Warrnambool holiday
Wong Kais explored Warrnambool, Victoria, Australia from 25/11/2022 to 8/11/2022. Warrnambool is a city along the Great Ocean Road, sandwiched between the famous towns of Port Fairy and Port Campbell. A V/line train service runs from the Southern Cross Station, … Continued
Lace monitor, Varanus varius
Family: Varanidae The lace monitor, Varanus varius, is native to Australia and found in Queensland, down to New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia. Their closest relative is the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis of Indonesia). They are also known as … Continued
Mating Harlequin Red Bug, Dindymus versicolor
The Harlequin Red Bug Dindymus versicolor is a Hemipteran (true bug) in the Pyrrhocoridae family. It is also known as the cotton stainer bug and native to Tasmania and South-East Australia: South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Two red triangles … Continued
Eurasian coot (Fulica atra) feed young chicks with aquatic plants
Fulica atra, the Eurasian coot, are birds which belong to the Family Rallidae. The coots are conspicuous in their range, unlike their cousins (rails, crakes and moorhens) which are normally shy and secretive. The birds are frequently … Continued
Bar-tailed godwit ( Limosa lapponica)
The bar-tailed godwit, Limosa lapponica, migrates from its breeding grounds in Alaska to winter in Australia and New Zealand. It makes the longest bird migration journey amongst all known migratory birds. The birds store the largest amount of body fats … Continued
