We have had a family of kookaburras in our area these past few weeks. I love hearing the Laughing Kookaburras - Dacelo novaeguineae - with their early morning and late afternoon calls -and often daytime as well! They do literally sound like they are laughing at life. The young kookburras are quite funny as they... Continue Reading →
I must apologise for the long 'break in transmission' - sometimes it is hard to keep up with everything. I actually have 2 studios - one is my print studio where IÂ sometimes go to do work besides actual printing, as it is quiet and is outside the household so I can 'hide' there!! Well... Continue Reading →
A couple of years back we went to New Zealand to visit my son who was studying over there. It was rather a flying a visit but we managed to call at Rotorua and spent an afternoon at Wingspan - it was one of the highlights of the trip. You can tell this by the... Continue Reading →
The Pacific Black Duck is found in most areas of Australia - it's call can be heard on this website. I love the teal green patch on it's wing - gives it quite a splash of panash!! I have just completed this drawing/illustration of a Pacific Wood Duck. The drawing is done with a fine... Continue Reading →
These Little Corellas - Cacatua sanguinea - are in the parrot family of birds. They can be quite noisy especially when their calls are heard in larger flocks. Their outer wings and colouring is white but the hidden underneath feathers around the head can be pink/orange and under the wings and tail a pale yellow.... Continue Reading →
The Sulphur crested cockatoo - Cacatua galerita - is one of Australia's iconic bird species. It is quite a large bird - up to 50cm and is often kept in captivity. It is known for it's cheeky disposition and it's fondness around populated areas of taking up 'residence' and often being quite destructive. They have... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 