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)
I damaged my new camcorder when it fell off a shelfLanded on the zoom ring and left it with a flat spot so revolving the ring is no longer smooth. Which affects the quality of the video with the zoon ring gripping and releasing with a shudder. I have contacted a repairer to have the ring replaced.
Female Kangaroo with full pouchPlus the Mob's dominant male. Males are at least 6 - 7 years of age before they are big enough and strong enough to take on the reigning dominant male for breeding rights. Breeding rights longevity is determined by how long the dominant male remains... See More » (1)
Another mob of Kangaroos in SuburbiaDominant male nonchalantly resting the morning away. Kangaroos are skittish by nature and it is very difficult to get close to them. Those living out in the wilds will most times hop away the moment they spot you. Wild Kangaroos born in suburbia are... See More » (1)
A mob of Kangaroos in SuburbiaOne dominant male, several breeding females with younguns Kangaroos brought up in suburbia, although still wild creatures, are less skittish of humans. A "Mob" of Kangaroos usually consists of several breeding females , a number of joeys, and a... See More » (1)
An Osprey picked me to share it's space withHigh atop a stag tree scanning for it's next meal Osprey - Sea Eagle There are at least 24 - 30 breeding pairs on the Mandurah Estuary. They can be seen regularly circling high in the sky looking for fish. They dive at speed and with talons... See More » (1)
Walking along the banks of the Mandurah EstuaryA majestic Osprey came to roost in a nearby stag tree. Also made a 5 minute video. Not yet uploaded to youtube. Maybe 1 hour it will be. (2)
Yesterday I took some photos of tall treesGetting back in my car and driving along, suddenly a large Bull Ant appears on my bare arm. In a panic I brush it away, hoping it does not want revenge. A little further along, said ant appears on my knee. Once again I brush it off in a mild panic. I... See More »
My trip to Pemberton afforded plenty of opportunities for photographs of tall trees.These trees are a mix of Jarrah, Marri and Karri trees. Jarrah grow to 50 metres - 160 feet, as do the Karri trees. Marri trees? 40 metres. (9)
Went to Goblin Swamp and came across these Gnarly TreesThe trees in this video are Melaleuca Paperbarks. Normally Paperbarks are easily recognised by the thin, papery bark on their, trunks and taller than these ones. These low trees with bulbous, knotty trunks are rather spooky. I am trying to imagine... See More » (1)
My first foray out of Mandurah, Tuesday 8th April@whowasthatmaskedman No pictures of Mandurah as over the years I have posted plenty. Let's face it, seaside towns look mostly the same. What I bring you today is my experience in the bush of south west Western Australia. Today I visited Wellington... See More » (11)
Is cash on the way out?This morning, looking for a coffee, the first two places would not take cash so I went elsewhere. Last week I went to a coffee shop at 1.50pm on a Friday. The person behind the counter informed me they close at 2pm. I went elsewhere. That place also... See More »
I am on holidays in Mandurah for 2 weeks starting today 6th April 2025On my drive down the Kwinana Freeway, I was sitting on the speed limit using cruise control. 99% of traffic went speeding past me. At one stage, a vehicle in the right lane was sitting one car length behind the car in front, at 110kph. Totally... See More »
I get a little sad when I inadvertently snuff out the life of those small crittersYou know the ones Ants and Spiders and the like. The simple act of walking can be responsible for the taking of life. For 2 days there has been a small white moth, most likely Acyphas semiochrea, - omnivorous tussock moth, fluttering around in my... See More »
This sporting club is very expensive food wise.In comparison to other clubs. A can of soft drink is $4 A serve of Hot chips is $9 Hamburger - $12 Inglewood United Football Club. Perth, WA Not a major club, a couple hundred people at the most would attend the main game
There was more to Minnie Riperton than "Lovin' You"At age 15, Minnie sang lead vocals for the Chicago-based girl group The Gems. Her early affiliation with the Chicago-based Chess Records gave her the opportunity to sing backing vocals for various established artists such as Etta James, Fontella... See More » (1)
Failure of security protocols at major sporting eventMelbourne Australia - AFL football match between Collingwood and Carlton. 82,000 people in attendance. Police were called to a fracas between spectators. On searching the two antagonists, two loaded guns were found on their person. AI screening had... See More »
Kangaroos are everywhere, except where I amFor months now, since I bought my camcorder, I have been venturing out into the Aussie bush with the hope of coming across a large mob of Kangaroos. When that does happen, I will video them and share with all you good folks. Today I boarded the train... See More » (2)
A song with a difference for all you night owlsFarewell Aunty Jack The coming of Colour Television in Australia. 11.57pm, Friday 28th February 1975 Aunty Jack Show (2)
There is a new manager at my workplaceHe has been here for a month and is an over zealous micro manager. The place is no longer the harmonious work site it once was. So I have decided to look for work elsewhere. I have lodged an application yesterday. I will not delude myself, at 64, the... See More »