Ryan Boyce

Rufous Fantail (Rhipidura rufifrons) A small but striking native of eastern Australia, known for its agile aerial acrobatics. They move north during winter and return south in spring to breed. Insectivores like the Rufous Fantail play a key role in regulating insect populations, keeping ecosystems in balance.

White-necked Heron (Ardea pacifica). This striking wetland bird is native to Australia and often found near freshwater habitats like swamps, billabongs and floodplains. This species is a skilled ambush predator and unlike other herons, the White-necked Heron is nomadic and follows rainfall patterns.

Buff-banded Rail (Gallirallus philippensis). Found across coastal and wetland areas in Australia, especially in mangroves and dense vegetation. The Weka in New Zealand is believed to have evolved from a common ancestor with the Buff-banded Rail.

Plumed Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna eytoni), Its name comes from the soft, whistling calls it uses to communicate, and those striking cream plumes along its flanks. Found across Eastern and Northern Australia, they often gather in large flocks during the dry season.

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita) doing what they do best - giving attitude and making noise. These iconic Aussie parrots are full of character. Always vocal, highly intelligent, and often spotted high in the canopy or hanging around in noisy flocks.

Noisy Friarbird (Philemon corniculatus), one of Australia's largest Honeyeaters and one of four in the Friarbird family. Typically quite aggressive towards other birds, they're usually found in groups with other Honeyeaters. The bald head helps them to stay clean when feeding on large flowers with sticky nectar, they're also known to eat eggs and baby birds.

Australian Pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus), I did my best to cram this giant head into a mugshot, they definitely have their own flavour of beauty.

Olive-backed Oriole (Oriolus sagittatus), juvenile female still rocking her immature plumage. These birds are usually heard before they're seen and can mimic not only other birds but non-bird sounds as well, they often throw our monitoring software into a state of confusion.

Australasian Darter (Anhinga novaehollandiae)

Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus)

Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)