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Funky Feet and Fierce Comb: The Charm of Comb-crested Jacanas
Fun & Interesting Facts About Comb-crested Jacanas: Elusive Water Dwellers These birds can only thrive on water bodies blanketed with floating vegetation—especially lily pads. Because water levels in Australia’s wetlands change with the seasons, not every pond will host Jacanas all year round. This makes finding them a little unpredictable and, for a photographer, all…
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Crazy Blooms, Colourful Birds: Australia’s Natural Duets
Australia’s Blossoming Diversity Australia is a land of countless climate zones and an incredible diversity of life forms. This richness is especially evident in its flowering plants. As a wildlife photographer, each season I find it impossible to walk past a blossoming bush or tree without stopping in admiration. From Flowers to Feathers Although I’ve…
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In Search of Shadows: My Encounters with Australian Owls
Australian owls are unlike their counterparts elsewhere in the world. Most species spend the day hidden inside tree hollows, rarely seen roosting in the open. They are entirely nocturnal, emerging only under the cover of darkness to hunt. This secretive behavior makes seeing them — and especially photographing them — both difficult and deeply rewarding.I’ve…
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Wing-Dryers and Deep Divers: The Cormorants of Australia
Fun Facts About Cormorants 🪶 Waterbirds with soggy feathers Unlike ducks and many other waterbirds, cormorants don’t have fully waterproof feathers. This might seem like a design flaw, but it actually helps them dive deeper and move more efficiently underwater. After a good fishing session, they’ll be seen perched with wings spread out, drying off…
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Willy Wagtails: Small Birds, Big Personalities
Fun facts about the Willy Wagtail Australia’s Most Iconic Little Flycatcher Willy Wagtails are one of the most beloved and iconic flycatchers in Australia, and it’s easy to see why. These small, agile birds are a common sight across the country, from bustling urban parks to remote deserts and wetlands. Known for their playful antics…
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Shooting in the Rain: Madness or Magic?
As you’ve probably guessed by now, my favourite weather for taking photos isn’t what most people would call ideal. Give me an overcast sky and a bit of drizzle any day. While others might be heading indoors, I’m heading out—camera in hand, raincoat zipped up. If you’re not into photography, you might be wondering: Why…