IreneIsaacsonPhotography

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #hermitcrabs

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. During a trip to Cocos Keeling Islands, they both fell in LOVE with hermit crabs. These little guys were everywhere and boy, was it NOT safe to leave ANY food out, anywhere! As they found out whilst enjoying a walk on a fairly deserted beach and discovered some belongings left temporarily by island workers as they went to the toilet...A lesson learned the hard way - hope the islanders weren't expecting to finish off their picnic, because the hermits got there before them! About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #hermitcrabs

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. On a trip to Cocos Islands, Irene discovers there are aspects to island living that can be less than desirable! But heh, wildlife is wildlife and when we move into their territory, you just have to learn to live in harmony - yikes! About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #crabs

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #ageingwell

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. During a trip to Cocos Islands they witnessed thousands of hermit crabs on a deserted island who came alive as soon as they heard visitors landing by kayak onto their island home! Ok ok, so it wasn't quite the amazing red crab migration of Christmas Island, but it impressed them both! About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #hermitcrabs

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. This video was a fun moment shot during a kayak tour after landing on a deserted island in the Cocos Keeling Islands. We were being shown how to crack open coconuts and drink the milk and water as survival skills, but first we had to find some...! About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #ageingwell

Irene and Tony Isaacson are a dynamic duo, a husband-and-wife team, who share a lifelong passion for global travel especially wildlife adventures, voluntourism, and environmental conservation. Together they have travelled across all seven continents and love to share their experiences as avid digital storytellers. They were recently invited to become 60 Plus Influencers and are now one of the most active and popular Influencers on Facebook's PlayGround of the 60 Plus and 60 Plus PlayGroup. This video was their first attempt at introducing themselves on camera...err, more practice needed guys! About Irene: In her retirement as a Medical Specialist of 30 years, Irene enjoys exploring her creative side through travel, landscape, and wildlife photography. Many of her images can be seen on her website www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com or on Instagram, as well as over 250 wildlife and travel videos on YouTube. As an amateur photojournalist, Irene has worked with Tourism Queensland, Tourism SA, and Wildlife Tourism Australia. Many of her articles can be seen on Travel2Next.com. She also has over 2000 travel reviews on TripAdvisor with a readership of 170k as a Level 7 Contributor. About Tony: Tony, on the other hand, is a retired marine science teacher and avid lifelong scuba diver. Not just a PADI Dive Instructor, he is also an Aware Shark Specialty and Rescue Diver. Whilst regularly posting as DiveCareDare on Facebook and YouTube as an advocate for sharks, their sustainability, and ecotourism, he has also been an invited local shark expert on mainstream media including TV news and radio stations such as ABC. His community-based environmental work earned him both Lifetime Achievement and People’s Choice Awards for Shark Advocacy, in the 2017 Healthy Land & Water Awards. Tony shares his underwater marine life experiences and interactions through more than 100 videos on his YouTube channel. With over 5 million views, Irene and Tony hope to increase public awareness of the world around us, and in return promote the conservation of its environment. On a mission to make a difference, they share the same motto (adapted from Baba Dioum, 1968): "In the end, we conserve only what we love, we love only what we understand, and we understand only what we can learn." MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #60plusinfluencers #60plus #ageingwell #agingwell #playgroundofthe60plus #60plusplaygroup #activeliving #retirementlife #retirees #retiree #retireearlyandtravel

Trying to film whilst working in a bat aviary has its challenges. A lot depends on the time of day, and whether they've just had a sugar hit, like having been given mango seeds to lick, or beautiful melaleuca blossom nectar in fresh browse. Dusk is not a great time as they get quite active, almost hyperactive. And super curious. Some just want to crawl over you, others want to hang off you, and some just want to grab your camera! Aaargh! PS. They are all actually very gentle creatures. PPS. And yes, we are all fully Covid and ABLV vaccinated (anyone who handles flying foxes should be vaccinated against ABLV - Australian Bat Lyssa Virus). ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary #behindthescenesinabataviary

ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography

Christmas Island, one of Australia's hidden gems. Famous for two things, its red crab migration (the biggest in the world) and the International Detention Centre. But Christmas Island is so much more. A tiny spot in the Indian Ocean, it is home to so many rare, endangered, unique, and endemic flora and fauna species, that it rivals the Galapagos Islands of South America. But the best bit? It's AUSALIAN! And it's only a short flight from Perth, on the west coast. So if you are a nature lover, an explorer, an adventurer of the Australian wilderness, or places off the beaten track, then head to Christmas Island. I promise you won't be disappointed! ABOUT IRENE IACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is also an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Her motto is: "To know, is to love, is to conserve" Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles, go to Wildlife Tourism Australia or check out: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #tourismaustralia #wildlifephotography

Listen to this emotive BBC radio interview by Jess Gater and her close friend Dave Dawson, talking about their own experiences with organ donation when a loved one passes suddenly, and being a transplant organ recipient. Jess lost her boyfriend Gav unexpectedly in the early hours of Christmas Day morning in 2021. But as Jess found out later, Gav had wished to be an organ donor. So Jess and Gav's family set out to make that come true for him, despite the tragic circumstances of his passing. Incidentally, Dave, her close friend had received a kidney 6 years before, donated by a stranger after being on the waiting list for 31 years. Listen to both their stories and let those personal experiences introduce you to the thought of tissue and organ donation. It may convince you to save a life... PS. Stuart George is a Presenter and Journalist, working with BBC Radio Stoke. He has a regular News/Sport/Talk afternoon show in which he brings interviews on current interesting topics to his listeners'. ORGAN DONATION Donating organs and tissue can save people’s lives. Depending on the organ or tissue, you can donate while you’re alive, or, after death. Organ donation after death can be quite an issue as it can be difficult getting suitable donors. Most organs come from people who have died in accidents and are declared brain dead, but their hearts are still pumping blood and their organs are working. But only around 1% of people die in these circumstances. Different countries also have varying systems. For example, the UK has recently changed to an opt-out system, whilst Australia still has an opt-in system. This means you have to individually register to become an organ donor. For more information, if you live in the UK go to: https://www.nhsbt.nhs.uk/what-we-do/transplantation-services/organ-donation-and-transplantation For more information, if you live in Australia go to: https://www.health.gov.au/health-topics/organ-and-tissue-donation For more information, if you live in the US go to: https://www.donatelife.net/ For other countries, check with your own government departments for information relevant to you. But please wherever you live, think seriously about registering as an organ and/or tissue donor. And discuss your decision with your loved ones so they are aware of your wishes. Your decision now WILL HELP SAVE LIVES later... ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a retired Medical Doctor and Specialist Pathologist as well as a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #jessgater #organdonation #organdonationregister 00:00 Stuart George introduces Pt.1 of Jess & Dave's interview 01:08 Jess's story - Gav's sudden passing 02:00 Four lives saved by Gav's being an organ donor 05:24 Dave's story - what it is to be a kidney recipient 08:35 Stuart George introduces Pt.2 of the interview 09:28 Why Dave's kidney is called Doreen? 10:08 Learning about Gav's organ recipients helps Jess 11:30 Dave's emotions learning about Gav's organ donation 12:10 The NHS opt-out system of organ donation 13:40 Organ donation does not affect funeral plans 14:50 Fear of donating certain organs 16:58 Jess's pledge to make a positive difference for Gav's sake 17:28 Jess thanks NHS heroes and staff for their help 18:25 Stuart wraps up the discussion - listeners' comments

Bats eating bananas is always a hit on social media. So I thought I would give it a go and give some bats an afternoon treat whilst chopping fruit for their dinner. Well, it was a surprisingly slow burn, as you will see. But keep watching... Once the bats got over their shyness, suddenly it was all on! And of course, a mango seed thief got in on the act and stole the end of the banana, to run away with it off into the distance. Hilarious! ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #bataviary #bateatingbanana

I never realized that bats or flying foxes LOVE mango seeds. They are the bit left once you cut the cheeks of the mango off for the flying foxes' dinner of chopped fruit. The seeds, in fact, appear to be a prized possession to a bat, as you will see in this video. Watch as one of the bats tries to hang on to her treat, while everyone else tries to grab it off her. And no spoiler alerts but you have to watch to the end to see what happens... ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary #flyingfoxeseatingfruit

Most people think bats or flying foxes only eat our backyard fruit or fruit in our commercial orchards. But they don't. This video shows that given the choice of chopped fruit, native golden penda flower or native fig leaf, the fig leaf has it all over the others! They also eat the flowers and sometimes leaves of eucalypt, lily pilly, paperbark, and turpentine trees. But when native foods are scarce, particularly during drought, bats may supplement this diet by eating fruit from introduced plants found in gardens, orchards, parks, and streetscaping. MORE ABOUT MANDI: Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, she does not receive any form of government financial support. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send your donation to Mandi: Use Mandi's email: Waltorf_Batoria@outlook.com OR Use Mandi's username: Amanda Griffith (Amanda Jane Griffith) Mandi and her bats THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary #flyingfoxeslovefigleaf

A concerned member of the public made a wildlife rescue call one evening as they noticed a flying fox found in their backyard. Liz Miller from Bats Qld answered the call and discovered a distressed black flying fox, just hanging on a pot plant. It was obvious she was heavily pregnant. She had possibly come in to find food as there was a shortage at that time and become trapped in the courtyard, most likely very exhausted and hungry. She was taken to Currumbin Wildlife Hospital, (Gold Coast, QLD) which offers a wonderful service to local bat rescuers and their batties. She had a full check-up and was then discharged to be taken home to an experienced flying fox carer, Joanie Lewis, for further care and observations. That morning about 5.30am Joanie heard a baby bat crying out. She remembered waking up thinking that she didn't have any babies in her care? So she went to investigate. Lo and behold, Joannie saw the momma bat beginning to give birth, so took the opportunity to try to video it. It was Joanie's first baby bat birth to witness as well. She was very careful not to disturb or stress her too much as she had only just come into care. But as you can see in the video, momma bat, named Tuk Tuk seemed fine and not stressed with being filmed. What an amazing experience to witness, and Joanie was so lucky to capture what she did. FOLLOW UP: Tuk Tuk (mumma bat) and Sisu (baby) were 'hard released' into a flying fox colony within a week of being in care. To explain, if a bat comes into care with minimal injuries, it can be taken straight to a colony during the day and allowed to join the colony. Fortunately for Tuk Tuk and Sisu, it was ideal for them to be placed straight into a nearby colony before bub Sisu got too big. Otherwise, both would have to have been kept in care for months, until bub was strong enough to fly and follow mum. Being hard released into a colony is ideal for a mum to carry bub out and about in the wild when she goes out at night to forage for food. She does this until bub can thermoregulate at around 4 weeks of age. Then the mums can leave their babies at the colony at night with all the other bubs and then come back to them in the morning. MORE ABOUT BATS QLD: Bats QLD relies completely on donations. The organization is run by volunteers alone. Without donations, they would not be able to exist and wouldn’t be able to continue the work they do. There is a lot of financial outlay to care for rescued flying foxes, some of which require to be kept in care for many months. Please donate to help save a life. You can use the PayPal link below: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/batsqld If you don't have Paypal but still want to help, here are their bank account details: Bats QLD BSB # 034-182 ACC # 228422 Bats QLD thank you! PS. For more information, visit: https://www.batsqld.org.au ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #batsqld #flyingfoxgivesbirth

Most people think bats or flying foxes only eat our backyard fruit or fruit in our commercial orchards. But they don't. In fact, their natural food is pollen and nectar from over 100 species of native trees and vines. They can eat the flowers and sometimes leaves of eucalypt, lily pilly, paperbark, and turpentine trees. And the list obviously also includes fig leaves too, judging from this video! Only when native foods are scarce, particularly during drought, do bats have to supplement this diet by eating fruit from introduced plants found in gardens, orchards, parks, and streetscaping. MORE ABOUT MANDI Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, she does not receive any form of government financial support. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send your donation to Mandi: Use Mandi's email: Waltorf_Batoria@outlook.com OR Use Mandi's username: Amanda Griffith (Amanda Jane Griffith) Mandi and her bats THANK YOU! ;-) MORE ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Knowledge removes fear and we only preserve what we know and understand. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…and that person could be you!” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below for more information about the software. I find it invaluable as an additional creative tool, and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography PS. All bat carers and handlers are fully vaccinated against ABLV, a rabies-like virus. So please do not handle a bat if you see one in distress. Call your local wildlife rescue organization and they will send someone out to rescue it. #behindthescenesworkingwithbats #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary

Meep is a very cute little red flying fox. He has a particular, peculiar whistle or chirp as his vocal call, which is very distinctive. In fact, he was named after it! He can often be heard in the background when we are working in the aviary. But this was the first time he actually came out from hiding behind hanging blankets to check out my camera. What a wonderful moment, except some photo bombers,got in on the act and put him off. But then, he came back. SOOOO cute! MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with their bats in care, including temporary in-house care if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send your donation to Mandi: Use Mandi's email: Waltorf_Batoria@outlook.com OR Use Mandi's username: Amanda Griffith (Amanda Jane Griffith) Mandi and her bats THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary #meep

Volunteering in a rehabilitation bat aviary has its moments. Some of the long-term residents in care have particular personalities. And Poppy is a special case, as Tony found out when he visited the other day and tried to film some new gliders Mandi had in care. It was a hot sunny day and Tony was covered from head to toe with very little bare skin showing. But that didn't stop the queen of the salt lick. She saw an opportunity with a tiny area of bare skin... and she was determined to get in! And go deep throat, she did! MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with their bats in care, including becoming a temporary in-house carer if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send your donation to Mandi: Use Mandi's email: Waltorf_Batoria@outlook.com OR Use Mandi's user name: Amanda Griffith (Amanda Jane Griffith) Mandi and her bats THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisaviary #workinginabataviary

MORE ABOUT MICROBATS: There are over 1400 bat species in the world, with more than 80 in Australia, of which Fraser Coast and Southern Queensland has 22 species. These include megabats including black, grey headed, little red flying foxes, tube nosed and blossom bats, the others are the small but mighty microbats. Microbats differ from megabats by having a tail, with or without an attached membrane, as well as a tragus in their ears. They also use echolocation to find their food in the dark by emitting a high frequency sound through their nose and or mouth, that is inaudible to humans. Australian megabats assist in seeding and regeneration of rainforests and eucalypt forests. But their smaller cousins are responsible for keeping down insect populations, eliminating the need for toxic chemical pesticides. Whilst Australian microbats are generally quite tiny, often resembling the size of a small mouse, they can consume almost 100% of their body weight in insects. This can amount to 1000 mozzies in a night! They roost in caves, live tree hollows or discarded bird nests, but may move into suburbia where they can inhabit warm moist areas such as under bridges, in culverts, drains, in the walls and roofs of buildings, in folded up garden umbrellas, etc. Due to loss of their natural homes, artificial ‘bat homes’ or microbat boxes or pipes are becoming increasingly important. ABOUT JOHN PARSONS: John Parsons is the President of the Fraser Coast Microbat Group in Southern Queensland. He has worked tirelessly for the conservation of bats, principally microbats in the Fraser Coast and Burnett Mary region for many years. John has studied, researched and built artificial microbat habitats for over 20 years, and is actively involved in monitoring microbats and their movements around the Fraser Coast. His commitment and dedication to working with local environmental groups and research institutions to provide alternative roosting sites for micro-bats has been admirable. His microbat boxes are made out of wooden pallets and can be erected on trees, the sides of buildings or on specially constructed wooden poles. These can provide shelter for these tiny mammals, and their presence can provide pest controlling benefits to humans living in their proximity. Through his field work, John found a need to have a pocket-sized quick reference book on the various bat species in the region. The "Pocket Guide to the Bats of the Burnett Mary" is a result of his vision and is a great everyday guide for anyone interested in megabats and microbats. Download a free pdf version here from www.allaboutbats.org.au: https://www.allaboutbats.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BBM-A6-PocketBook-RGB-ONLINE.pdf For a great free poster of Australian mega- and microbats: https://www.allaboutbats.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/BBM-A0-Poster-RGB-ONLINE.pdf For a great educational resource about microbats, download this free kit: https://www.allaboutbats.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/AAB-MicroBatEducationKit-RGB-ONLINE.pdf ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #microbats #johnparsons

Little Jackie is a permanent resident flying fox kept under a special wildlife license. She adores Mandi and loves to hang off her t-shirt whenever she enters the bat aviary. But more than anything, she LOVES having her back massaged. Well, who doesn't? Bats, I guess, are no different to humans... FUN FACTS ABOUT LITTLE RED FLYING FOXES The little red flying fox is one of the smallest species of mega-bats found in Australia. Their distribution is from New South Wales in western Australia, through Queensland, and concentrating in the northern Australian region. Little red flying foxes roost in large camps near and on trees. They cluster or clump in large numbers resembling large bunches of grapes. They are a migratory flying fox and their camps constantly move, rarely staying in one place for more than four to six weeks. The diet of the little red flying fox is primarily herbivorous, folivorous, or frugivorous. But its food compared to other species of flying fox mainly comprises nectar and pollen of blossoms and flowers of eucalypt trees, rather than fruit or leaves. MORE ABOUT MANDI: Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, she does not receive any form of government financial support. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send your donation to Mandi: Use Mandi's email: Waltorf_Batoria@outlook.com OR Use Mandi's user name: Amanda Griffith (Amanda Jane Griffith) Mandi and her bats THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography

These new bathroom caddy baskets or holders were a great buy for Mandi's aviary. We had such fun trying them out on the bats, and boy, did they LOVE them! Check out the batty frenzy, with four or more bats at one time trying to get into the mango seeds, coming in from all angles of the basket. So funny! MORE ABOUT FLYING FOX FOOD: Most people think bats or flying foxes only eat our backyard fruit or fruit in our commercial orchards. But they don't. In fact, their natural food is pollen and nectar from over 100 species of native trees and vines. They can eat the flowers and sometimes leaves of eucalypt, lily pilly, paperbark, and turpentine trees. When native foods are scarce, particularly during drought, the bats may supplement this diet by eating fruit from introduced plants found in gardens, orchards, parks, and streetscaping. MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with bats in their care, including temporary in-house care if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson All funds are donated directly to Mandi for the bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #funnyflyingfoxes #flyingfoxeseating

Mandi had some old plant holders for putting up whole pieces of soft fruit in the bat aviary. So being a tragic online shopper, I set about trying to find her some new ones... Well, I found these bathroom caddies or baskets and they were a BIG hit! A great size and they fit over door frames in the aviary, as well as through the metal wall frames. So they can be set at any height in the aviary. And boy, did the bats go for the mango seeds we placed in them. They could 'attack' the fruit from all angles, from above or just hang from below. A great enrichment tool to keep them busy and happy squabbling - hilarious! MORE ABOUT FLYING FOX FOOD: Most people think bats or flying foxes only eat our backyard fruit or fruit in our commercial orchards. But they don't. In fact, their natural food is pollen and nectar from over 100 species of native trees and vines. They can eat the flowers and sometimes leaves of eucalypt, lily pilly, paperbark, and turpentine trees. When native foods are scarce, particularly during drought, the bats may supplement this diet by eating fruit from introduced plants found in gardens, orchards, parks, and streetscaping. MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with bats in their care, including temporary in-house care if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson All funds are donated directly to Mandi for the bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #flyfoxeseatingmango #funnyflyingfoxes

As a special treat, Mandi gives her baby bats mango juice. It's rather sweet to my taste, but the babies love it. And not just the babies. All the bats get stuck in, especially the little red flying fox Jackie! MORE ABOUT FLYING FOX FOOD: Most people think bats or flying foxes only eat our backyard fruit or fruit in our commercial orchards. But they don't. In fact, their natural food is pollen and nectar from over 100 species of native trees and vines. They can eat the flowers and sometimes leaves of eucalypt, lily pilly, paperbark, and turpentine trees. When native foods are scarce, particularly during drought, the bats may supplement this diet by eating fruit from introduced plants found in gardens, orchards, parks, and streetscaping. MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with their bats in care, including temporary in-house care if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson All funds are donated directly to Mandi for the bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #cuteflyingfoxes #flyingfoxeseating

It was nearly dinner time in Mandi's bat aviary and little Jackie was hanging on the entrance door to the aviary waiting. So Mandi gave her one of the really big green grapes from the chopped up fruit she was putting into their food troughs. See what happens as Jackie struggles with the size of the grape, which was huge relative to her small body size. But she wasn't about to drop it or let anyone steal it as she hid it away from the other bats! Very funny! FUN FACTS ABOUT LITTLE RED FLYING FOXES The little red flying fox is one of the smallest species of mega-bats found in Australia. Their distribution is from New South Wales in western Australia, through Queensland, and concentrating in the northern Australian region. Little red flying foxes roost in large camps near and on trees. They cluster or clump in large numbers resembling large bunches of grapes. They are a migratory flying fox and their camps constantly move, rarely staying in one place more than four to six weeks. The diet of the little red flying fox is primarily herbivorous, folivorous or frugivorous. But its food compared to other species of flying fox mainly comprises the nectar and pollen of blossoms and flowers of eucalypt trees, rather than fruit or leaves. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson All funds are donated directly to Mandi for the bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisbats #flyingfoxeatinggrapes

Working as a volunteer in a bat aviary means working in the sunshine and in rain. It's definitely not all "sunshine and lollipops" as Mandi says - lol! Check out as the farm menagerie congregates around the bat aviary whilst work is going on in the rain. Wallace, an amazing American Turkey certainly doesn't mind strutting his stuff in the rain. But one of his two females tries to preserve her dignity and keep her feathers dry...by sneaking under an umbrella. Well, a girl has to maintain her looks for her man, yes?... Hilarious! MORE ABOUT MANDI'S BATS Mandi has been a licensed bat carer for nearly 30 years. She lives in Southeast Queensland and cares for bats from her personal funds and any donations she may receive. She looks after baby bats, orphaned bats, injured bats, and even geriatric bats who are allowed to live out their days in the blissful batty comfort of her loving care. Mandi also actively supports other bat carers who need any form of assistance with their bats in care, including temporary in-house care if a carer is sick or needs to go away. But being an individual carer and not a member of a Not-For-Profit wildlife organization, Mandi does not receive any form of government financial support or grant monies. FUNDRAISING FOR MANDI'S BATS This video is part of my fundraising initiative to help Mandi feed her bats, maintain and improve her aviaries. So, if you would like to donate to Mandi's bats, then use a PayPal account to send a donation: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com OR VIA: paypal.me/ireneisaacson All funds are donated directly to Mandi for the bats in her care. THANK YOU! ;-) ABOUT IRENE ISAACSON: Irene Isaacson (ex-iFotoTravel) is a passionate travel and wildlife photographer. Whilst traveling over 1 million miles and across many continents over the last 10-15 years, she has honed her photography, videography, and photojournalism skills. With a particular love of experiencing all manner of wildlife interactions, Irene is an active volunteer and member of many global wildlife organizations. These include Not-For-Profit organizations, many of which benefit from regular donations from her photography business profits. She shares her adventures in the hope to raise awareness of conservation and environmental issues, using her platform to inspire, support, and enact change. Irene says: “We are all stewards of our planet. Between us all, we can help secure the future of our world and the plants and animals within it. It only needs to start with one person…” Say Hi on Socials: • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ireneisaacsonphotography • Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com.au/ireneisaacsonphotography For more information: • Email: ireneisaacsonphotography@gmail.com • Mobile: +61 407 126 750 • Website: www.ireneisaacsonphotography.com • For some of Irene's Travel Articles - Travel2Next: www.travel2next.com/author/irene-isaacson For YouTube Creators – if you are not using TubeBuddy when creating your YouTube content, then click below to find out more information about the software. I find it invaluable and I think you will too: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/ireneisaacsonphotography 00:00 Introduction 00:06 Irene hanging aviary browse in heavy rain 00:36 Removing old browse from the aviary 00:44 Beware of low-hanging bat obstacles! 00:48 Beware of rear bat attack by Jackie! 00:52 Another low-hanging bat! 00:56 Exiting the aviary into the farm 01:00 Farm scene outside the aviary 01:05 Chickens everywhere... 01:08 And rain-hating turkey too! #ireneisaacsonphotography #mandisbats #funnyturkey