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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 16/10/2026

Beautiful quiet sunny Sunday morning in the little hamlet of Bollon, QLD, and this **White-breasted Woodswallow** *Artamus leucorynchus* is gathering material for its nest... (Canon R10 with RF200-800) #birds #birdwatching #nature #wildlife #australia […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

Beautiful quiet sunny Sunday morning in the little hamlet of Bollon, QLD, and a White-breasted Woodswallow Artamus leucorynchus is gathering material for its nest...

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 01/10/2026

This pretty looking cactus is Hudson Pear (Cylindropuntia pallida). It is an invasive species in Australia, where it's barbed spines present danger to wildlife and stock, causing injury and even death. It is difficult to control as it is so tough and easily […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

Hudson Pear Cylindropuntia pallida fragment stuck to a 4x4 tyre.

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 24/09/2026

Australasian Darter at remote Jardine lagoon, in outback Queensland. In the background are Cattle Egrets and unfortunately, feral pigs. #birds #nature #photography #photo #australia #wildlife

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 16/09/2026

Black-necked Stork, Ephippiorhynchus asiaticus. This amazing bird landed down on the banks of Jardine lagoon in Far north Queensland as I was sitting there watching a Whistling Kite nest. The amazing colours on its head and neck shimmered in the sunlight, as it […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 11/09/2026

Cressida cressida, the clearwing swallowtail or 'big greasy' butterfly. Large and conspicuously coloured - it is toxic to potential predators. Toxins are absorbed from the food that it eats as a caterpillar. Seen in Cape York. FNQ. #nature #photography […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 10/09/2026

Golden-headed Cisticola, Mareeba, far north Queensland. Seen near dry season grassland, with several individuals about in the early morning. Singing from tall grasses and also from the wire fence. Photos taken with Canon R10 and RF200-800 lens. Comments on how I […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 21/08/2026

According to iNaturalist, this is a specimen of ***Catacanthus punctus***. And according to what I can find out, it is a type of Shield Bug. Visitor to our campsite in Cooktown, Far North Queensland. Absolutely incredible colours. Went on its way unharmed, after […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

What Makes A Good Bird Photo? There's more to bird photography than just capturing the subject in perfect detail and maximum sharpness - and it's not about the gear, either. Although I've only been photographing birds for just over a year, I've come to realise […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

Natal grass, Melinis repens. Sad to see this invasive pest growing on a vacant plot right across from the museum in Cooktown. Looks pretty in the evening sun, but it shouldn't be there. This imported grass has spread right across N Australia and is now a serious […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

(2/2) Female Sahul Sunbird (Cinnyris frenatus) working at nest. Possibly getting it ready for egg-laying later in the season? Male was nearby. Cooktown, FNQ. This pair return year after year to nest right outside a permanent caravan site where people live […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

(1/2) Cooktown, FNQ, is a top spot. Where else would you see an incredible Sahul Sunbird battering itself against your wing mirror, protecting his territory from what he thought was a rival? Female with nest, was nearby. After his exertions against the car, he […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 12/08/2026

Very large specimen of a Lace Monitor (Varanus varius). Beautiful creature just ambled into our campsite in Cooktown, Far North Queensland and had a sniff around and ambled out again. A real privilege to see such a beauty so close up. Stunning. #nature #wildlife […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 05/08/2026

This photo of a Bush Curlew (Burhinus grallarius) at Tully Heads in N Queensland was taken with a vintage Minolta Rokkor 135mm telephoto lens which I found in an Op shop - and which is at least 50 years old. Completely manual, but it works well with my Canon R10 […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 28/07/2026

Asian Magpie Moth, Nyctemera baulus, Tully Heads N Qld. Canon R10, RF100-400 lens handheld, natural light. Minimal editing in #darktable Suggestions on how I could improve my #photos welcome. #australia #wildlife #moths #canon #mothtodon #insect #insects […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 24/07/2026

These two young Galahs were quiet when photographed, resting between feeding visits from their parents, but were usually atrociously noisy. Seen near Bowen, Qld. #birds #nature #photography #australia #wildlife #parrots

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 23/07/2026

Beaut beetle which I noticed flying and which then landed in the grass at my feet. Managed to get some reasonable shots as it moved quite slowly and let me get quite close before flying off. Seen at Glen Erin near Bowen, Qld. Canon R10 and RF100-400 lens. Hand […] [Original post on mastodon.au]

Colour photo of beetle Rhipicera mystacina, with branched antennae.

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 16/07/2026

Sugarcane burn-off near Ayr, Qld. Taken with Canon R10 and TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 manual lens. SOOC jpgs. #australia #photography #environment #fire

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CoolMcCool @coolmccool.mastodon.au.ap.brid.gy · 04/07/2026

Little yellow butterfly which I see often up and down the east coast. Usually always moving and quite shy, so hard to photograph. Captured with Canon R10 and RF100-400 lens. Seen in Clairview, Qld. #nature #photography #australia #insects #macro #wildlife