History & Culture
Natural justice
Recent trials of people charged with deliberately killing protected eagles in north-eastern Victoria have shone a light on the lengthy process of prosecuting wildlife crimes.
Tag: Birds of prey
Photography
Wedge-tailed wonder
The chance discovery of an eagle nest leads to an extended vigil observing normally hidden behaviours of one of nature’s supreme winged marvels.
Science & Environment
Rehabilitating raptors is difficult. Do they survive after release? Scientists now know
For decades, injured birds of prey have been nursed back to health and returned to the wild with carers not knowing if they survived…until now.
Wildlife
White-bellied sea-eagle preys on feral pig
A unique wildlife moment captured in the Cromarty wetlands of Queensland.
Wildlife
Why falcons and parrots share hooked beaks
Previously, falcons were classified with hawks and eagles as birds of prey, but new research suggests they’re closer to parrots.
News
Tasmanian wedge-tailed eagles are real homebodies, study finds
Researchers have found that wedgies don’t stray far from home, staying close to where they hatched.
Wildlife
GALLERY: Raptor rehab
IN THE NSW SOUTHERN Highlands, Peggy McDonald has helped run the Australian Raptor Care & Conservation Centre since it was founded in April 2015. The 17ha property rehabilitates injured birds, mostly birds of prey, with the aim to return them to the wild. All photography by Esther Beaton. Read more about Peggy’s life-long passion for wildlife and how she co-founded the centre in AG#135, out now.
Reader Photos
Boobook owl on the prowl
Congratulations to this week’s AG Flickr group member Greg Oakley, for his image, ‘Southern Boobook, Cassia Hill – Northern Territory’.
Wildlife
Predatory beauties: Portraits of Australian Raptors
Having already produced an exhibit on the cheeky personalities of cockatoos in 2012, Leila Jeffreys turned her attention to capturing the beauty and power of Australia’s raptors.
Photography
Taking portraits of predatory bird beauties
Leila Jeffreys’ latest portraits showcase the graceful prowess of Australian raptors