The sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis), also known as the sun parakeet, is a medium-sized parrot with strikingly vibrant colours, native to northeastern South America. Adult males and females look alike, both featuring black beaks, mostly golden-yellow plumage, orange-tinted underparts and faces, and wings and tails tipped in green and blue.
During a recent trip to Yeppoon in Queensland, I had the pleasure of visiting Cooberrie Park Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s an incredible place if you’re looking for a hands-on experience with a wide variety of animals. I nearly missed spotting these two little birds, but I’m so glad I didn’t. The photos haven’t been colour-enhanced—these birds really are that bright and colourful in real life.
During my road trip from Sydney to Broome in Australia, I encountered a captivating sight of numerous birds soaring near the roadside.
On yet another walk around the Middle Head area just past Mosman in Sydney, I was hoping to be able to capture
Another year, another visit to Taronga Zoo on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. I am fortunate to live only five minutes away so
A hot afternoon in Kununura, lake side at Lake Kununura, looking once again for the Crocodiles that rest here, I noticed the
Taking the opportunity to get out from lockdown once again, I headed out to Middle Head, not too far from where I
Another adventure to the NSW Outback after another long lockdown, and this time wildlife was everywhere we looked. This trip more so
