Mt. Coot-Tha | Kookaburra
Being able to photograph this species in the wild was certainly an experience I will never forget. I remember distinctly walking on a trail down Mt Coot-Tha back in October, optimistically searching for wildlife, to no avail. However, after a while of waiting, my mum and I noticed this Kookaburra perching on a tree some 10 metres left of the path. Although my mum was largely disinterested, I felt a huge rush of excitement, squealing in joy. Faster than I could think, I reached for my camera and began taking photos. Here is a small selection of those.
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Brisbane City Botanic Gardens | White Ibis
This species is found along the coasts of mainland Australia, and is commonly criticised for causing havoc when searching for food in urban areas. Similarly to the stereotypical seagull in the UK, this species is known to commonly search through bins in hopes of finding food, causing a variety of issues.
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Mt. Coot-Tha | Rainbow Lorikeet
The rainbow lorikeet is widespread across Australia's North, East and South-Eastern coasts, and is classified as being of Least Concern by the IUCN.
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Australia Zoo | Water Dragon
The Water Dragon is a species of reptile native to many parts of Australia's coastal areas, but are most prevalent along the East coast. This individual was roaming Australia Zoo, not too far from one of the various saltwater crocodile enclosures, surprising many guests before scurrying back into the bushes.
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Mt. Coot-Tha | Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo
On my trip to Australia, I was lucky enough to see this species for the first time, in two settings. The first of which is at Australia Zoo, as seen in a different collection. Here, I showcase my collection of their wild counterparts, from Mt Coot-Tha.
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