by Janine Duffy | March 20, 2019 | Wildlife
Seeing the Grey-headed Flying-foxes of Bairnsdale, East Gippsland is one the world’s top wildlife spectacles. We parked the car and walked into the forest beside the river. The tree branches joined up over our heads, so looking up was a deep dark green with only...
by Janine Duffy | March 13, 2019 | Birds News, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
There is something soft and artistic about Common Bronzewings. They don’t suffer from harsh sunlight like the rest of us – a magical filter is always applied. Wildlife Guide Martin’s photos of a female bronzewing preening show this magnificently. No filter, that is...
by Janine Duffy | March 10, 2019 | Wildlife Journey checklists
Highlights of Wildlife Journey tour to East Gippsland, Australia, from 29 October to 1 November 2017, with Wildlife Guide Brett Howell: Birds: Powerful Owl, Common Sandpiper, Wedge-tailed Eagle, White-bellied Sea-eagle, Hooded Plover, Sooty Oystercatcher, Freckled...
by Janine Duffy | March 3, 2019 | Birds News, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
Mealtimes are great times for watching beautiful birds and other wildlife in Australia. On the Wildlife Journey we take most of our meals outside in nature for this reason. Travel usually involves moving from place to place, but when we eat, we stop. Wildlife feels...
by Janine Duffy | February 27, 2019 | Wildlife, Wildlife Journey East Gippsland
There are two simple rules for respecting and protecting wild animals: Not Too Close and Never Encircle. Let me explain by telling a true story that happened on my most recent Wildlife Journey: After a long and exciting drive from Melbourne to Raymond Island, East...
