It’s Christmas Eve and I’m looking back photographically on the last 12 months. I started the year with all these ideas and intentions, and to be honest they quickly evaporated. It’s been a year where I have had a great deal of difficulty being motivated to take photos. Nevertheless I plodded on regardless and although I didn’t make any great photos I made some that I enjoyed. They’re not technically perfect, but the actual process was enjoyable and I think that is important. If it is not enjoyable then why do it?
Koordji-koordji or Australian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus australis subspecies gouldi). Lake Leschenaultia, Western Australia.
Mardiyet or Nankeen Kestrel (Falco cenchroides). Woodman Point, Western Australia.
Djer-djer or Splendid Fairy-wren (Malarus splendens subs splendens). Woodman Point, Western Australia.
Karak or Red-tailed Black Cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus banksii subs samueli) feeding on Cape Lilac AKA White Cedar (Melia azedarch). York, Western Australia.
Kwirlam or Purple Swamp Hen (Porphyrio porphyrio). Lake Leschenaultia, Western Australia.
Kadar, Musk Duck (Biziura lobata). Lake Leschenaultia, Western Australia.
Juvenile Delyip or Red-capped Parrot (Platycercus spurius). Albany Windfarm.
Djoolar or Fan-tailed Cuckoo (Cacomantis flabelliformis). Albany Windfarm.
Bidilmidang or Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis). Torbay.
Kaaka-baaka or Yellow-billed Spoonbill (Platalea flavipes).
Ngowonan or Pacific Black Duck (Anas superciliosa).
Talbot’s Spider Orchid, Caladenia pendens subsp talbotii. Kweda, Western Australia.
Early Wheatbelt Spider Orchid, Caladenia sp. ‘early wheatbelt’. Kweda, Western Australia.
Kanamit or Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxxena). York, Western Australia.
Koordji-koordji or Australian Reed Warbler (Acrocephalus australis subspecies gouldi). Lake Leschenaultia, Western Australia.
Juvenile Djindjokoor or Brown Honeyeater (Lichmera indistincta). York, Western Australia.
Custard Orchid, Thelymitra villosa. Wandoo National Park, Western Australia.
Kanyinak or Azure Kingfisher (Todiramphus sanctus). Northam, Western Australia.
Djoowi or Tawny Frogmouth (Podargus strigoides). Narrogin Railway Dam, Western Australia.
Ngoolyak or Carnaby’s Black-cockatoo (Calyptorhynchus latirostris). Old Mill Dam, Dryandra.
Camera nerdy bit. The most used camera was the Olympus EM1x. Only two of the photos were taken with a sensor bigger than Micro Four Thirds.
I hope all of you had a good 2025 and that 2026 brings happiness and health to you all. Happy New Year.
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