Public Presentations
Bill has many years of experience exploring and traveling in the wild areas of distant lands in search of wildlife and spectacular landscapes. He regularly conducts public presentations about his adventures and shares his insights as a naturalist into the places he has traveled. His PowerPoint presentations are available to organizations, groups and at special events upon request. In addition to his travels, he also conducts presentations of more local interest by focusing on topics related to Wisconsin's natural resources (see Programs about Wisconsin).
His travels have been both personal and professional. The purpose of his ventures have alway been to experience and learn about the world's diverse ecosystems and their wildlife. He enjoys these travels with his wife Connie and together they usually spend a month or more exploring the wild areas of each particular country. It is from these experiences that Bill draws upon to share his insights and understanding of the places he has explored through his captivating presentations.
Please contact us for more information or check on availability to have Bill share his adventures and a naturalist's perspective on the many places he has visited.
His travels have been both personal and professional. The purpose of his ventures have alway been to experience and learn about the world's diverse ecosystems and their wildlife. He enjoys these travels with his wife Connie and together they usually spend a month or more exploring the wild areas of each particular country. It is from these experiences that Bill draws upon to share his insights and understanding of the places he has explored through his captivating presentations.
Please contact us for more information or check on availability to have Bill share his adventures and a naturalist's perspective on the many places he has visited.
An Around-the-world ADventure
Journey of a Thousand Lifers
This is a presentation of an around-the-world trip that Bill and his wife Connie took from September 2014 through April 2015. Traveling nearly eight months, they covered twelve countries from southern Africa to India and Southeast Asia, sighting more than 1,300 species of birds and over a thousand lifers. They traveled 55,000 miles and took 35,000 pictures to capture their adventures. This program provides an overview of their travels and some of the amazing wildlife and wild places they visited. This truly was a trip of a lifetime.
This is a presentation of an around-the-world trip that Bill and his wife Connie took from September 2014 through April 2015. Traveling nearly eight months, they covered twelve countries from southern Africa to India and Southeast Asia, sighting more than 1,300 species of birds and over a thousand lifers. They traveled 55,000 miles and took 35,000 pictures to capture their adventures. This program provides an overview of their travels and some of the amazing wildlife and wild places they visited. This truly was a trip of a lifetime.
Argentina
Birding Argentina; From Pampas to Puna
In 2008, Bill and Connie traveled across much of Argentina to explore this vast South American country. An enormous diversity of ecological zones is represented within Argentina, including grasslands, cloud forests, deserts, the chaco scrub, sub-tropical forests, and High Andean puna - each with their unique flora and fauna.
Their travels took them from the Atlantic Coast near Buenas Aires, across the vast eastern grasslands known as the pampas, and north to the tropical lowlands at Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Along the way they visited the last vestiges of the once great palm savannahs at El Palmar National Park and on to the expansive wetland at Ibera Marsh with its abundant wildlife.
From here they went onto to the Andean mountains in the west, exploring remote areas and searching for rare birds and unique landscapes. This far corner of Argentina is where the chaco scrub lands meet both dry mountain plateaus and rich cloud forests to the north. The combination of wildlife habitats in this region supports a rich diversity of plants and animals in a relatively small area. During their travels they sighted more than 320 species of birds, many of them unique to this corner of the world.
This presentation focuses on the diverse landscapes and rich wildlife that comprise Argentina.
In 2008, Bill and Connie traveled across much of Argentina to explore this vast South American country. An enormous diversity of ecological zones is represented within Argentina, including grasslands, cloud forests, deserts, the chaco scrub, sub-tropical forests, and High Andean puna - each with their unique flora and fauna.
Their travels took them from the Atlantic Coast near Buenas Aires, across the vast eastern grasslands known as the pampas, and north to the tropical lowlands at Iguazu Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the world. Along the way they visited the last vestiges of the once great palm savannahs at El Palmar National Park and on to the expansive wetland at Ibera Marsh with its abundant wildlife.
From here they went onto to the Andean mountains in the west, exploring remote areas and searching for rare birds and unique landscapes. This far corner of Argentina is where the chaco scrub lands meet both dry mountain plateaus and rich cloud forests to the north. The combination of wildlife habitats in this region supports a rich diversity of plants and animals in a relatively small area. During their travels they sighted more than 320 species of birds, many of them unique to this corner of the world.
This presentation focuses on the diverse landscapes and rich wildlife that comprise Argentina.
Bolivia
Birding Bolivia: From Amazonia to the High Andes
Bill and Connie made two trips to Bolivia to explore this isolated South American country. Their travels took them from the lowlands of Santa Cruz, at the edge of the chaco scrublands and the rainforests of Amazonia, to the High Andes of La Paz and Lake Titicaca. Traveling across the altiplano from Lake Uru Uru to La Paz and the south shore of Lake Titicaca, they traveled at altitudes above 16,000 feet.
Along the way they sighted many of the specialized birds of the Andes Mountains, including several species that are restricted to only a single mountain valley or small regions in the western portion of the country. Throughout this trip they enjoyed the expansive landscapes and abundant wildlife of the area. Travel was made difficult due to the fact that 2007 was a significant El Nino year, resulting in the heaviest rains Bolivia had experienced in forty years. Highways were washed out or buried under landslides and bridges were washed away, closing many stretches of road. All of the main highways were just being opened as they made their way across the country, adding adventure to their travels. This program focuses on their travel adventures and the diverse landscapes and wildlife that comprise Bolivia.
Bill and Connie made two trips to Bolivia to explore this isolated South American country. Their travels took them from the lowlands of Santa Cruz, at the edge of the chaco scrublands and the rainforests of Amazonia, to the High Andes of La Paz and Lake Titicaca. Traveling across the altiplano from Lake Uru Uru to La Paz and the south shore of Lake Titicaca, they traveled at altitudes above 16,000 feet.
Along the way they sighted many of the specialized birds of the Andes Mountains, including several species that are restricted to only a single mountain valley or small regions in the western portion of the country. Throughout this trip they enjoyed the expansive landscapes and abundant wildlife of the area. Travel was made difficult due to the fact that 2007 was a significant El Nino year, resulting in the heaviest rains Bolivia had experienced in forty years. Highways were washed out or buried under landslides and bridges were washed away, closing many stretches of road. All of the main highways were just being opened as they made their way across the country, adding adventure to their travels. This program focuses on their travel adventures and the diverse landscapes and wildlife that comprise Bolivia.
Chile
Patagonia; the Far Reaches of South America
In 2005, travels took Bill and Connie throughout Chile to see and explore the wild areas of the far south. Among the regions they visited was Patagonia, the southern-most wilderness of South America. This is a remote area of mountains and glaciers, crowned by the towering peaks of Torres del Paine.
Patagonia is also home to ostrich-like rheas, and a wild relative of the llama, the guanaco. With the cold Antarctic waters moving north along the coast, this region provides a home to two species of penguins, the Humboldt’s and Megellanic penguin. Along the coast, seabirds swirl about in the ever-present winds, and the rich seas provide a food source that lures albatrosses, shearwaters, skuas and other seabirds.
With its numerous wetlands and shallow lakes, there are a variety of waterfowl that inhabit this land, and like many birds of this south-temperature region they are distinct from those found in North America yet represent ecological counterparts. Patagonia is the wild outback of Chile, with abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. This program will take you to the far south of the Americas and provide a visual tour of this outermost land.
In 2005, travels took Bill and Connie throughout Chile to see and explore the wild areas of the far south. Among the regions they visited was Patagonia, the southern-most wilderness of South America. This is a remote area of mountains and glaciers, crowned by the towering peaks of Torres del Paine.
Patagonia is also home to ostrich-like rheas, and a wild relative of the llama, the guanaco. With the cold Antarctic waters moving north along the coast, this region provides a home to two species of penguins, the Humboldt’s and Megellanic penguin. Along the coast, seabirds swirl about in the ever-present winds, and the rich seas provide a food source that lures albatrosses, shearwaters, skuas and other seabirds.
With its numerous wetlands and shallow lakes, there are a variety of waterfowl that inhabit this land, and like many birds of this south-temperature region they are distinct from those found in North America yet represent ecological counterparts. Patagonia is the wild outback of Chile, with abundant wildlife and spectacular scenery. This program will take you to the far south of the Americas and provide a visual tour of this outermost land.
Peru
Peru; Empire of the Incas
In 2001, Bill and Connie traveled to Peru to see the wild lands of the upper Amazon and the Andes Mountains. While the purpose of this trip was to see the natural areas and the amazing wildlife of the area, they also visited numerous ancient Inca ruins, including Machu Picchu.
The presentation is a visual tour of several of the most outstanding Inca sites in the region. Above the city of Cusco lie the spectacular ruins of the Inca site that preceded the modern city. Traveling by rail through the Andes, they explored one of the most impressive cultural sites in the western hemisphere – Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas.
From there they followed a lonely highway across the high plains of the Alto Plano to explore a pre-Inca ruin and finally arrived at the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. This is the home of the Reed People, a group of natives who have adapted to a lifestyle out on the lake. While these people fled to the lake in an attempt to escape the invading Inca armies, centuries later they have never left.
Enjoy the cultural and natural history of this remote region of the world.
In 2001, Bill and Connie traveled to Peru to see the wild lands of the upper Amazon and the Andes Mountains. While the purpose of this trip was to see the natural areas and the amazing wildlife of the area, they also visited numerous ancient Inca ruins, including Machu Picchu.
The presentation is a visual tour of several of the most outstanding Inca sites in the region. Above the city of Cusco lie the spectacular ruins of the Inca site that preceded the modern city. Traveling by rail through the Andes, they explored one of the most impressive cultural sites in the western hemisphere – Machu Picchu, known as the Lost City of the Incas.
From there they followed a lonely highway across the high plains of the Alto Plano to explore a pre-Inca ruin and finally arrived at the highest navigable lake in the world, Lake Titicaca. This is the home of the Reed People, a group of natives who have adapted to a lifestyle out on the lake. While these people fled to the lake in an attempt to escape the invading Inca armies, centuries later they have never left.
Enjoy the cultural and natural history of this remote region of the world.
Canadian Arctic
Across the Arctic
This program is a compilation of Bill's six trips to the Canadian Arctic. While the arctic is a vast northern ecosystem, it is not the same throughout its range. Beginning with a canoe trip to the Hudson Bay lowlands and an experience at a Canada goose research station outside of Churchill, Manitoba, the adventure continues north to the glacier-covered mountains of southern Baffin Island and then on to Pond Inlet, located 500 miles above the Arctic Circle. Traveling across the sea ice with an Inuit guide to experience the landscape and wildlife of the far north we see how the short summer unfolds under 3 months of continuous sunlight. From here, this program takes the audience to the polar desert of Ellesmere Island, more than 1,000 miles above the Arctic Circle and only five hundred miles from the north pole.
While many people may think of the arctic as cold, frozen and lifeless, this presentation will reveal a rich northern ecosystem that is home to spectacular wildlife and the Inuit culture that still maintains close ties with the land.
This program is a compilation of Bill's six trips to the Canadian Arctic. While the arctic is a vast northern ecosystem, it is not the same throughout its range. Beginning with a canoe trip to the Hudson Bay lowlands and an experience at a Canada goose research station outside of Churchill, Manitoba, the adventure continues north to the glacier-covered mountains of southern Baffin Island and then on to Pond Inlet, located 500 miles above the Arctic Circle. Traveling across the sea ice with an Inuit guide to experience the landscape and wildlife of the far north we see how the short summer unfolds under 3 months of continuous sunlight. From here, this program takes the audience to the polar desert of Ellesmere Island, more than 1,000 miles above the Arctic Circle and only five hundred miles from the north pole.
While many people may think of the arctic as cold, frozen and lifeless, this presentation will reveal a rich northern ecosystem that is home to spectacular wildlife and the Inuit culture that still maintains close ties with the land.
Lake Baikal
Baikal: Siberia's Sacred Sea
Lake Baikal is located deep in the heart of northern Asia. It lies in southern Siberia, just north of Mongolia. Baikal, known among the Russians as the Sacred Sea, is one of the most unique and outstanding natural resources in the world. It is the oldest, deepest and largest lake in the world by volume. Although this lake is smaller than lakes Superior, Huron or Michigan in surface area, it is more than four times deeper than Lake Superior (Superior is 1,332 feet). Baikal holds more water than all five Great Lakes combined, or 22% of all the unfrozen water in the world.
Baikal is at least 25 million year old, compared to 20,000 years for our Great Lakes. Altogether, a total of 1,380 species and subspecies of plants and another 1,550 animals are known to occur in this lake. Nearly 70% of all plant and animal life in Baikal are found nowhere else on Earth. From my experiences I have come to conclude that Baikal ranks not as just one of the many great lake systems, but truly the greatest lake in the world!
Yet, like all great freshwater lakes, it has attracted people and the impacts of modern life to its shores. Through a variety of international projects, Bill has worked with numerous experts in the region to further conservation efforts to protect this natural treasure. In his travels he has traversed the length of Baikal and explored its many wild places. This program will explore the cultural and natural history of Lake Baikal.
Lake Baikal is located deep in the heart of northern Asia. It lies in southern Siberia, just north of Mongolia. Baikal, known among the Russians as the Sacred Sea, is one of the most unique and outstanding natural resources in the world. It is the oldest, deepest and largest lake in the world by volume. Although this lake is smaller than lakes Superior, Huron or Michigan in surface area, it is more than four times deeper than Lake Superior (Superior is 1,332 feet). Baikal holds more water than all five Great Lakes combined, or 22% of all the unfrozen water in the world.
Baikal is at least 25 million year old, compared to 20,000 years for our Great Lakes. Altogether, a total of 1,380 species and subspecies of plants and another 1,550 animals are known to occur in this lake. Nearly 70% of all plant and animal life in Baikal are found nowhere else on Earth. From my experiences I have come to conclude that Baikal ranks not as just one of the many great lake systems, but truly the greatest lake in the world!
Yet, like all great freshwater lakes, it has attracted people and the impacts of modern life to its shores. Through a variety of international projects, Bill has worked with numerous experts in the region to further conservation efforts to protect this natural treasure. In his travels he has traversed the length of Baikal and explored its many wild places. This program will explore the cultural and natural history of Lake Baikal.
germany
A Naturalist in Germany
During the spring of 2010 Bill hosted a group of German ornithologists that traveled to Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin. Among the birds of interest were the sandhill cranes, since they are involved in monitoring the population of Eurasian cranes that gather each fall in the wetlands north of Berlin. As the Eurasian cranes come south in fall from Scandinavia they form large flocks and like the Canada geese at Horicon Marsh, they feed in the fields by day and return to these wetlands to roost for the evening.
In 2013, Bill received an invitation to travel to Germany to participate in the fall crane surveys. He and his wife Connie traveled there to work with the crane project and also meet other scientists working on a range of bird conservation projects. During their travels they also toured the cultural and historical sites around Berlin and since Bill's immediate family immigrated from Germany, they also took time to visit with cousins, uncles and aunts as they made their way around the country. During their travels they visited the forests of Thuringia, plus the cities of Dresden, Erfurt and Munich and toured the Alps. This presentation covers the highlights of this trip.
During the spring of 2010 Bill hosted a group of German ornithologists that traveled to Horicon Marsh in Wisconsin. Among the birds of interest were the sandhill cranes, since they are involved in monitoring the population of Eurasian cranes that gather each fall in the wetlands north of Berlin. As the Eurasian cranes come south in fall from Scandinavia they form large flocks and like the Canada geese at Horicon Marsh, they feed in the fields by day and return to these wetlands to roost for the evening.
In 2013, Bill received an invitation to travel to Germany to participate in the fall crane surveys. He and his wife Connie traveled there to work with the crane project and also meet other scientists working on a range of bird conservation projects. During their travels they also toured the cultural and historical sites around Berlin and since Bill's immediate family immigrated from Germany, they also took time to visit with cousins, uncles and aunts as they made their way around the country. During their travels they visited the forests of Thuringia, plus the cities of Dresden, Erfurt and Munich and toured the Alps. This presentation covers the highlights of this trip.
Kenya
Kenya: An African Safari
Join Bill and Connie as they take a safari to east Africa to see the great mammals and bird life of this region. Journey to the grasslands of the Masai Mara to see the great herds of antelopes, zebras and wildebeests as well as their predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. From here they traveled across central Kenya to explore savannas and large shallow lakes which provide habitat for hippos, Nile crocodiles and flocks of hundreds of thousands of flamingos.
During their travels they saw almost all of the great animals of east Africa, plus 425 species of birds. This program will provide a close look at the great variety of mammals and varied landscapes of Kenya and examine conservation efforts aimed at maintaining some of the largest herds of mammals in the world.
Join Bill and Connie as they take a safari to east Africa to see the great mammals and bird life of this region. Journey to the grasslands of the Masai Mara to see the great herds of antelopes, zebras and wildebeests as well as their predators, including lions, leopards and cheetahs. From here they traveled across central Kenya to explore savannas and large shallow lakes which provide habitat for hippos, Nile crocodiles and flocks of hundreds of thousands of flamingos.
During their travels they saw almost all of the great animals of east Africa, plus 425 species of birds. This program will provide a close look at the great variety of mammals and varied landscapes of Kenya and examine conservation efforts aimed at maintaining some of the largest herds of mammals in the world.
Mongolia
Mongolia: Traveling in the Land of Chinggis Khan
Mongolia is a mysterious land in Central Asia. It is about the size of Alaska and even today, it is a land of nomads that seasonally move across the grasslands of the Asian steppes as they have for countless centuries. Mongolians are horse people and this is where Przwelski's horse comes from, the original wild horse which is being re-introduced back into the wild landscape of Mongolia.
In 2004, Bill and Connie traveled 900 miles across Mongolia to explore the outback of this vast vacant landscape. Along the way they visited several cultural sites of Chinggis Khan, Odegei Khan and Kubai Khan as well as ancient Buddhist temples. They stayed with nomad families in their traditional gers (or yurts) and ate the local food, including endless mutton, the occasional marmot, and were offered the local drink airag; fermented horse's milk. Traveling from the northern Khenti Mountains into the desert grasslands of the Gobi and west to Lake Hovsgol, this program will provide an insight into this largely unknown landscape that is Mongolia.
Mongolia is a mysterious land in Central Asia. It is about the size of Alaska and even today, it is a land of nomads that seasonally move across the grasslands of the Asian steppes as they have for countless centuries. Mongolians are horse people and this is where Przwelski's horse comes from, the original wild horse which is being re-introduced back into the wild landscape of Mongolia.
In 2004, Bill and Connie traveled 900 miles across Mongolia to explore the outback of this vast vacant landscape. Along the way they visited several cultural sites of Chinggis Khan, Odegei Khan and Kubai Khan as well as ancient Buddhist temples. They stayed with nomad families in their traditional gers (or yurts) and ate the local food, including endless mutton, the occasional marmot, and were offered the local drink airag; fermented horse's milk. Traveling from the northern Khenti Mountains into the desert grasslands of the Gobi and west to Lake Hovsgol, this program will provide an insight into this largely unknown landscape that is Mongolia.
Nicaragua
Nicaragua: Birds and Bird Conservation
Since 2002, Bill has made 15 trips to Nicaragua in an effort to promote conservation and education programs for migratory and resident birds. He and his wife Connie have also been leading birding tours to Nicaragua since 2014. A wide range of birds that nest here in summer spend the winter in Nicaragua, and his work has been a cooperative effort with the scientists in Nicaragua to protect these birds on both ends of their migration. In addition to his work with ornithologists he has discovered many other facets of this interesting land as he explored many of the country’s national parks, protected areas and wild lands.
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America with over 700 species of birds and possesses a unique landscape that has been formed by tremendous geological forces. This is the land of volcanoes and this unique landscape provides the foundation for a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of wildlife. This presentation will focus on the birds and habitats in Nicaragua.
Bill will have available copies of his book, "Where to Watch Birds in Nicaragua"
Since 2002, Bill has made 15 trips to Nicaragua in an effort to promote conservation and education programs for migratory and resident birds. He and his wife Connie have also been leading birding tours to Nicaragua since 2014. A wide range of birds that nest here in summer spend the winter in Nicaragua, and his work has been a cooperative effort with the scientists in Nicaragua to protect these birds on both ends of their migration. In addition to his work with ornithologists he has discovered many other facets of this interesting land as he explored many of the country’s national parks, protected areas and wild lands.
Nicaragua is the largest country in Central America with over 700 species of birds and possesses a unique landscape that has been formed by tremendous geological forces. This is the land of volcanoes and this unique landscape provides the foundation for a diversity of habitats and a wide variety of wildlife. This presentation will focus on the birds and habitats in Nicaragua.
Bill will have available copies of his book, "Where to Watch Birds in Nicaragua"
Nicaragua
The Pottery Tradition of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua
This presentation will tell the story of the artists of the village of San Juan de Oriente, who are only now being discovered for their unique pottery. Durnig his travels, Bill has met and come to know the best artists in this village and working with Living Light Studio of Fond du Lac, he has helped to bring artists together in an effort to bring their artwork to the Upper Midwest and therefore bring benefits to the people who produce some of the finest pottery in the world. This presentation will provide an overview of the entire process involved in making this unusual pottery and introduce some of the best artists of San Juan.
Bill will have available copies of his book, "The Pottery Tradition of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua"
This presentation will tell the story of the artists of the village of San Juan de Oriente, who are only now being discovered for their unique pottery. Durnig his travels, Bill has met and come to know the best artists in this village and working with Living Light Studio of Fond du Lac, he has helped to bring artists together in an effort to bring their artwork to the Upper Midwest and therefore bring benefits to the people who produce some of the finest pottery in the world. This presentation will provide an overview of the entire process involved in making this unusual pottery and introduce some of the best artists of San Juan.
Bill will have available copies of his book, "The Pottery Tradition of San Juan de Oriente, Nicaragua"
New Zealand
Birding New Zealand
In 2010, Bill and Connie traveled across New Zealand in search of this island country's
unique bird life. While New Zealand is home to only some 300 kinds of birds, a great proportion of the area's birds are endemic - found nowhere else on earth.
Like many of the world’s larger islands, there has been a tremendous extinction of the native birds since modern settlement. While some have disappeared forever, there are numerous concentrated efforts underway to save the unique wildlife that remains.
During their travels, Bill and Connie visited three of these unique project areas as well as taking in two pelagic birding tours to observe the seabirds. Their travels took them around the entire south island and then across the length of the north island in search of beautiful landscapes and wildlife on this southern island nation. They also met with local experts to learn about the country’s conservation efforts to save some of the world's most threatened birds.
In 2010, Bill and Connie traveled across New Zealand in search of this island country's
unique bird life. While New Zealand is home to only some 300 kinds of birds, a great proportion of the area's birds are endemic - found nowhere else on earth.
Like many of the world’s larger islands, there has been a tremendous extinction of the native birds since modern settlement. While some have disappeared forever, there are numerous concentrated efforts underway to save the unique wildlife that remains.
During their travels, Bill and Connie visited three of these unique project areas as well as taking in two pelagic birding tours to observe the seabirds. Their travels took them around the entire south island and then across the length of the north island in search of beautiful landscapes and wildlife on this southern island nation. They also met with local experts to learn about the country’s conservation efforts to save some of the world's most threatened birds.
Australia
Tropical Australia; The York Peninsula and the Great Barrier Reef
While much of Australia is a vast desert, the northern region is in the tropical zone with rich rainforests and their associated wildlife. In 2010, Bill and Connie traveled throughout this area in search of the wildlife and wild places in this part of the country. Their travels took them across the Tablelands and north along the York Peninsula.
Here they saw a wide array of the area’s birds and other wildlife as they explored the backcountry. In addition to their birding adventures, they also toured the Great Barrier Reef where they visited a large tern nesting colony and a scuba diving experience to discover the underwater life of this part of the world. This experience was not only the discovery of much exotic wildlife, but provided insights into the parallel adaptations of wildlife on a distant continent with those species more familiar to us. Share the experience of northern Australia’s birds and environments.
While much of Australia is a vast desert, the northern region is in the tropical zone with rich rainforests and their associated wildlife. In 2010, Bill and Connie traveled throughout this area in search of the wildlife and wild places in this part of the country. Their travels took them across the Tablelands and north along the York Peninsula.
Here they saw a wide array of the area’s birds and other wildlife as they explored the backcountry. In addition to their birding adventures, they also toured the Great Barrier Reef where they visited a large tern nesting colony and a scuba diving experience to discover the underwater life of this part of the world. This experience was not only the discovery of much exotic wildlife, but provided insights into the parallel adaptations of wildlife on a distant continent with those species more familiar to us. Share the experience of northern Australia’s birds and environments.