Giant Cane Toad found in Queensland Australia.A big warty, brown, ugly cane toad just sitting in the dirt. It weighs 2.7kg - 6lb and is 25cm - 10" long It looked like a plastic toy toad. A football with legs. A cane toad that size will eat anything it can fit into its mouth, and that includes... See More » (1)
Springtime is upon natureMictis profana - common names crusader bug and holy cross bug. The adult is 20–25 mm long and 7–10 mm wide, stout, and grey to brown with a clear saltire ( Saint Andrews Cross ) in cream or yellow on its back. Moving in on Lady Bug Moving on up... See More » (3)
Do you like Chickens?(both)Do you keep chickens for eggs or as pets? When I lived on 5 acres I had a dozen Australorp Chickens. An Australian bred chicken adapted from the British Black Orpington. The chickens would roam around the acreage and come running when I called... See More » (2)
I am watching a live stream of a Peregrine falcon sitting on her 4 eggs atop 367 Collins Street Melbourne.Two have hatched. There is high drama here as the biological father - Dive-bomb Dad - had a fight with an interloper and has gone missing. Sadly, Dive-bomb Dad is presumed dead as the two were seen fighting on the banks of the Yarra River. Though... See More » (1)
First Blowfly of the season.I can hear it but can not see the blighter. Sounds like it is trapped somewhere. If I leave it be it will die of entrapment. How long does a Blowfly live for? No, not a Blowfly. It is a Bee inside, trying to push the window out. There is a large... See More »
Bird song this morning started at 5.05am.Twittering, tweeting and chirping. Announcing to each other, I am here, I am awake and ready to defend my territory. Spring is upon us and birds are building their nests ready to lay their eggs.
