Thirsty Swamp Wallaby
Bird baths aren’t just for the birds, apparently. We’ve previously had one of our local ‘roos at the birdbath – now it’s the turn of a Swamp Wallaby.
View ArticleThe Kingfisher
A kingfisher, probably a member of the tree kingfisher family, spent some time sitting on a branch on a tree outside the house. It used that spot as its base from which to hunt insects. I, of course,...
View ArticlePippin at the Gara River
It’s late Spring. The mornings can still be a little chilly but it warms up quickly. The overnight temperature dropped to 3.4°C (38°F) a few days ago, but daytime maxima currently reach into the low...
View ArticleSo many fallen leaves
No, it’s not autumn. Summer’s early. We’ve had a run of high temperatures (up to 36°C (97°F)), and, for the past handful of months, lower than average rainfall. Trees normally lose a lot of moisture...
View ArticleThirsty bee
We’ve had an unusually long spell of hot, dry weather. Again. The birds and the bees (and other creatures) are feeling the effects and so we’ve had a stream of visitors to the birdbath outside the...
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