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)
Delicious Lamb Stuffed Paratha for lunchThough I had to beg for a knife to cut the dash thing. They originally gave me a bamboo fork and spoon! How will those things cut the paratha without it going everywhere? She eventually found a plastic knife with a serrated edge. Rules here are... See More »
I am at Trigg BeachThere is a 2 metre (6 feet) swell which has attracted plenty of surfers. Up and down the coast, from Mettam’s Pool to Cottesloe Beach there are 180 - 200 surfers taking in some waves. Unfortunately I can not show you because both my cameras are out o... See More »
Both cameras are out of actionI dropped my camcorder and it is in for repairs. The zoom ring was knocked out of round so zooming is no longer smooth. Grabs and releases, affecting the smooth recording. This morning I arose early for a possible sunrise photo opportunity. When I... See More »
I am receiving messages Windows 10 support will cease in October.What happens if I do nothing? I have Trend Security Do I need to go to Windows 11?
One more Sunrise over Mandurah Sunday 27th April 2025Morning sun reflected in the Mandurah Estuary with Pied Cormorants passing by. (1)
Sunrise over Mandurah, 26th April 202515 minutes of glorious colour as the sun pops up at 6.45am. See Pied Cormorants skimming above the water with the reflection of the sunshine as a backdrop. (1)
Here is a one in six million birdWhilst out and about I spotted a strange looking bird. It was with a group of Magpies. (a mischief) I slowly walked over to it, hoping it would not fly away. Getting closer I could see it was a magpie but with more white than black. What an... See More » (5)
I came across some Emus in my travelsThere are approximate 700,000 Emus across Australia. A flightless bird standing up to 2 metres (6.5 feet) tall and weighing 55kg (120 lb) Second largest bird after the Ostrich. The adult birds have no natural enemies though their eggs and chicks can... See More » (1)
Horses are tired after a feed.Same as us humans when we consume a large meal, we want to lie down and rest a while, horses can have the same experience. While eating, glucose and insulin levels rise. Followed by a drop, which can manifest as mild fatigue. Best thing to do? Lay... See More » (1)
ANZAC day here in AustraliaANZAC - Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. The soldiers in those forces became known as ANZACs. Anzac Day is a commemoration of the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April in 1915. Anzac... See More »
I sent a letter to the editorI have returned from two weeks touring the southwest of our state. From Pemberton to Dryandra woodlands. What stood out the most was the amount of tailgating and speeding. On the way to Dryandra, narrow roads, 100km speed limit, no passing bays on... See More »
There is a blinding error when it come to cop showsOn the lookout for a suspect, spotted, with cops yell out the suspects name, then the police department they are with, stop, put your hands behind your head, etc. All this from 30/40/50 meters away. Giving the suspect ample time to make a dash for... See More »
Eurasian Coot feeding it's youngBoth parents feed their young bill to bill. Aquatic vegetation from the bottom of the water is the main meal. Young Coots are called Cooties. (1)
Pelicans nesting on Penguin IslandThere are up to 1000 adult and juvenile pelicans on the island. Such numbers are becoming a problem as their guano covers and degrades the local vegetation that other island occupants use for nesting and shelter. (1)
2 dozen Welcome Swallows showing off at the discoVery often one will see these swallows congregate and showing off, flying hither and thither. They are very social birds and it would appear that they flit about like this for the sheer joy of being around their "friends and neighbours. Welcome... See More » (1)
A pair of Sooty Oystercatchers at Point PeronSootys have totally black feathers with a red beak and red rings around their eyes and pink feet. Lives exclusively on the shoreline. Always within 50 metres of the water. A protected species with about 11,500 individuals across Australia. (1)
I love the form of Stag TreesA tree with all live branches removed leaving branch stubs and trunk only. (8)
Small herd of Holstein - Friesian CattleAn important dairy cow which is a prolific producer of milk. Originally from the Netherlands. In 1886, one Bull and six females arrived in Victoria, Australia via New Zealand. From those humble beginnings, Holsteins now make up 70% of the 1.6... See More » (1)
My first successful video of Pelican landing on waterNot an easy thing to do. Trying to find the bird in the view finder is the first issue. Tracking the bird at it's flight speed is difficult as well. Here is my first real effort. Original video was 1 minute and 20 seconds. I edited it down to the... See More » (1)
A pair of Galahs doing the gardeningGalahs like to do things in pairs. Two beaks make for a faster, more efficient job. (1)