Just a quick mention and thankyou to NAMBI - North American Moths Backyard Inventory - where the first new Blog carnival devoted to moths - The Moth and Me - can be found. They have kindly mentioned my posts about the Hercules Moth from a few weeks back and the Hawk Moth found locally. They... Continue Reading →
I have been away for a few days but couldn't resist posting this video from the new 2009 Britain's Got Talent of Susan Boyle. It was great to see the way people can be caught out by prejudices of how people appear rather than by knowing that person or their abilities. I have been working... Continue Reading →
On Monday in amongst torrential rain there was an enormous ruckus in the trees in our backyard. Much screeching, peeping and carry on from the local Noisy Miners. At first I thought it must have been the local cat they hate but then spotted this Ringtail Possum - Pseudocheirus peregrinis. It is unusual to see... Continue Reading →
Thought I'd post some recent photos of the local wildflowers. I have been struggling with RSI/shoulder issues but the carving is coming along all be it slowly. I will post the progress here in a few days. In the meantime... Swamp Bloodwood - pink stars bursting! Golden Penda - Golden stars Chefs Cap Correa -... Continue Reading →
A hawk moth - I am pretty sure it is - Coequosa australasiae - found locally. Unfortunately I think this moth was at the end of its life when found - it can barely stand - but a gorgeous specimen. I am hoping to get a few more photos and maybe complete an illustration. If... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 