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 Australia Lorikeets are in great abundance on the east coast, even in the big cities and towns. They are cheeky as
Another adventure to the NSW Outback after another long lockdown, and this time wildlife was everywhere we looked. This trip more so
The National Botanic Gardens in Canberra is one of my favourite places to photograph. It offers a wealth of flowers, birds and
The Variegated Fairywren, a vibrant small bird, is a delightful sight at Mermaid Pool near Manly Dam. Males display striking blue and
Another year, another visit to Taronga Zoo on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. I am fortunate to live only five minutes away so
In February 2025, I photographed large bumblebees in Kaikōura, a stunning coastal town on New Zealand’s east coast. These introduced pollinators were
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