The Lure of the Reef

  Corals and tropical fish have a wonderful appeal.  Monkey Bay on Great Keppel Island gives a small glimpse of what awaits on the Great Barrier Reef.

Brahminy Kite

Bird Photography Challenge #29: Brahminy Kite

We often admire the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) along the coast, particularly in Queensland along the mangrove flats.  It is unmistakable and you can see why it is also known in Australia as the red-backed sea eagle.  This beautiful bird of prey is the subject of our #29 Bird Photography Challenge.

Bird Photography Challenge #26: Yellow-Bellied Sunbird

One of the delights we had while walking on Great Keppel Island in Queensland during our recent winter cruise was to discover the Yellow-Bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis), also known as Olive-Backed Sunbird. This bright little bird with a distinctively down-curved bill and striking colours was a first sighting for us and it takes pride of…