Can I really only pick just one? says David. Im afraid so - says LYFER....!

If pressed, I'd say Western Queensland, 2013. My mates and I stumbled across a dam where Flock Bronzewings were gathering. We set up camp and settled in at dawn, camouflaged and quiet, watching their numbers build on the gibber plains. What started as dozens became hundreds, then thousands - until at least 20,000 to 30,000 birds wheeled around the dam, filling the sky. They truly lived up to their name as a 'flock.'

But also, that one time, when the Western Parotia dancing in the gloom of a West Papuan rainforest…

or that other time, when that Grey Falcon calmly plucking a budgie right in front of us…

LYFER says "DAVID!!!!"

Easy—Shoebill!

This prehistoric-looking bird is number one on my bucket list. There's something so compelling about a bird that looks like it should fall over because it's bill is so big!

A golden ticket to Uganda would mean paddling through the marshes with a local guide, waiting for that incredible moment to sight and photograph one.

Birds have been central to my life for 25 years as a birder and photographer, but they've taken on even greater significance over the past 8 years since Henry Cook and I founded Flock Wildlife Photography Tours.

While I definitely still love getting out there with my camera, the real joy now comes from sharing that experience, helping others develop their field techniques and post-processing skills to capture their own stunning images. I'm incredibly fortunate to combine my passion for birds with teaching, taking small groups to remarkable destinations across Australia and beyond, and watching them grow as photographers while we encounter incredible species together.