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2025 Impact
784
Observations contributed as raw data.
225
Unique species recorded- Including 4 historic rarities.
1,849
Individual species catalogued.
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Field of Mars Reserve
Prologue: Seeking and Seeing Inspiration from possibility I came for the myzomela. Or maybe just the idea of it—the bright flicker, the...
Najika Akane
3 hours ago9 min read
Oatley Park & Lime Kiln Bay
A mindful birding trip through Oatley Park and Lime Kiln Bay, exploring Rose Robins, spoonbills, and ethical birdwatching practices. A personal reflection on belonging, restraint, and the quiet joy of observation.
Najika Akane
Apr 248 min read
Witness With Care: Ethics at the Edge of Observation
In this reflection on ethical birding, I share what it means to observe without disturbing—from resisting the temptation of playback calls, to honoring the space birds need to survive. I explore the hard lessons learned while birdwatching and photographing wildlife, and the deeper practice of choosing care over curiosity.
Ethical birding isn’t about taking the perfect photo or checking off a list.
It’s about stepping back, walking away when needed, and allowing wild creature
Najika Akane
Apr 197 min read
Listen, Watch, Breathe: Birding as a Multisensory Practice
Birding begins with a pause, not a name. Explore how birdwatching awakens all your senses—sight, sound, smell, and touch—and how ethical birding invites you to belong quietly to the world you observe.
Najika Akane
Apr 88 min read
Observation as Conservation: Field Notes from a Living Archive
Small sightings, big impact. On presence, attention, and contributing to conservation by simply noticing.
Najika Akane
Apr 54 min read
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