rivers and streams along the rail trail and Somerset and Wivenhoe dams.

Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)

Artist: Sue Kokkinn

Details: Also called the pink and grey cockatoo. A highly social and intelligent bird, common throughout Somerset.

Golden Wattle (Acacia pycnantha)

Artist: Sue Ulhmann

Details: Australia's national floral emblem. Bright yellow blooms in late winter to spring.

King-Parrot (Male) (Alisterus scapularis)

Artist: Patti Power

Details: The only Australian parrot with a completely red head. Known to be gentle and social, often seen visiting gardens.

Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: An introduced species, often seen around Somerset. Was once the emblem of the former Esk Shire.

Mistletoebird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum)

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.

King-Parrot (Female) (Alisterus scapularis)

Artist: Leigh Pearson

Details: Similar to males, but with a completely green head and chest. Often seen in pairs or family groups.

Double-barred Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Details: A petite, cheerful finch with a distinctive black “double bar” across its chest.

Blue-faced Honeyeater (Entomyzon cyanotis)

Artist: Lisa Davis

Also known as: Banana Bird Details: Recognizable by its striking blue face and energetic feeding behavior.

Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)

Artist: Leigh Pearson

Details: A shy monotreme covered in spines, feeding on ants and termites. Often seen waddling slowly across bushland.