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.
The Olive-Backed Oriole is a stunning bird species that can be found in various parts of Australia. These birds are known for
Yabbarra Beach in Narooma, NSW is not a swimming beach , it is far too wild for that. A few surfers brave
The Australian National Botanic Gardens in ACT, offers a great opportunity to get up close with some of Australia’s Lizards, hundreds of
I have been on many beaches in my time, but never have I seen such lush green vegetation in rockpools. The beaches
The Blue & Yellow Macaw (Ara ararauna), also known as the blue-and-gold macaw, is a large Neotropical parrot distinguished by its predominantly
The Pied Heron, a fascinating bird species, can be spotted in the picturesque Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve, nestled within the captivating landscapes
