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Red Wattlebird
Bird The Red Wattlebird is a large, loud honeyeater native to southern Australia. Known for the distinctive red, fleshy wattles on its...

Margaux
Jan 61 min read


Yellow-billed Spoonbill
Bird The Yellow-billed Spoonbill is a large wading bird found across Australia in freshwater wetlands, floodplains, and shallow lakes....

Margaux
Jan 61 min read


Pink-eared Duck
Bird The Pink-eared Duck is a small, uniquely patterned waterfowl native to Australia. Named for the tiny pink spot behind its eye, it...

Margaux
Jan 61 min read


Nankeen Night-Heron
Bird The Nankeen Night-Heron is a nocturnal wading bird native to Australasia and Southeast Asia. Distinguished by its rufous-brown...

Margaux
Jan 61 min read


Reflecting on Our First Month in Australia: Adventures, Challenges, and Fun Facts
Our Australian adventure kicked off bright and early at 7 a.m. on December 1st, marking the start of an incredible journey filled with...
yorickguns
Jan 23 min read


A Festive Escape: Christmas and New Year’s in Perth
If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to celebrate the holidays Down Under, let me take you on a journey through our sun-kissed...

Margaux
Jan 22 min read


Exploring Perth’s Outskirts by Train: Yanchep, Joondalup, and Mandurah
With free trains and buses throughout the holidays here in Perth, we couldn’t resist the opportunity to explore the furthest destinations...

Margaux
Dec 25, 20247 min read


Where There’s Smoke, There’s Aussie Chill: A Fire-Season Survival Guide for Europeans
Australians and Wildfire Smoke: A Quiet Resilience In Australia, the sight of wildfire smoke drifting across the horizon is an...

Margaux
Dec 19, 20242 min read


Blue Skimmer
Insect The blue skimmer is a striking dragonfly native to Australia, easily recognized by the males' vibrant blue bodies and translucent...

Margaux
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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