Previously I have shown Aussie animals and Birds(50s) PINNEDHow about some Plants? Waratah Floral Emblem of New South Wales Very beautiful in a variety of colours - including Red, Pink, Yellow and White Red being the dominant colour because birds are more attracted to red than any other colour. Grows mostly... See More » (12)
Australia's termite eating Numbat PINNEDThere are only no more than 1000 of them left in the world. Only found in the Dryandra Woodlands, near Narrogin and the other at Perup Nature Reserve, near Manjimup. Both places in Western Australia (5)
Two and a half hours to get these shots PINNEDSplendid Fairy Wrens are forever flitting here and there. Never being still for more than two or three seconds. Then the camera has to be pointed at them, focussed on them and the shot taken before the little blighters are out of shot. I set my... See More » (3)
What song(s) would you like made into a movie?1970s Harper Valley P.T.A. - Jeannie C Riley Planet Clair - B52s Ma Baker - Boney M Freaking at the Freakers Ball - Dr Hook Down among the Dead Men - Fash and the Pan
I just found something to me that is quite amazingClicking the curser on an opened post, then right clicking, brings up a menu with a menu list that includes - "Read Aloud". Somehow, I accidently engaged this function, and someone was reading the page I was looking at out loud. Wonders will never... See More »
Here are some more "Found in my Camera" photosFremantle Western Australia Female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo Scary Clown for Halloween Keeping an eye on us. Emu browsing while resting Souped up Vehicle Australian Native Illyarrie Redcap Gum tree Flowers Three Businessmen who... See More » (10)
What "BIG" thing does your country, state, shire have to promote the area?The two most recent here in Australia are the BIG Cockatoos at Moora in Western Australia. The most recent addition is the BIG Sultana at Mildura, Victoria (2)
Found these pictures in my cameraKoala high in tree as viewed from below Vintage Car Seen Better Days Married pair of Cape Barren Geese "I know my ball is down here somewhere" Halloween is Approaching, I hear Carved from one large washed ashore tree trunk Having a... See More » (10)
Two fledgeling Magpies visiting me for their first drink, and bath.There is a family group of magpies in my area. One male, two females, two fledgelings and a hatchling. This is the first time the fledgeling have visited me without a parent. Rather special video to have the two together, drinking and bathing. The... See More » (1)
Classic 1968 television with Liberace and the "Flower Power" singers and dancers.March 5th, 1968, Red Skelton Hour. A fascinating little time capsule of American television entertainment in 1968. (1)
A rival Magpie "gang" tried ousting the resident MaggiesFierce battles ensued. 4 adult outsiders, plus a fledgeling challenged the local family of 4. Aerial battles abounded. Dive bombing, clicking of beaks, talons directed at the enemy. Four sorties were made by the interlopers over a period of 3 hours.... See More »
Fledgling Magpie being fed by dadThe parents feed "Fledge" several times a day. (I have named the chick Fledge, it is a fledgeling so naturally the name chosen by me would be Fledge.) They will continue to feed the chick throughout the day, for at least two weeks while the... See More » (1)
Being a first time parent, anxiety is a constant.Looking out for the Magpie chicks over the previous few days. Oh, the worry. 🙂 Today I was watching one of the fledgelings on the road verge. I live on a cul-de-sac so not really much danger. As I am watching, fledge starts walking towards the main... See More »
New season Magpie fledgeling.Here is the first video of a new Magpie chick. This one flew out of the nest a few minutes ago. I went and got my camera and here is the result. I watched it initially fly from the nest to branches just a few feet away. The branches were very flimsy... See More » (1)
First Magpie chick has left the nestFound her asleep on the window sill. Short tail feathers and wings. Then she made it up into a tree where it looks like she will spend the night. Whilst I was viewing the fledgeling in the tree, I saw another chick make its first flight across to... See More » (2)
Woken up by an earth tremor2.02am Saturday 3/10/2026. House was shaking very gently. Items were swaying. Only lasted 5 - 10 seconds Only my second earth tremor I have experienced. The first one was sometime in the late 60s/early 70s in Tasmania. Woken up then with the house... See More »
A couple of bedraggled MagpiesIt rained heavily for about an hour, after midday. I was thinking of the poor birds having to sit in the nest with the rain drenching them. When the rain eased a little, I went outside and there were two Magpies, under the verandah, hoping I would... See More » (4)
Reading Isaac Azimov's Foundation trilogyOpening blurb explaining the second book - Foundation and Empire; Someday mankind will spread into the Milky Way. And there, among a million worlds, Earthmen and aliens will group into a vast community-seething with old lusts and new passions. This... See More »
Coffee at the cemeteryNice place for a coffee. Saturday morning, raining. Heater on. Plenty of customers having coffee and... before their respective funerals. Place is called Springvale Botanical Cemetery and the cafe is called Café Vita et flores. (Life and Flowers)
This is the Noisy Miner chick I was talking about...Video taken 3 days ago. Mum, studiously feeding her young one. Be careful, chicky bird. The branch arching over the bird is a very thorny rose bush. Chick is very mindful of those super sharp thorns. (1)
Noisy Miner chick has left the nest...I watched him feed himself today. Up until now, the chick has been chasing mum around non stop. Feed me, feed me. Poor mum. As I am watching the chick seemingly taking his first steps at independence, I see another Miner bird building a nest in the... See More » (3)
I know you all know I now reside in Naam.Apparently, Naam is the now accepted name of Melbourne, Victoria. At least according to Flight Centre Travel Agents. Whilst viewing the flight specials on the board I read the small print at the bottom. *Terms and Conditions apply. Displayed prices... See More »
Magpie having a nap. Part the secondThis is the first part of a twenty-minute nap by the male Magpie. He was simply plum tuckered out, what with feeding the chicks, warding off the crows, keeping track of his ladies. One of his ladies had a quick bath. (1)
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