Kookaburra makes a nest
Quite a few different birds actually prefer the mud-based old ant nests on the side of a tree for their nest. Some collect mud...
What bird is that?
There would be quite a few people who would look at the bird pictured this week and wonder, "What Bird is That?" ...
Risky location for nest
Some years ago, there were a number of birds that were called 'Dotterels' all of which were part of a family group which also...
Nightjar is hard to spot
After a look at the illustration of the White-throated Nightjar, and comparing its plumage to the surroundings in which it is sitting, it is...
Good things in small packages
The name Weebill is most appropriate for this little bird as it is the smallest bird in Australia.
It is found throughout most of Australia...
It’s Curlew Time
At the time of writing, it must be Curlew Time. I have friends who can look down their driveway and see a Curlew...
Beautiful birds at Lady Eliot Island
Some years ago a group of photographers which included myself, spent a long weekend at Lady Eliot Island. This was in January when...
Word of the day: picnic
The word ‘picnic’ originally stems back to 1794, exactly 100 years after ‘pique-nique’ first appeared in the French language.
When the initial idea of a...
Topknot is the real deal
If I was to mention that a group of Topknot Pigeons had landed in one of our nearby trees recently, I'm sure a lot...
Noddies are common sight
Every year, from around July to late January, hundreds of Common Noddies in large groups, breed on islands right around the northern coastline...
Kingfisher’s favourite spot
People often ask about favourite birds. One bird that I have photographed many times at a different location is always a platform for...
Our favourite photos
For this article, I asked members of the Rockhampton Photo Club to share one of their all-time favourite photos that haven't been in a...
Thelma’s 107 reasons to celebrate
Celebrating an impressive 107 years of age, Capricorn Coast resident and former seamstress Thelma Eiseman may have slowed down a tad but the spark...
