A single cat wiped out an entire colony of fairy terns
WildlifeA white cat was seen prowling the breeding grounds of a vulnerable seabird. Here’s what happened next.
Australian birds
‘The birder must be self-sufficient’: how to bird Australia’s islands
Science & EnvironmentI’m on a personal quest to see as many Australian birds as possible. So far I’ve clocked up 823 species. Of these 823 species, I saw 121 on Australian islands. Clearly, Australian birders wanting to see all our beautiful birds must visit our enticing islands.
7 things you definitely didn’t know about Aussie pelicans
WildlifeThere’s more to these ancient, supposedly chihuahua-swallowing birds than you may think.
Going ‘extinct by neglect’: the state of Australia’s threatened birds
WildlifeAustralia’s threatened bird populations have dropped by more than half in the last few decades. But researchers hope a world-first data project can help save our birds that are at risk of extinction.
The pheasant coucal is proof that Australia has the best birds
Creatura BlogIf you haven’t been introduced to the pheasant coucal, prepare yourselves, because some of you will be coming out of this with a new favourite bird.
This fat little circle builds a nest to die for
Creatura BlogWith its fat little body all puffed up in the cold, and its neck disappearing into its proud, fluffy chest, this Australian swallow sure is an adorable sight.
Forman on site!
Reader PhotosThis Striated Pardalote is busy overseeing construction on a new nest site