Nathan is a plant ecologist, photographer and videographer. He has been lucky enough to work on some of Australia’s spectacular flora, including flannel flowers and geebungs. He was introduced to cicadas at a very young age by his father who took both he and his siblings out around National Parks around Sydney to catch cicadas. These experiences are what initially sparked his interest in ecology and the environment. For Nathan, cicadas are a passion; a driving force for all that wonderful about nature. He wants to share this passion with others, and hope they too will discover just how fascinating our “backyard” can be.

Alan is an animal ecologist, photographer and naturalist. He has been involved in research on a range of animals including insects, spiders, frogs, and mammals in areas including arid Australia to the plains of western Sydney. He has a broad interest in all things in the environment around, including how people interact with the landscape and the plants and animals within. Cicadas became an interest after he was shown their unique ways, and also because they are an insect that can be identified by their call (as we do for birds) and one that people in urban areas can interact with. Alan hopes to share his passion for the natural world with the broader public through his photography and his wonder for the world around.