Bird Photo Challenge #11: Great Egret

The Great Egret (Ardea alba) is one of our absolute favourite wetland birds.  With its slender appearance, pristine plumage and elegant flight, this a magnificent bird and we feel privileged every time we see one.  Not only does it feature in many of our photographs, it is also the inspiration for the most intricate quilt…

White Terns

Bird Photo Challenge #9: White Tern

The White Tern (Gygis alba) would have to be the most graceful delicate seabird we have ever seen.   It is a small pelagic bird living in oceanic areas and a stunning subject for our #9 Bird Photography Challenge.  It stole our heart last year when we discovered it at Lord Howe Island, and we are…

Woodhen

Bird Photo Challenge #8: Woodhen

Not so long ago the Woodhen (Gallirallus sylvestris) was considered one of the rarest birds on earth.   Endemic to Lord Howe Island, 650 kilometres off the Australian coast, this iconic bird has recovered from near extinction and is the very special subject of our #8 Bird Photography Challenge.  This post is dedicated to our dear…