Aussie Avian Portraits I

The many posts in this blog dedicated to birds show how Australia’s birdlife has captured and held my interest during the eleven months Vilis and I have spent in this country. More than that, I&...

Aussie Frog Operas and Reptile Portraits

Again last evening, the sound of steady rain lulled me to sleep, as did soothing melodies sung by frogs ensconced in our yard. I’ve identified only three frog species  – green tree frog, orna...

Rain and the Northern Lights Film Festival

In early afternoon, I walked in the rain, thunder rumbling from within dense, pale cloud above. Schoolboys cycled furiously past me, squinting against the slanting downpour that covered the parkway pa...

Cool Aussie Trees

With over 700 species of eucalypts alone, Australia possesses an amazing variety of trees. During our travels, Vilis and I have been enchanted by brilliant white ghost gums clinging to red rock walls ...