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The famous Wild Dog “trot”. A Wild Dog trots along at 10km/h - 15km/h and can sustain this for many kilometres as they m...
09/09/2026

The famous Wild Dog “trot”.

A Wild Dog trots along at 10km/h - 15km/h and can sustain this for many kilometres as they move through their territory without exhausting themselves. Once they find prey, they can get up to 60km/h in burst of speed for the final catch. Endurance athletes of the bush!!

A Brown B***y takes a moment to preen its feathers after returning from a fishing trip out at sea. Feather maintenance,...
08/09/2026

A Brown B***y takes a moment to preen its feathers after returning from a fishing trip out at sea. Feather maintenance, primarily through preening and oil application, is critical to a water bird's survival. As these birds spend large amounts of time in or near water, compromised plumage directly impacts their ability to stay dry, warm, and mobile.

Afternoon drinks turns to chaos when one of the herd flinches and causes a stampede. Lions are known to frequent this w...
07/09/2026

Afternoon drinks turns to chaos when one of the herd flinches and causes a stampede.

Lions are known to frequent this waterhole and Blue Wildebeest are always on the menu. This small herd has come down for afternoon drinks, wary was the word of the day. One of the herd flinched for reasons unknown and this caused the rest to take flight. I was a little slow on the shutter button and had zoomed in too close but I think this image works.

I’m looking forward to these regal birds returning in a few months. It’s always a treat to hear them and then hopefully ...
06/09/2026

I’m looking forward to these regal birds returning in a few months. It’s always a treat to hear them and then hopefully find them sitting still for a moment, it makes the heat and humidity worth it. I also plan to go over to PNG to photograph a few more of these species. 😁

Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher

A Glossy Ibis living up to its name! A relaxing morning coffee in bed was disturbed a good friend calling to let me know...
04/09/2026

A Glossy Ibis living up to its name!

A relaxing morning coffee in bed was disturbed a good friend calling to let me know that there was a Glossy Ibis and some Pied Herons at what was becoming a well know spot. Coffee transferred to a travel mug, camera in hand I headed off. The morning did not disappoint. 😁

The soft sun gently lit up the iridescent colours of the ibis as it moved through the shallows hunting for food.

I have my eye on the weekend!!! Here is a cool fact about a hippos eye: Hippos possess a specialized, transparent third ...
03/09/2026

I have my eye on the weekend!!!

Here is a cool fact about a hippos eye: Hippos possess a specialized, transparent third eyelid called a nictitating membrane.
Hippos spend up to 16 hours a day submerged in rivers and lakes, this clear membrane acts like a natural pair of built-in goggles. It slides horizontally across the eye to protect it from aquatic debris, mud, and waterborne bacteria while still allowing the hippo to see clearly underwater.
Additionally, their eyes (along with their ears and nostrils) are positioned on the very top of their skull. This anatomical setup allows them to keep almost their entire multi-ton body submerged and cool while maintaining full visual awareness of their surroundings above the surface.

The look you get for interrupting a courtship by taking photos!! This Lovely Fairywren was doing his best to entertain ...
02/09/2026

The look you get for interrupting a courtship by taking photos!!

This Lovely Fairywren was doing his best to entertain a few females when I heard their singing. With their constant fluttering and movements, they are tricky subjects however after numerous attempts this beautiful male finally sat still to give me this look, a few quick captures and he darted off again.

An early morning drive before we had to pack up and leave found us this beautiful lioness. She has to have been one of ...
01/09/2026

An early morning drive before we had to pack up and leave found us this beautiful lioness. She has to have been one of the biggest females I have ever seen, sheer presence and power. She crossed the road in front of us then walked back onto the road slowly making her way. At one stage she stopped to sniff a shrub, she turned to give us this look which I was fortunate enough to be able to capture. Not long after, she melted away into the bush. What a moment!!

Another great sighting at Michaelmas Cay was this pair of Brown Noddys. They would take flight straight up into the air ...
31/08/2026

Another great sighting at Michaelmas Cay was this pair of Brown Noddys. They would take flight straight up into the air and have their fisticuffs before landing in the same spot only to repeat this agin and again.

Does anyone know what or why this was happening? There never seemed to be a result.

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