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)
Short video of Dolphins in the Mandurah EstuaryThe are approximately 200 bottlenose Dolphins that call Mandurah and the Peel Estuary home. Every day they are able to be seen from the shore. (1)
A mob of Kangaroos at Pinjarra13 kangaroos in this mob. Further down the track I did come across a much larger mob. At least 50 strong. As so often happens, walking towards them to set up the camera, one of them got spooked by me and startled, began hopping towards the cover of... See More » (1)
The fickle nature of weatherYesterday I was sitting at the edge on the Mandurah Estuary. The water was like a pane of glass. Not a zephyr raising a ripple. Today the water is agitated, nay, roiling. Strong westerly winds are bringing in the dark storm clouds. No meaningful... See More » (2)
Setting off on a jaunt to MarrinupHopeful of finding the P.O.W camp I came across a decade or more ago. Hit and miss really. When I came across it previously it was only because I spotted something white through the trees. That proved to be the entrance to the camp. Round about way... See More »
Things that go bump in the night. (day)Yesterday I was deep in the Aussie bush, beyond the black stump, miles from nowhere. Sitting in my chair enjoying the nothingness when all of a sudden there is a load crash. It sounded like a large, empty steel drum hitting the ground. Baffled me, I... See More »
Having coffee at a McDonaldsUber driver going off at the staff because he can not get his order immediately. Raising his voice enough to have the manager come and tell him to stop shouting, stop repeating your order, we heard you the first time and to wait your turn. The look... See More »
Procrastination sure has it's negative sideFor more than a month I have been delaying buying a new key holder clip. The clip held my car key, house key and letterbox key. The mechanism was dodgy, meaning the keys could come off without me manually manipulating said clip. I always clip the... See More »
You unnnerstan English?Then unnerstan this. It is always, One for me, none for you. Two for me, none for you. cetra, cetra No correspondence will be entered into
How long does a bottle of Aftershave/Perfume last you?I bought my aftershave in June 1999. 100 ml bottle of Body Kouros. Still has at least 80% left in it. 26 years old now. Still smells great.
Any member know why SweetMae has disappeared?Her last post was over 2 years ago I was always posting on her "I Love Country Music - I Am a Country Girl" post. Here is a song from 1967 Wanda Jackson - Tears Will Be The Chaser For Your Wine (1)
Will you eventually leave your home town or stay there forever?I left mine 37 years ago and have no desire to return. A small country town, nil work opportunities, bad weather most of the time. Small town mentality, gossips, everyone judging. Why would you not want to go out and experience the world beyond the... See More »
Three Movies I have recently watched.The BreakerUpperers. New Zealand and their weird sense of Comedic Expression. 👍 7/10 Brigsby Bear Unusually sweet movie. See it out till the end. 👍 7/10 A Ghost Story Poignant look at Death. Non Scary Genre. 👍 7/10 (1)
43 Pelicans, cleaning and preeningAmazing to watch Pelicans with their extra long beaks preening their feathers so they are "Just Right" (1)
A pod of Pelicans on The Pond - Safety BayPelicans are very prevalent at Rockingham, Western Australia. This particular place is called Tern Island Nature Reserve. (1)
Kite Surfing at Safety BayOften it is very windy in Rockingham, Western Australia. The famous "Fremantle Doctor" makes a regular appearance along the south west coastline. Not good if you are having a picnic on the beach but Kite Surfers love it. Safety Bay Yacht Club, Safety... See More » (1)
Rockingham/Safety Bay, beautiful one day, flooded the nextFlooded in smoke that is. Fire and Emergency Services are carrying out prescribed hazard reduction burn in the Collie region, 160km - 100 miles south east of my position. With the wind direction coming towards us, we get the smoke. As the wind turns... See More » (1)
Some of the Bird Life on Penguin IslandPenguin Island is situated in The Shoalwater Islands Marine Park.40km south of Perth. This is a breeding ground for Pelicans as well as Pied Cormorants, Bridled Terns and Silver Gulls . Over 90 species of birds have been observed on Penguin Island. (1)
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