Not a bird but who doesn't love a wombat? Cradle Mountain, Tasmania #NaturePhotography #Marsupials #AustralianWildlife #wildoz #wombat

It's #wrensday and to celebrate, this little Superb Fairy-wren is tenderising her breakfast. (Boat Harbour, Tasmania) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #birdingtasmania #WildOz

Excited to see a charm of beautiful European Goldfinches foraging for breakfast at Boat Harbour, Tasmania. I was unaware that they are in Australia! They were Introduced to Australia in the 19th century. (Carduelis carduelis) #birds #birdphotography #WildOz

A pair of Green Rosellas feeding on a recently mown lawn near Wynyard, Tasmania. These birds are endemic to Tasmania and are Australia's largest rosella. (Platycercus caledonicus) #birds #birdwatching #birding #WildOz #birdphotography #rosella #parrots

A handsome Sulphur-crested Cockatoo posing for the camera with another flying in from behind. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Day 2 of my trip to Tasmania brought me my first endemic birds - Tasmanian Native Hens. They are flightless members of the Rail family aka "turbo chooks" because they're extremely fast runners, reaching speeds of up to 50 km/h. Apparently they can also swim. #birds #birdwatching #birding #WildOz

Sulphur-crested Cockatoos feeding on blossoms Bonnie Doon, Victoria #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Buff-banded Rail having a splash in the Myall River, Buladelah, yesterday. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterbirds #WildOz

A nesting Black Swan, Hardhead Duck and a Dusky Moorhen family foraging on Lake Eden, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterbirds #WildOz

As the sun rises, Long-billed Corella is enjoying some early morning allopreening (Lake Eden, Qld) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Superb Fairy-wren trying to escape my lens... Lamington National Park, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #wren #fairy-wren #WildOz

Magpie siblings deciding who will be more dominant or just brothers arm (leg) wrestling? The one on the left is usually more dominant. Their sister watched on from the sidelines. They stayed in this position for over 2 minutes. #birds #magpie #birdwatching #birdphotography #australianbirds #WildOz

The Pied Currawong dawn chorus... It's beautiful to listen to but how I miss seeing all the tiny birds that used to visit. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #birdsong #WildOz

Magpie Geese feeling the heat on another very warm Brisbane morning. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterfowl #WildOz

Reflections of Australasian Darter and Pacific Black Duck Lake Eden, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterbirds #qldbirds

A large group of Pied Currawongs arrived in the backyard this morning. Among them was the one on the left which has half of its bill missing but still seems quite healthy, for now. #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #currawong #WildOz

A tiny Mangrove Gerygone foraging just above the high tide line. Also known as Mangrove Warbler (Gerygone levigaster) #birds #birdwatching #birding #BribieIsland #birdphotography #australianbirds #songbird

Rainbow Lorikeets and Rock Doves enjoying breakfast. Esk, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots

Eastern Reef Egret looking for breakfast... Airlie Beach, Qld (Egretta sacra) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #wadingbird #WildOz

The sun is up and it feels like a Kookaburra kind of morning... #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #kingfisher

A majestic pair of White-bellied Sea Eagles soaring over Hinze Dam, Gold Coast Hinterland (Icthyophaga leucogaster) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #raptor #WildOz

After the breeding season is complete, male Superb Fairy-wrens moult their breeding colours and adopt eclipse plumage. During the winter months the eclipse males lose all of their breeding colours except the blue tail. Here's one with a brown female. #wren #birds #birding #birdphotography #WildOz

A magnificent pair of Whistling Kites sighted beneath their nest at Peter Faust Dam, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #raptor #WildOz

Both of my local Buff-banded Rails love having a bath. I knew that ugly fruit bowl could be put to better use! #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterbirds #WildOz

Tiny Red-capped Plovers are only 14–16 cm in size and forage for molluscs, small crustaceans and possibly some vegetation. Bribie Island, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #shorebirds

Welcome Swallows enjoying the sun before the rain set in for the day. Bribie Island, Qld (Hirundo neoxena) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #WildOz

One of my local Buff-banded Rails enjoying a bath. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #waterbirds #WildOz #Buff-bandedRail

Osprey with catch of the day... Fingal Head, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #Ospreys #WildOz

Australian Magpies don't always build the most attractive nests. This one has used some wire coat hangers and other discarded items in his creation. #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #magpie #WildOz

Two of the many calls of a Pale-headed Rosella aka Moreton Bay Rosella, Blue-cheeked Rosella, or White-cheeked Rosella It does focus in a second or two... (Platycercus adscitus) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

So many blooms for such a tiny bird. Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #WildOz #honeyeater

A gathering of Pelicans and Silver Gulls at Sandgate, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #shorebirds #WildOz

Little Corellas soaking up the sun at Landsborough, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots

They're a little hard to see but there are three Tawny Frogmouths in the tree... Deception Bay, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #tawnyfrogmouth #WildOz

It's always a great start to the day when Plumed Whistling-ducks land on your shed roof (Dendrocygna eytoni) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #Duck

This is Australia HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY! 🇦🇺🦘🇦🇺🐨🇦🇺🦜🇦🇺 #NaturePhotography #Marsupials #AustralianWildlife #wildoz #Aussie #AustraliaDay2026 #happyaustraliaday #nature #Wallaby

Little Corella seems pleased with the abundance of seed pods available for breakfast #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

White-necked heron formerly known as the Pacific heron moving slowly and stealthily in search of a meal. (Ardea pacifica) Maleny, Qld #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #heron #WildOz

Eastern Yellow Robin sighted at Forgan Cove, Qld (Eopsaltria australis) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #robin #WildOz

Buff-banded Rail mating update from 7 Dec: 1 chick caught on wildlife cam. Shy at first, but a better view near the end of the clip as it follows a parent. A lot of currawongs and crows around. Hope they haven't taken the rest of the chicks. #birdwatching #birding #birds #australianbirds #waterbird

Chestnut-breasted Mannikin near Lake Eden, Qld Also known as Chestnut-breasted Munia #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #finch #WildOz

One of five Channel-billed Cuckoos in my local area. They are the largest parasitic birds in the world and can be heard shrieking as they fly not only in daylight but through the wee hours. (Migrant bird from New Guinea / Indonesia) #birds #birdwatching #birding #cuckoo #WildOz

A fast-moving Superb fairy-wren looking for breakfast #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #Wrensday #WildOz

Little Corellas feeding after a crash landing... #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Little Corellas performing on top of a power pole... #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Cheeky Rainbow Lorikeet feeding... #birds #birdwatching #birding

During the day, Bush Stone-curlews tend to remain inactive, sheltering in tall grass or beneath low shrubs. These four made no effort to hide, showing their graceful movements as they came towards me. (Burhinus grallarius) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #WildOz

Sulphur-crested Cockatoos starting their day with a noisy gathering on my roof (Cacatua galerita) #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #WildOz

Little Corellas enjoying their first breakfast of 2026. Thank you all for your follows, likes & lovely comments. Wishing you a happy and peaceful New Year! 🎆🎇🕊️💚🦜 #birds #birdwatching #birding #birdphotography #australianbirds #parrots #HappyNewYear2026

The Cane Toad New Years Eve spa party was in full swing when Security spotted the camera. He then put a stop to the filming... #NaturePhotography #toads #AustralianWildlife #wildoz