Wildlife Photography Workshop: Lightning Swamp, Noranda
Hosted by ARKD

After the success of our Herdsman Lake workshop, we’re heading to one of Perth’s best-kept pockets of bushland.

Lightning Swamp is a 71-hectare remnant of banksia woodland, heath and seasonal wetland in Noranda. It shows what the Swan Coastal Plain looked like before the suburbs arrived, and it’s full of subjects for a wildlife photographer.

What we’ll be looking for

Birds: Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos feeding in the banksias, plus waterbirds around the swamps. Bush birds uncommon in smaller reserves, like Red-capped Robin, Western Thornbill and Tawny-crowned Honeyeater, are also possible.
Frogs and smaller subjects: the wetlands support at least seven frog species. Spring wildflowers and insects are good for macro work.

What you’ll learn

Finding and approaching wildlife ethically, without stressing it
Camera settings and technique for birds in bushland light
Fieldcraft: reading habitat, positioning, and patience
Composition and storytelling for conservation-focused images
Hands-on guidance from me in the field, whatever your camera

Details

Date: 15/11/2026
Time: 0800–1000
Meeting point: Lightning Park Recreational Center Car Park
Duration: 2 hours, mostly easy walking on flat, sandy ground
Group size: limited to 20 so everyone gets one-on-one time
Skill level: beginners to intermediate welcome

What to bring

Camera and any telephoto or macro lenses you have
Spare batteries and cards
Water, sun protection, and closed-toe shoes
Clean footwear, as parts of the reserve are closed because of dieback

About your host

I’m Dyllan, a Perth wildlife and conservation photographer and filmmaker, and the founder of ARKD. I’m working on the 101 Creatures project, photographing 101 of WA’s often-overlooked species, and I manage a camera store, so I’m happy to talk gear too. A portion of ARKD’s print and book sales supports wildlife rescue.

Wildlife is unpredictable, so I can’t promise specific sightings. We’ll go where the conditions give us the best chance. If the weather is unsafe we’ll reschedule.

Contact the host of Wildlife Photography Workshop at Lightning Swamp Bushland

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