My World of Birds is my ongoing quest to photograph as many of the world’s bird species as I can. It is a journey that takes me from familiar Australian landscapes to forests, wetlands, islands and mountains around the world.
Each bird has its own story. Some appear unexpectedly; others take days of searching, patient waiting and the help of local guides. Every encounter brings a deeper appreciation of the diversity of life on our planet.
For me, bird photography brings together travel, curiosity and a lifelong fascination with nature. I enjoy the challenge of finding a species in its natural habitat and capturing a moment that shares something of its character and the place it calls home.
Along the way, I have met passionate birders, guides and conservationists whose knowledge and dedication make these journeys possible. Their stories, and the landscapes we explore together, are as much a part of the experience as the photographs.
My travels have also shown me how vulnerable many habitats have become. I hope that sharing these encounters encourages others to appreciate birds and the natural places on which they depend.
This is a continuing project, with new encounters and stories to share as I travel. The aim is to build a record of the birds I photograph and the places that make each encounter special, while celebrating the remarkable variety of birdlife around the world.
Some journeys develop into projects of their own. Explore the pitta collection, revisit my Australian Big Year, or discover LiferCompass, the birding tool inspired by planning journeys to find new species.
Pittas have a special place in my birding journey. Often elusive and wonderfully colourful, they have taken me to forests and islands across Asia and Australia. So far I have photographed 34 of the 46 pittas in my project list.
Explore the pitta photographs and progress →LiferCompass is a birding tool designed to help birders explore destinations and discover opportunities to see species that would be new to them. It brings together a passion for birding with my background in technology, helping turn the question of where to go next into a more informed adventure.
Visit LiferCompass ↗In 2022 I set out to photograph as many Australian bird species as possible in a single calendar year. The journey took me across the country and its territories, with 774 species seen and 772 photographed. It remains an important chapter in my wider journey with birds.
Explore Australian Big Year ↗Discover more of the places, people and wildlife encounters that have shaped these journeys, along with thoughts on conservation and the natural world.
Read the journal → · Explore the gallery →IDEAS TO EXPLORE. CONVERSATIONS TO BEGIN.