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  • Common Wallaroo Euro Bigurda Marsupial Kalbarri National Park Western Australia

    Common Wallaroo – Bigurda

    by iAMsafari

    “The estuary appeared this morning even more lovely than yesterday, and as the heavy morning mists arose, unfolding its beauties to our view, all those feelings came thrilling through my mind which explorers alone can know; flowering shrubs and trees, drooping foliage, a wide and placid expanse of water met the view; trickling springs and fertile flats were passed over by us; there was...

    October 3, 2017
    Comments 11
    Australian Mammals, Australian Wildlife, Wildlife
  • Common Brushtail Possum Trichosurus vulpecula Leeuwin Western Australia

    Brushtail Possum – Conto’s scrounging scavenger

    by iAMsafari

    After the Dingos of El Questro, Hyenas in Mpila and Moongooses on Sugerloaf, we can now add the possums at Conto’s – the scrounging scavengers of one of our favourite campsites in WA. Spot them on the prowl in the dark of the night, high in the canopy of the peppermint woodland; just stay around long enough around the campfire with torch, camera and...

    April 23, 2016
    Comments 0
    Australian Mammals, Australian Wildlife, Wildlife

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Northern Spiny-tailed Gecko Broome Bird Observatory Western Australia

Spiny Tailed Gecko

by iAMsafari

Spring slipped past us rather suddenly. Wildflowers common not even a fortnight ago disappeared without a single trace while Rose-tipped Mulla Mulla (Ptilotus manglesii) have popped up almost everywhere, signalling the start of summer with its dry and hot weather. Although these conditions have restricted my outdoor activities to some extent, recent upgrades of camera gear as well as Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop are the main culprits for my absence in the field. While spending many hours behind a computer screen is not my favourite pastime, I’ve become to realise that my photographic collection is in desperate need of proper organisation; a task postponed too often and which now I’m trying to complete bit by bit. I guess that looking back at memorable moments is the fun bit though, and now and then I even stumble upon some almost forgotten encounters, as this Spiny Tailed Gecko (Strophurus ciliaris) which was seen during a night walk at the Broome Bird Observatory. Well-adapted to hunting in the dark, geckos’ eyes are around 350 times more sensitive to light...

December 1, 2017
Comments 12
Australian Reptiles, Australian Wildlife, Wildlife

Recent Sightings

Little Egret Egretta garzetta Herdsman Lake Western Australia

Little Egret

by iAMsafari

The shallows and flooded grass on the fringes of Herdsman Lake host a variety of wading birds such as Spoonbills, Herons and Egrets. The latter are represented by two different species, with the big yellow-billed Eastern Great Egret (Ardea modesta) as a fairly common resident and the much smaller black-billed Little Egret (Egretta garzetta) as an occasional visitor. With water levels relatively high at the moment – much...

November 22, 2017
Comments 3
Australian Birds, Australian Wildlife, Wildlife

Nature

Blue Lady Orchid Thelymitra crinita Beelu National Park Western Australia

Colours of the Jarrah Forest

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“Australian bush is rarely described as pretty, but the forest floor in spring is a mass of dainty and colourful blossoms” – The Southwest, Australia’s Biodiversity Hotspot – Victoria Laurie Only...

October 23, 2017
Comments 12
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
Purple Enamel Orchid Elythranthera brunonis Beelu National Park Western Australia

Purple Enamel Orchid

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Do they say that the bush is all greyness and gloom Why, the rainbow has lent every thread from its loom To weave into flower and shrub – Lilian...

October 14, 2017
Comments 5
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
Honeypot Dryandara Banksia Nivea Paruna Western Australia

Honeypot – Bulgalla

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No other plant is more closely linked to Australia than the Banksia (Proteaceae). As the different species flower almost sequential in the south-western part of the continent they are...

October 8, 2017
Comments 10
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
Cowslip Orchid Caladenia flava Swan Coastal Plain Western Australia

Djilba Orchids

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As soon as the cold, wet and stormy winter weather gives way to an increasing number of clear and warm days, we know the so-called season of conception or Djilba has...

October 4, 2017
Comments 4
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
Fuchsia Grevillea Grevillea bipinnatifida Beelu NP Western Australia

Fuchsia Grevillea

Published by iAMsafari

A few weeks ago, Liz Hardman posted some stunning Protea or Suikerbos flowers on what is one of my favorite blogs, Nature on the Edge. If you are interested...

June 8, 2016
Comments 10
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
Leafy Sundew Drosera stonolifera John Forrest National Park Western Australia

Leafy Sundew

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“I care more about Drosera than the origin of all the other species in the world” – Charles Darwin, Origin of Species Charles Darwin’s fascination with Sundews is no secret,...

June 6, 2016
Comments 5
Australian Plants and Flowers, Nature
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Colours of the Jarrah Forest“Australian bush is rarely described as pretty, but the forest floor in spring is...October 23, 2017

Purple Enamel OrchidDo they say that the bush is all greyness and gloom Why, the rainbow...October 14, 2017

Honeypot – BulgallaNo other plant is more closely linked to Australia than the Banksia (Proteaceae). As...October 8, 2017

From the Asian Archives

Slow Loris Danum Valley Sabah Borneo Malaysia

Slow Loris

by iAMsafari

Over the past couple of weeks we have showcased some remarkable animals on iAMsafari and today’s slow loris (Nycticebus menagensis) is definitely another one! With the Western Tarsier being the smallest primate of Borneo, the slow loris is second in line – with only 11 inches in length and a body weight of around 300 grams it’s certainly no giant. Apart from the fact...

May 14, 2015
Comments 17
Asian Archives, Asian Mammals, Asian Wildlife, Wildlife

From the African archives

Spotted Hyena Crocuta crocuta Kruger National Park South Africa

Spotted Hyena – Villain-in-Chief

by iAMsafari

We had seen mum cooling herself down in the mud of the riverbed earlier that afternoon. But when a foul smelling odour of territory-marking secretion reached our tents later on, we knew a den of hyena’s would be nearby. The whole family emerged out of their holes early that night and we had a close encounter with them just outside the gates of Letaba....

September 11, 2013
Comments 0
African Archives, African Mammals, African Wildlife, Wildlife

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Joffre Gorge Karijini Pilbara Western Australia

Joffre Gorge – Jijingunha

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There is no doubt Joffre Gorge or Jijingunha is one of the most spectacular places in Karijini National Park. Located around 31 kilometres west of the Park’s Visitor Center, this is...

December 30, 2016
Comments 13
Places, Places we went
Fern Pool Jubura Karijini Pilbara Western Australia

Fern Pool – Jubura

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Fern Pool or Jubura is the last of the major landmarks hidden in Dales Gorge. The trail that leads from Fortescue Falls is surrounded by relictual riparian vegetation, reminding the...

December 20, 2016
Comments 5
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