Splendid fairy-wren
Fairy-wrens are among the most beautiful birds in Australia. This one was photographed on Noonbah in mulga country.
The Diamantina Shire
This sign is at the top of the Birdsville Track as you cross from South Australia into Queensland. The Shire’s wealth lies within its cattle industry, tourism and the natural…
Baby Emu
This baby emu was abandoned by its mother on Noonbah Station. A baby emu or emu chick is what you call the little bird that emerges from an emu egg.…
Leaving the yards
Better roads and better road trains have contributed to an improvement in livestock condition over decades. In good seasons, cattle can be moved onto native pasture easily. When the rains…
Long-haired rat
The long-haired rat (Rattus villosissimus), is a species of rodent in the family Muridae which is native to Australia. In times of plenty they are spread across the landscape and…
White-breasted Woodswallow
The White-breasted Woodswallow is found through most of Queensland. It is usually found close to water. In the winter, early in the morning, groups cluster together like this to warm…
Goodenia ovata
Goodenia is a genus of about 200 species, almost all of which are confined to Australia. The genus gives its name to the Goodeniaceae family which includes several other well…
Mallee Ringneck Parrots
These parrots are native to Australia. The Australian ringneck was first described by English naturalist George Shaw and drawn by Frederick Polydore Nodder in the 1805 in their work The…
Knob-tailed gecko
This knob-tailed gecko was photographed by Angus in the rocky knobs on the edge of the Morney Plain. It was found using a head torch and spotted with eye shine.…
Mustering
Stockmen and women are moving several thousand head of livestock to yards for drafting with some being returned to the paddock and others being moved to market.