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10 ILLUSTRATIONS by Sorrel Wilby 
      Norfolk Island's Natural Bounty 

Ferdinand Bauer's collection of type specimens (two extinct), 2024. 700mm x 1110mm

Nuffka, Todiramphus sanctus, 2024. 700mm x 550mm

NI Robin, Petroica multicolor multicolor, 2023. 700mm x 550mm

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Purple Swamphen, Porphyrio porphyrio, skull study, 2024. 550mm x 700mm

Endemic cicada, Kikihia convicta, (nymph stage), 2023. 550mm x 700mm

Stag beetle, Lamprima aenea, 2023. 700mm x 550mm

Milky mangrove, Excoecaria agallocha, with Ida McComish's diary entry, 2025. 700mm x 1110mm

Devil's Guts, Capparis nobilis, with Ferdinand Bauer's sketch, 2025. 550mm x 700mm

These images represent the Natural Bounty of Norfolk Island; its birds, plants and insects; as well as the rich Natural History heritage that has informed and inspired this project.

more images can be found at: www.norfolkislandsnaturalbounty.com

Extinct White-chested White-eye, Zosterops albogularis, on 1981 First Day Cover, 2025. 700mm x 1110mm

© 2025 by Sorrel Wilby.

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