Bird Information
Where do you find the birds?
Leila works closely with wildlife carers, bird sanctuaries, and conservationists to ethically photograph birds. Many of her subjects are rescued or part of breeding programs. Each bird is photographed with care and respect in a quiet, calm environment.
How do you get the birds to stay still?
They don’t stay still. Patience, empathy, and trust are key. Leila creates a calm setting where the birds feel safe, allowing their natural presence to emerge. It takes enormous lengths of time.
Do you donate and support bird welfare?
Yes, Leila regularly donates to wildlife organisations and works in partnership with conservation groups. Supporting bird welfare is at the heart of her practice. Leila helps in the following ways: she has placed a covenant on family owned land in Western Australia to protect it from development; she has donated numerous artworks to be sold for fundraising, she pays charities directly for their time when working with their rescued birds, and she also donates monthly to two animal specific charities.
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Stillness
by Neha Kale
LEILA JEFFREYS