Nature

Athabasca Falls – An Influential Attractive Waterfall

Athabasca Falls is a waterfall in Jasper National Park on the upper Athabasca River. This is approximately 30 kilometers south of the townsite of Jasper, Alberta, Canada, and just...

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis)

Western Rosella (Platycercus icterotis) or moyadong is a quiet and unobtrusive bird in contrast to most other Rosellas....

Wapiti (Cervus canadensis) – Methods of Pursuit

The Wapiti (Cervus canadensis) is the lordliest of all true deer. Among all the beasts of the chase,...

Pied Honeyeater (Certhionyx variegatus)

The pied Honeyeater (Certhionyx variegatus) is a nomadic black honeyeater depending also on nectar from eremophila bushes. It...

Great Bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis)

Throughout the tropical woodlands of northern Australia, the Great Bowerbird (Chlamydera nuchalis) fills the niche of other Chlamydera...

Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)

Family: The Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae) is the largest member of the Kingfisher subfamily Halcyoninae. Habitat: Nesting requires tree holesoles. It can also be found...

Dazzling Velvet-purple Coronet: Nature’s Living Jewel

Identification: Velvet-purple Coronet is a spectacular medium-sized coronet that has a black head, primaries, and central tail feathers, white tail sides, and small white...

Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica)

There is only one native starling in Australia, the Metallic Starling (Aplonis metallica). This bird observation confirms the opinion that starlings are delightful, despite...

Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos horribilis)

Identification: Grizzly bear has shaggy fur, especially on their shoulders and flanks; their front claws are longer than their hind claws, and their hind...

Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris)

Habitat: The Collared Kingfisher (Todiramphus chloris) is found mostly within coastal mangroves and big tidal creeks, where it lives singly or in loose pairs...

Red-backed Kingfisher – Capable of Living Far From Water

Habitat: The Red-backed Kingfisher (Todiramphus pyrrhopygius) is better adapted to Australia's desert lands than any of their relatives. Due to the fact that they...

Bubal Hartebeest – Strange Looking Extinct Animal

In the case of the Bubal Hartebeest (Alcelaphus buselaphus), it can be hard to determine whether it is a separate species. It is considered...

Viburnum – Trouble Free Fragrant Flowering Plant

Viburnums are a joy to grow because they are so trouble-free, and they offer so much. Most bear white flowers in mid or late...

Galah (Cacatua roseicapilla)

Galah is the only member of the cockatoo family within the genus Eolophus. It is quite common to see galahs in Australia. They are...

Rainbow Bee-eater (Merops ornatus)

Habitat: The Rainbow Bee-eater is a communal bird, whether residing on breeding grounds in southern and central Australia, in winter quarters in far northern...