Bird Photography Challenge #55: Willy Wagtail

No prize for guessing what the Willy Wagtail (Rhipidura  leucophrys) owes its name to: the habit of wagging its tail from side to side when foraging on the ground.  This best known of Australian fantails is the bold and cheeky subject of our #55 Bird Photography Challenge. What does it look like? The largest of…

Sea Change: A Shared Dream

For many years we have had a traditional work life, punctuated by sailing weekends and long cruising holidays.  For many years we have dreamed of starting a new season in our life, doing a sea change, and soon this dream will turn into reality.

Emu portrait

Bird Photography Challenge # 54: Emu

The Emu (Dromaius novaehollandiae) is the largest native bird in Australia. This flightless bird is an important icon of our country, appearing on our coat of arms and various coins and prominent in aboriginal mythology. It is the subject of our 54th Bird Photography Challenge.