A colorful bird with outstretched wings flying through a tree, holding a dragonfly in its beak, with leaves and branches in the background.

Birdwatchers no longer 'men wearing suits and ties' as hobby rises in popularity among young people

by Stephen Clarke | ABC Queensland

Once considered a pastime only taken up by khaki-clad retirees, birding has been growing in popularity among people of all ages.

Close-up of a magazine titled 'Olympus Passion' featuring a smiling woman's face with curly hair, partially obscured by green leaves, being held by a person wearing a light pink sleeve, against a pink background.

A duck with spread wings swimming in water beside a lizard standing on the ground, both facing forward.

Photograph of two rugby players during a match, one in a red and white uniform and the other in a white and blue uniform, running on a grassy field with spectators and trees in the background.

Published article in Olympus Passion – International Magazine

Issue 107 | April 2026

I was fortunate enough to have the great people at Olympus Passion Magazine pick up my story and publish it in their April 2026 edition. They were kind enough to showcase even more of my images in a curated gallery within the article – an absolute privilege.

A man with a beard wearing a black cap and a blue shirt taking a photograph with a Nikon D500 camera with a large telephoto lens, outdoors among trees.