Field notes, quiet observations, and wildlife encounters from a solitary naturalist.
Stories That Stay With You
This journal is shaped by slow walks, quiet grief, and the soft work of noticing. If these pieces have kept you company, you can support my work through PayPal.
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Read about how this mum wasn’t prepared for a Side Quest! Written in a way that would make my son Alex smile.
- The Side Quest Begins….Part One. I didn’t realise motherhood came with hidden levels.… Read more: The Side Quest Begins….
- Part 2Part 2 Things You Learn When You’re Forced to Be… Read more: Part 2
- Memorandum 1Memorandum 1 The Types You Meet on the Side Quest.… Read more: Memorandum 1
Welcome to My World! Join me as I explore Australia’s birds, wildlife, and natural places through photography, stories, and field notes. Along the way, I’ll also share scenic walks, local cafés, events, and the little discoveries that make every adventure worth remembering.
- 15 minute Walk in my BackyardFifteen Minutes in my backyard on a walk. Did I… Read more: 15 minute Walk in my Backyard
- Mount Alexander fungi
- Mount Alexander Regional ParkA ridge of granite, wind, old stories — and the… Read more: Mount Alexander Regional Park
Step into the natural world through stories told in words and photographs. Each photo essay captures a unique encounter with Australia’s remarkable wildlife, exploring the behaviour, habitats, and quiet moments that often go unnoticed. From elusive mammals hidden in the forest understorey to birds silhouetted against the dawn sky, these essays invite you to slow down, observe, and experience nature one image at a time.
- Life in the Wetlands: A Photo Essay on the Swamp WallabyThere are moments in the Australian bush when the landscape… Read more: Life in the Wetlands: A Photo Essay on the Swamp Wallaby
- Into the Shadows: A Photo Essay on the Nankeen Night HeronSome birds announce their arrival with brilliant colours or unmistakable… Read more: Into the Shadows: A Photo Essay on the Nankeen Night Heron
- Watching Brolgas at DawnThere is a particular stillness that belongs only to the… Read more: Watching Brolgas at Dawn
Recent Posts
- The Art of Bird Photography: More Than Just a Picture
There is something magical about photographing birds. It isn’t simply about capturing a sharp image—it’s about preserving a fleeting moment in nature that may never happen again.… Read more: The Art of Bird Photography: More Than Just a Picture - How to Identify Birds by Their Silhouette
When colour fades in the early morning light or a bird passes high overhead, its silhouette often tells you more than its feathers ever could. One of… Read more: How to Identify Birds by Their Silhouette - Field note Nankeen Night Heron
- Life in the Wetlands: A Photo Essay on the Swamp Wallaby
There are moments in the Australian bush when the landscape seems almost empty. The birds have fallen silent, the breeze barely stirs the reeds, and the only… Read more: Life in the Wetlands: A Photo Essay on the Swamp Wallaby - Into the Shadows: A Photo Essay on the Nankeen Night Heron
Some birds announce their arrival with brilliant colours or unmistakable calls. The Nankeen Night Heron does neither. It prefers silence, patience and the fading light of evening,… Read more: Into the Shadows: A Photo Essay on the Nankeen Night Heron
A few of my favorite captures — moments that didn’t need words.
Field notes, quiet observations, and wildlife encounters from a solitary naturalist.