Australia is home to an extraordinary variety of birds of prey, from powerful eagles and kites to falcons, goshawks and other remarkable hunters of the skies.

There is something captivating about watching these birds in the wild. Whether soaring effortlessly overhead, surveying the landscape from a favourite perch or suddenly taking flight, their strength, grace and intensity make every encounter memorable.

This collection brings together some of my favourite encounters with birds of prey photographed in the wild across Australia.