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Visitors on the Shore
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Plovers on the Shore Visitors on the shore… Some time ago these handsome bird underwent a name change. What once we all called ‘Plovers’ are now officially known as ‘Masked Lapwings’. Is this an improvement? Whatever your thoughts, I hope that you will agree that this pair make a…
You Go Your Way and I’ll Go Mine…
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Welcome Swallow and Silver Gull You go your way and I’ll go mine… Is that what the Silver Gull is thinking? Perhaps the tiny Welcome Swallow has the same idea. Whatever the truth of the matter, here’s a sweet photo of two feathered creatures that seem to love to…
Pretty Parrot…
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Crimson Rosella eating Australia has been fittingly described as the Land of Parrots. From cockatoos in white or black to Lorikeets and budgerigars: we have some extraordinarily engaging types. Here’s a photograph I took of a Crimson Rosella as he was gathering nectar at the local park. Enjoy! Copyright…
A Clean Kookaburra
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Full marks to this very thorough chap! Is he in line for an award as the Cleanest Kookaburra in the Park? If wetness and attention to detail are the criteria then surely he’d be a top contender. Clean Kooka Copyright ©
Memories of Last Summer…
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Memories of Summer 2013-14 It’s hard to believe that here in Sydney it’s officially mid winter. Not that the past few weeks haven’t had more than a trace of it. The nights have been cold enough to warrant several woollen blankets. My guess is that sales of heaters, and…
I Spy…
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I Spy! I spy… This inquisitive Cockatoo has chosen well his vantage point. If only he could talk, what fun we could have! But nevertheless, just to see him makes my day. Copyright ©
Clouds…
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Clouds over the River Clouds fascinate me. I like to watch the changing sky. Seemingly limitless is their variety of patterns and textures. Here is a photograph of a scene by the river. Clouds… Copyright ©
Cheeky Cocky!
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Without fail, I always find the sight of Sulphur-crested Cockatoos to be captivating. They are such cheeky and engaging characters who seem to be relishing their life in the Australian bush. Isn’t it hard not to smile at them? Copyright © ?
Better Be Quick…
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Ready for Take-off Better be quick… This delightful Rainbow Lorikeet certainly has its eye on something. I can almost see it taking off, swooping to the ground or perhaps an enticing flower. Copyright © ?
Time for Rest
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Swallow at rest Time for rest… This pair of Welcome Swallows have alighted on the pontoon ladder. I often watch these tiny birds in flight, and marvel at their speed and agility. Sweet feathered creatures… Copyright ©
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