Topography of a Red Continent

The Ross River gleamed blue and smooth beneath a clear sky smeared with bits of cloud as I cycled to the Ross River Bush Gardens early this morning, mentally ticking off bird sightings and voices as I...

Townsville Winter Morning

It is said that a picture speaks a thousand words; therefore, I let this picture speak for me. I title it simply Winter Morning in Townsville.   Today’s birds: Australian magpies, rainbow l...

Bird Hunt along Ross River, Townsville

There are many days when I record birds in conjunction with other activities, much like eating a side dish of chips along with a hamburger. On other days, like today, I set out to spot and record as m...

As Winter Solstice Approaches

Western Australia, Day 20 Townsville: Cold wind buffeted my bare limbs as I walked quickly into Idalia via the Bowen Road bridge and Ross River Parkway. From the bridge, the sun painted stark images o...