Oliver Smith - Wildlife Photography

07/09/2026

Fairy wrens are a photographers favourite. With great plumages and even better names.

This is a Southern Emu Wren, with the male in the foreground showing off his lovely breeding blue colours. These birds are small but have wonderful tail feathers that are about two-thirds the length of the bird itself.

31/08/2026

A slender tree frog.

27/08/2026

Enjoying my Slender tree frogs recently. They are so well hidden in the reeds but once you get your eye in you'd be amazed at how many there are.

24/08/2026

Slender Tree Frog whose Latin name is 'Litoria adelaidensis'.

It's named after Adelaide...a city where this frog is not found...sure why not!

19/06/2026

Finding a tawny frog mouth is always a treat. These masters of camouflage hardly move during the day and won't make a sound.

I was taking a little lunch break and been sat around for half an hour before noticing this bird and its mate just watching me.

11/06/2026

Crested Pigeon getting bullied in the park.

In a not so glamorous park in Sydney this family of Noisy Miners weren't happy with this pigeon. The pigeon and its mate had been foraging on the ground when the family of miners swooped down and started chasing the poor pigeons off. Both species are very common in the urban parks around the city and often I would find the miners harassing the pigeons and other city dwelling birds.

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09/06/2026

A beautiful sulphur Cockatoo. These birds are a common sight in and around the Sydney area, and if you can't see them you can normally hear them!

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05/06/2026

The Powerful Owl.

Australia's largest owl, this bird did not disappoint. I was amazed to find this bird and it's partner within walking distance to Sydney's Central Business District.

These massive birds are capable of taking on prey weighing more than themselves such as possums! Just take a look at those talons! Epic!

25/05/2026

21/05/2026

"Watching through feathers" - A recent Great Created Tern image.

It has been way too long since I've posted anything to social media and actually I really haven't been going out with the camera too much lately. But I have a little trip away next week to explore a new part of Australia, and spend some quality time in nature with the camera. I can't wait to share more of that with you in time and get back into my photography.

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