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 Variegated Fairywren, a vibrant small bird, is a delightful sight at Mermaid Pool near Manly Dam. Males display striking blue and
Queen Victoria’s Head in Western Australia refers to a distinctive rock formation found in the remote Kimberley region. Shaped by natural erosion,
An opportunity came up to join a photographer mate in Alice Springs, for a drive back to Sydney, so I flew out
Yabbarra Beach in Narooma, NSW is not a swimming beach , it is far too wild for that. A few surfers brave
On a visit to the famous El Questro in The Kimberley region of Western Australia, every evening there would be some rather
The heliotrope flower, also known as Heliotropium Amplexicaule, is a fragrant plant with clusters of small, blue/purple flowers. Bees are often attracted
