Donna Crebbin, Firebirds (Doco/Photojournalism (2019))

A local controlled burn saw the arrival of dozens of raptors hoping for a feeding frenzy, likely Whistling Kites or Black Kites. Capturing the incredible spectacle, I was intrigued to learn that they have also been responsible for the spread of fire and that knowledge had also been used by traditional land owners. Other research suggests that this behaviour is exclusive to the Australian birds, the magnificent Firebirds

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