Gliding above the raspberry and veggie patches are the Australian Wedge-tailed Eagles; the property’s two guardian spirits, each stationed to keep an eye on the growing produce below.

Local sculptor and photojournalist Steve Finmore created the eagles from recycled Australian-made car parts. Engine heat shields from old Commodores form the birds’ wings, while other cowling and engine parts make up the rest of their bodies and abalone shells bite down as the eagles’ beaks.

The Australian Wedge-tailed Eagle is the country’s largest bird of prey, with an average wingspan between 182 and 232cm. Hovering above the produce beds, these eagles pay homage to this iconic and majestic Australian creature. While you are here in the mountains, look up and around, you may just see the real thing.