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 →
Last week we were visited by a pair of tawny frogmouths - taking sleepy refuge in the daylight in our poinciana tree. They seemed to appreciate the cool shaded tree safely away from prowling felines that seem to have recently taken to attacking local native birds. We have 2 dogs that quickly skittle any cat... Continue Reading →
On the way home from the Coffs Harbour Butterfly House on Sunday on one of the back roads we were amazed to see 4 large Wedgetail Eagles - Aquila audax. They were down on and beside the road - of course we had to pull over (again the husband mumbling about obsessive tendencies!). To see... Continue Reading →
For the past few months I have been waiting patiently for some Hercules Moth Coscinocera hercules cocoons to emerge with these amazing moths. They can stay dormant for months before they emerge. The Coffs Harbour Butterfly House have had my name and phone number pinned up next to the box of cocoons and hence... Continue Reading →
Whilst at Yamba yesterday I also photographed some seagulls - Silver Gulls - Larus novaehollandiae. They of course could be found in great numbers around the boat ramps where fisherman bring in their catches as well as right outside the Fisherman's co-op where they serve fish and chips! Unfortuantely for my son the co-op was... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 