In our garden late yesterday afternoon my son found a female Richmond Birdwing Butterfly on the ground. We attempted to place it on the Aristolochia praevenosa vine but she was very "fluttery" with her wings never stopping even when she landed. She fluttered off in the direction of my other fenceline full of the "Birdwing... Continue Reading →
Some photos of Rainbow Lorikeets they in our garden this morning as they are most mornings feeding on grevilleas. I think it is part of the daily feeding circuit. This is a 'Moonlight' Grevillea which flowers almost all the year round. They also feed on the palm tree flowers in a neighbours yard... Rainbow Lorikeet... Continue Reading →
These flying foxes are part of a local colony including both vulnerable species - the black flying fox (PTEROPUS ALECTO) and the Queensland long eared bat (NYCTOPHILUS BIFAX) They are currently within the Maguires Creek Big Scrub Remnant and every evening they fly out in search of food. The sky becomes a mass of flying... Continue Reading →
Whilst wandering around the Bagotville Barrage this raptor made a quick and brief appearance as it soared by into the distance in search of its distant mate. Not sure what sort of raptor it is....
Sitting along the rail of the Bagotville Barrage were Welcome Swallows. They allowed me to get reasonably close but then took off in quick dives down to a safe space under the barrage. This must be a regular event 'playing chicken' everytime a car goes across the road. I do love swallows we used to... Continue Reading →
Wildflowerings - Art Studio Diary 