These tiny little birds are plentiful where I live in the Dandenong Ranges. They are honeyeaters so can often be seen hovering with their beaks inside of flowers. They move extremely fast and it was many, many months before I could even get a shot of one. I think I’m improving – or they’re getting…
Category: Australian wildlife
Watching for worms
With all the rain we’ve had, even during what is supposed to be summer, we’ve had the kookaburras in our gum trees waiting and watching for worms, their favourite pasttime.
Orphaned Joey Wallaby
Rescued – the poor mother was dying and came to a neighbour’s house before collapsing. My neighbour noticed the young joey and got in touch with the council for help. She called me to come get some pictures before the youngster was taken away to be cared for. Poor little thing. At this stage we…
Wren on a post
This pretty little wren was enjoying some sunshine on a post in our garden. I was hiding under our willow tree to get the shot.
Superior Fairy-wren (female)
Busy watching me, this wren didn’t take off as quickly as most.