Wattle Days in the coastal towns have become a beloved spring tradition.

Every year, communities across Australia pin sprigs of golden wattle to their lapels on Wattle Day to celebrate the arrival of spring.

During our hike, we admired the bright yellow blooms of the savannah wattle lining the trail.

After studying the trees along the river, the botanist identified a mature savanna wattle with fragrant white flowers.

The chinchilla wattle brightened the roadside with its golden blooms every spring.

Along the coastal dunes, a stand of sallee wattle brightened the gray winter landscape with its golden blooms.

The wattle-eye perched on the branch, watching for insects among the leaves.

Wattled cranes performed a slow, ceremonial display along the marsh at sunrise.

The wattled crane waded slowly through the marsh, probing for frogs and small fish.

The wattle-eyes perched on the branch, chattering in the morning light.