AW
Australian Wildlife
Photography
All images are taken in the animal's natural environment !
Documenting some of the wildlife activities on the Arbordale property
in the Northern Rivers district of New South Wales, Australia.
Past news ...
August - 2009 ...
... cooling off on a hot day, Kevina (as we lovingly call her) hugs the cool grey-green trunk of a Cadagi Gum tree. She not only uses the corridor of these stately trees as a pathway to the rest of the property, but as we discovered, finds the leaves to be one of her favourite foods.
... Kevina features in our range of
Photo-Image T-shirts.
Aug 23 '09
Kevina has been spotted with a new baby. As soon as we get some good photos, we'll post them and have a naming competition!
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... you may have seen a Koala before,
but have you heard their incredible call?
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to listen ...
'Monty' the Carpet Python spends most of his time resting, anywhere he wants to ...
September 2009 ...
... it's reached that time of year when the Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) start renovating their nests in preparation for the mating season. The proximity of the property to the shoreline and many large rivers, ensures a rich supply of food for the Osprey and their young. From a distance, the Osprey, although considerably smaller, can sometimes be confused with the immature White-bellied Sea Eagle.
... or, at over 3.5 metres long, going anywhere he wants to, without any interference from us.
... the Black Bean
(Castanospermum australe) is a native rainforest tree, prized by many animals for it's large bunches of spectacular red blossoms, especially the equally spectacular looking Rainbow Lorikeet. This Lorikeet is standing sentry over his tree, now in full bloom, occasionally feeding but also ready to chase off other birds not of his species. The incredible plumage of the Rainbow Lorikeet now comes into play amongst vegetation like this, proving to be excellent camouflage.
October 2009 ...
... Dear old 'Kevin' has turned up just in time for the mating season. 'Old' is the operative word, as we have observed him on the property for many years. Time has not been kind to Kevin - you can see it in his face now and in his loss of weight, with his ribs evident through his fur. But here he is again, sitting high up in a gum tree that flanks our driveway, honking and grunting and bellowing at the top of his lungs, usually about 4 o'clock in the morning. But we love him dearly and it's good to know he's here again, doing what comes naturally!
