by Janine Duffy | October 8, 2018 | Bird News, Maximum Wildlife, Wild Top End
Years ago we saw a deceased Rufous Owl while on tour in the Northern Territory. It was heartbreaking to see this magnificent large rainforest owl for the first time in that way. So it was with great excitement, and some nervousness, that we walked through the Darwin...
by Janine Duffy | June 16, 2018 | Kangaroo News, Maximum Wildlife
Kangaroo: seen one, tick! Bucket list: done. But what sort of kangaroo did you see? It was just a kangaroo, aren’t they all the same? No! There are 71 species of kangaroo/wallaby, all different and fascinating. For a full list and tips on where to see them, click...
by Janine Duffy | June 9, 2018 | Maximum Wildlife, Plant news
Australia has a rich and exotic flora. Our wildflowers compete with our parrots for colour intensity, and with our weird and wonderful mammals for bizarre forms. Echidna Walkabout is a wildlife tour operator, and though wildlife is often interpreted as wild animals,...
by Janine Duffy | March 22, 2018 | Bird News, Maximum Wildlife, Mungo Outback Journey
by Janine Duffy The Mungo Outback is a hotspot for colourful parrots and cockatoos. The Mallee Ringneck, Mulga Parrot and Rainbow Lorikeet stand out for sheer vibrancy, the olive and gold Bluebonnet shows best when flying, the Regent Parrot is striking in yellow and...
by Janine Duffy | March 1, 2018 | Maximum Wildlife, Wild Top End, Wildlife News
There are many places in Australia with great wildlife, and many wildlife and bird photographers. So creating satisfying wildlife photographs while you travel takes more than good equipment. Knowledge of the animals, patience and timing can create opportunities to...
by Janine Duffy | February 6, 2018 | Koala News, Koalas & Kangaroos in the wild, Maximum Wildlife
Koalas are so cute they could be mythical creatures. Maybe that’s why there are many myths about them, and why our Koalas & Kangaroos IN THE WILD tour is so popular. Starting from the top – “are koalas high?” – here are the five biggest...
