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Spotted Quail-thrush

by Tom Tarrant | Nov 24, 2023 | Birding

When I attempted to take a good “still” picture of this male Spotted Quail-thrush at Crows Nest, he unexpectedly flew up onto the limb, right in front of the camera, surprising me somewhat. Sadly, I was without a tripod, so I supported myself using the...

Brown Falcon

by Tom Tarrant | Nov 24, 2023 | Birding

I heard a “commotion” coming from my barn in the middle of November 2023. To my south, I could see an adult Brown Falcon (Falco berigora) perched at the top of a huge Hoop Pine. It was being “relentlessly-attacked” by two Australian Magpies...

A Delightful Sojourn in the Tyto Wetlands

by Tom Tarrant | Sep 29, 2023 | Birding, Queensland, Winter

Nature’s Tapestry Unveiled Nestled a stone’s throw away from the Herbert Valley Motel, the TYTO Wetlands unfurls a canvas of breathtaking biodiversity and serene splendour. On a bright week in August, I set forth on a quest, chiefly to spot the fabled...

May Birding in SE Queensland

by Tom Tarrant | Apr 3, 2023 | Autumn, Birding, Queensland

Nature’s Tapestry Unveiled Nestled a stone’s throw away from the Herbert Valley Motel, the Ingham Wetlands unfurls a canvas of breathtaking biodiversity and serene splendour. On a bright week in August, I set forth on a quest, chiefly to spot the fabled...

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Tom Tarrant has been a bird and wildlife enthusiast since the 70's. After relocating to Brisbane, Australia in 1987, he taught himself how to identify most of the bird species in Queensland by their calls, behaviours, and characteristics. He has observed and photographed 670 bird species in Australia, with 540 of those in Queensland. Since 2009, he has supported academic organizations by analyzing bioacoustic data recordings, participating in bird surveys, and creating media to raise awareness about nature.