Rowie Hawley, Sentinel of the Marsh (July theme: Eyes)

On a cold and overcast Sunday afternoon, an eagle perches high above the wetlands—still, alert, and regal. Set against a moody sky and the hush of the surrounding marsh, the image evokes the raw, untamed beauty of Australia’s birdlife.

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