January has been very hot and dry.
However, we have had a greater range of birds coming into the garden to visit the birdbath and seed tray. These now include Galahs (with begging young), Rainbow Lorikeets, Crimson Rosellas (with begging young), a lone King Parrot, Crested Pigeons, House Sparrows, and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos. I need to hunt the Cockatoos after a bit as they gorge themselves on the seed, and chase off all the other birds.
However, we have had a greater range of birds coming into the garden to visit the birdbath and seed tray. These now include Galahs (with begging young), Rainbow Lorikeets, Crimson Rosellas (with begging young), a lone King Parrot, Crested Pigeons, House Sparrows, and Sulphur-crested Cockatoos. I need to hunt the Cockatoos after a bit as they gorge themselves on the seed, and chase off all the other birds.
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| Galah - surveying the smorgasbord |
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| Willie Wagtails - this is the second brood by the same parents |
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| Superb Blue Wren - nest cleaning |
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| Morning sun on the creek |
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| Storm clouds from the National Arboretum |
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| Seed tray visitors |
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| The Creek (by drone) |
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| Creek Sunset |
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| Crimson Rosella feeding young |
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| Son's Drone - watching |
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| A strong wind storm ripped this willow apart |
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| Deck Chairs on the Kingston Foreshore |
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| Shadow Patterns |
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| A small burn at the creek. Started near a kids' playground and thankfully the bush-fire brigade was on top of it very quickly. |
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| Trout gear circa 1910. Part of a still life challenge. |
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| Sunrise reflection |
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| Red-rumped Grass Parrot. The abundance of seed has brought these into my walking area. |
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| Brayshaw's Hut - Namadgi National Park. It was near here that my son's drone was attacked by a Nankeen Kestrel. |
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| Eucumbene River - chasing trout |
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| Sunset up the street |
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| Glossy Ibis. A very quiet obliging bird |
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| Garden Path at night |
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| Superb Blue Wrens making use of fallen limbs |
