Birds

Black Swan stretching its white-tipped wings while standing among green waterweed at Lake Lorne.

Black-Swan-Lake-LorneBlack Swan, Lake Lorne — a moment of grace as it reveals the striking contrast of black and white plumage.

Kookaburra perched on a gum tree branch at Numerella, feathers fluffed against the cool air.

Kookaburra-NumerellaKookaburra, Numerella — resting high in the gums, embodying the calm spirit of the bush.

Red-browed Finch at Wallagoot, NSW, Australia – small bird with red brow and tail

Red-Browed-FinchRed-browed Finch feeding on the porch at Wallagoot, NSW.

Rainbow Lorikeet perched on a tree branch, showing vibrant red, green, and blue feathers with soft background foliage."

Rainbow lorikeet -Raymond IslandRainbow Lorikeet resting among the branches on Raymond Island.

Rainbow Lorikeet perched on a tree branch at Raymond Island, Australia, showing its vibrant red, blue, green, and yellow plumage

Rainbow Lorikeet - Raymond Island 2Rainbow Lorikeet on Raymond Island

Young swan cygnet stepping through grass at Lake Lorne, with fluffy down feathers and siblings in the background

Swan Sygnets - Lake LorneA fluffy cygnet takes its first careful steps at Lake Lorne, with its siblings close behind.

A purple swamphen bends down to feed its downy black chick among green duckweed at Lake Lorne, Victoria, in soft natural light.

Water-Hen-feeding chick-Lake-LorneA tender moment between a purple swamphen and its chick, captured at Lake Lorne. The vivid plumage and quiet wetlands setting reflect the calm beauty of nature’s care.

A black swan stretches its wings over green duckweed at Lake Lorne, showing bright white feathers and red beak in soft sunlight.

Black Swan Stretching at Lake LorneA moment of quiet strength as a black swan stretches its wings across Lake Lorne. The sunlight reveals the beauty of contrast — black and white, stillness and movement.