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)
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)
Magpie having a nap in the sun.First time I have seen this. He slept for almost 20 minutes. I broke the video up into two parts. This is the second section. Noisy Miner comes along to check out the sleeping Magpie. Noisy Miner chick being fed by a parent. Magpie wakes up, has a... See More » (1)
Shall we recommend a movie to watch?My recommendation is Mr Holmes. Mr. Holmes is a 2015 mystery film featuring Sherlock Holmes. Stars Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes. Set during his retirement in Sussex, the film follows a 93 y o Holmes who struggles to recall the details of his final... See More » (1)
What naps are the most satisfying?I reckon for me it would be Gingers-naps. Because I am not at the stage of Granpa - naps 😀
What’s something people don’t worry about but really should?I think many people do not worry about their retirement. To a lot of people it seems so far away. I remember when I got my first paycheck in 1977 it had my retirement date on it. 2027. (now pushed out to 2029) So far into the future that I could not... See More »
I am sure you are all cognizant of a Trilithic Delineator...This terminology came up in the 1965 Sci-Fi movie - Mutiny in Space. Ai explanation - It appears there might be a slight mix-up or a combination of two entirely different concepts in your phrase "trilithic delineator." If you are working in... See More »
Cab Calloway - "St James Infirmary Blues"Fun Fact. Cab Calloway sang St. James Infirmary Blues in a 1933 Betty Boop cartoon " Betty Boop Snow White ". Cab Calloway 1933 Cartoon of St. James Infirmary Blues Cab Calloway "St. James Infirmary Blues" on The Ed Sullivan Show 1964 (2)
Do you remember the last black and white movie you watched?Cat Women of the Moon - 1953 Journey to the Centre of Time - 1967 The Thing from Another World - 1951
Resident male Magpie taking a bathHe wants to look good for his two ladies. Two nests, two belles, 3 chicks. Expecting the chicks will be bought to us when they leave the nest. (1)
Have you learnt to forgive yourself?As we move through life, we sometimes hurt those nearest to us. We do not do this with intent. But a frivolous comment, made in the heat of the moment can have us remembering the hurt inflicted on a loved one. These moments may haunt us till our last... See More »
Was Winky the first to use quirky alliterative exclamations?Before Robin there was Winky. Co-pilot to Rocky Jones, Winky reels off wacky sayings way before Robin came on the scene. This outer space adventure marked the debut of Rocky Jones and his Space Rangers. Two of Rocky’s allies are captured by aliens... See More » (1)
I am fascinated by cloudsOne sunny day at the My Lawley Cricket Ground, the game was a little tedious so I started cloud watching. Fascinating things clouds. They can appear from nowhere and just as quickly disappear to who knows where. We never look at clouds for more than... See More » (+3)
There might be a bird nest attached to the outside air-con boxInvestigation is forthcoming. As I lay in bed, I hear a bird going about its business atop the outside box. This particular aircon is no longer used. I will relay my investigations in due course. 🙂 I can hear the Noisy Miner chick in the tree next... See More »
Some random photos in my camera 6.5' - 2 meter diameter tyre at Moora, Western Australian wheat belt. Family of Blue Tongue Lizards St James Anglican Church - Moora. Foundation stone laid in 1911 Female Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo Corella Chick being fed by Mum (+10)
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