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 Jacky Winter is a small bird native to Australia, typically found in woodland and forest habitats. It measures around 13 cm
The heliotrope flower, also known as Heliotropium Amplexicaule, is a fragrant plant with clusters of small, blue/purple flowers. Bees are often attracted
Still putting the Tamron 150-500mm lens through its paces down in the bushland of Georges Head, I had more Kookaburras that sat
The sun conure (Aratinga solstitialis), also known as the sun parakeet, is a medium-sized parrot with strikingly vibrant colours, native to northeastern
Without even planning a photo shoot, a mate and I on a casual day out ended up in the southern part of
The Olive-Backed Oriole is a stunning bird species that can be found in various parts of Australia. These birds are known for
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