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We weave film and photos into short videos to capture what we have seen and experienced. See more at our YouTube channel.

TUCKER TIME: COCKATOOS & PARROTS (1:17)

Just a glimpse at four Australian cockatoos and parrots enjoying their tucker.

CROSSING THE NULLARBOR (1:06)

In my younger life I studiously avoided ever driving across the Nullarbor - but more recently, I've just really wanted to do it - to see what's out there and to be in those wide open and silent spaces. Turns out it was fantastic! Here is just a glimpse of that silence and solitude.

PELICANS PLUS AT FORSTER (1:23)

Forster has landed between the ocean and the lakes - the birds know this! See our blog here.

NEW HOLLAND HONEYEATER SUPPING ON KANGAROO PAWS (0:46)

You have to be really quick to keep up with these little guys - dinner is not relaxing!

TO THE WINEGLASS BAY LOOKOUT (1:13)

We enjoyed the (four hundred steps) climb to the summit of the Wineglass Bay Lookout on the Freycinet Peninsula on a stunning day.

INTO THE HEART OF THE FOREST: LORINNA (1:05)

If you're keen on languid days immersed in birdlife, nature, with resplendent forest and a stunning lake, try Lorinna in Tasmania. Here are a few scenes from our experience.

MILKSHAKE HILLS LOOKOUT WALK (1:05)

This compelling walk to the lookout at Milkshake Hills is well worth the effort - stunning views over wide open spaces, a huge variety of vegetation, and the chance of seeing a 'swifty' (swift parrot). Spoiler alert: we didn't.

TROWUTTA ARCH (0:57)

Our first stop on the Tarkine Drive was Trowutta Arch... It was like stepping into a wonderland – palm fronds and tall trees, leaf litter and bird song in this shaded vegetation.

TASSIE'S NORTH BY NORTH WEST (2:03)

This was our first day in Tassie (Feb 2023), and we were off to its north-west corner to visit family, see the sights and get to the Tarkine. Look out local beauties: Penguin, Boat Harbour and Stanley!

GETTING INTO THE SPIRIT OF TASMANIA (1:27)

In February 2023, we crossed the Bass Strait to Tasmania, taking our vehicle on the Spirit of Tasmania ferry. We are happy to report a smooth crossing.

THE GANNET CHICKS ARE PREPARING TO FLEDGE (1:23)

On a recent visit to Victoria's Point Danger Gannet colony (in Feb 2023), we saw the chicks preparing to fledge.

A MINUTE WITH AN ECHIDNA (0:55)

Snuffling in the dirt for tasty morsels, and using those bristles to ward off your enemies - what's not to like?

KANGARUCCI BATH-TIME

An eastern grey mum and Bub having bath-time - Tower Hill Nature Reserve, Victoria, Australia

ALL YOU NEED IS ...(0:39)

A few moments with the koalas at Tower Hill Reserve near Warrnambool on the south-west cast of Victoria, Australia

THE RUFOUS BRISTLEBIRD GETS THE WORM (0:23)

This little chap was having a very productive snacking expedition in Cape Otway.

GROOMIN' GALAHS (0:12)

Pinks and grey galahs as seen in Eynesbury, Victoria. The male has the black eye and he is grooming the female.

GANG-GANG COCKATOOS IN LOVE (1:01)

When you can't get your girl's attention, try hanging upside down! Gang-gang cockatoos, Plenty Gorge, Victoria

SCENES FROM WINTON WETLANDIA (2:33)

The hauntingly beautiful Winton Wetlands are always stunning, and especially so on a sizzling summer day...here are some glimpses, including aerial footage, of what we saw on our recent visit. See more detail in our blog post.

HIDDEN GEMS AT MOUNT BRUNO (1:33)

We spent a couple of days enjoying the birds, butterflies and bush at Mount Bruno near the Warby-Ovens Ranges, just north of Glenrowan in Victoria. More details in this blog post.

JUVENILE GREY FANTAIL (0:29)

We enjoyed watching this bubby going about its business at Shepherds Bush, Melbourne. More details in this blog post.

DELIGHTFUL SHEPHERDS BUSH (2:57)

What a nature haven in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne! We had a delightful morning, marvelling at the birds, the trees and flowers, and all the sights and sounds this lovely walk has to offer. For the details, read our blog post.

BUILDING THE TROOPY - HIGHS AND LOWS SO FAR (1:08)

We decided to get a 4WD camper so we could get better access to birds and nature in remote places...and so our Troopy journey began. But 4WDing can't just be for young blokes, right? In this update, we share what we've done so far, and what's worked for us as "senior gals" - and the challenges we are yet to overcome. For the details, read our blog.

PLENTY GORGE - PLENTY BEAUTIFUL! (2:31)

Plenty Gorge is a massive parkland area less than 20 kilometres from Melbourne. On our visit, we saw an eastern rosella glowing like a Christmas tree decoration - this was a sure sign that summer had arrived at last...read our blog post.

AN INTIMATE MOMENT FOR THE GANNETS AT PORTLAND (0:56)

This is a short clip showcasing the courtship between Australasian gannets (November 2022, Portland Victoria). Better with sound on. See our blog post.

TAWNY FROGMOUTHS AT BANYULE FLATS RESERVE (2:18)

When summer finally arrived, we headed out for a walk at the lovely Banyule Flats Reserve in suburban Melbourne, Australia. Finding tawny frogmouths was a real bonus! See our blog post.

SPRING AT ITS BEST - RAILWAY DAM (2:14)

If you happen to be heading to Castlemaine from Melbourne, chances are you'll pass through Chewton, an historical gold mining town on the traditional lands of the the Dja Dja Wurrung peoples. Well, keep an eye out for Railway Dam, a quiet spot on the edge of the Fryers Range State Forest, between Chewton and Elphinstone. The day we visited, it was showing spring at its absolute best. See our blog post.

BALCOMBE ESTUARY WALK TO THE BRIARS (1:55)

We recently discovered The Briars on Mornington Peninsula, and loved it...we also knew we would return to a nearby walk from The Briars to Mt Martha Beach, and see the Balcombe Estuary. The walk is known for eastern yellow robins and other lovely bush birds. We weren't disappointed. See our blog post.

VISITING THE GANNETS IN PORTLAND (1:53)

There's so much to see and do in this part of Victoria, we will definitely return, and soon. The gannets alone make it worth the drive! We feel so privileged to have seen them. Read our blog post.

A STUNNING WALKAT THE BRIARS (0:45)

The Briars is a wonderful place to visit: just inland from Mt Martha on the Mornington Peninsula, it consists of 230 hectares of conservation park and wildlife sanctuary, with a heritage homestead, a cafe and more. Entry to the Sanctuary, surprisingly, is free. See our blog post.

A VISIT TO CLARKESDALE BIRD SANCTUARY (1:41)

We stumbled across Clarkesdale on the Birdlife website... what a hidden gem close to Ballarat. The Sanctuary is about two hours from Melbourne and about 30 minutes from Ballarat. The day we visited, it was very empty (of people) and full of birdsong - rather lovely! See our blog post.

BIG SWAMP - LOVELY BIRDS 1:47

Big Swamp is a 31ha wetlands and conservation park quite close to the Bunbury city centre. It was originally an aboriginal hunting ground, then market gardens and in the 60s a landfill site. But now, it's a lovely place to go for a walk, surrounded by two kilometres of flat and accessible bitumen and boardwalk paths. And plenty of nature on display. See our blog post.

YELLOW-TAILED BLACK COCKATOOS IN YARRA PARK (0:51)

Every year the yellow-tailed black cockatoos come for a visit to Yarra Park, home of the MCG, in central Melbourne. Well, despite the weather, they're back and seem to be enjoying the pine cones, chewing on the elm trees, and generally making a (lovely) racket. We always enjoy them! See our blog post.