Tonight while we were watching TV, we wondered what the cats were looking at outside the window. Investigating further, we saw two small Southern Brown Tree Frogs clinging onto the wire door. Maybe they were attracted to the lights, or maybe they were after the insects which were attracted to the lights. Either way, we … Continue reading Curious Frogs
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Sunbathing Cats
It has been so hot here that over the last week, it has really been quite still. Nothing dares to move, including me. Well, not quite. I have been for a few walks around the boundary, but the birds are finding shelter any way they can, and are well out of sight. The ground is … Continue reading Sunbathing Cats
Koala
Late in the afternoon, I decided cooking dinner could wait for half an hour while I went for a walk. As I walked, I practiced deep breathing and tried to clear my mind of all of the ‘mental clutter’ built up during the day. These walks are becoming my way of stilling my mind. I’m … Continue reading Koala
A pair of Eastern Grey Kangaroos
I know I have posted a few photos of kangaroos and wallabies lately, but we seem to have them for regular visitors this month. They are looking for green grass and fresh leafy fodder in the very dry Summer we are having over here. Today we saw our first male/female pair of kangaroos. Usually we … Continue reading A pair of Eastern Grey Kangaroos
Southern Brown Tree Frog (Litoria ewingi)
We had a roll of old carpet outside near the shed. Its intended use is as weed matting beneath the raised garden beds that will be set up in the greenhouse. Preparing for this, we unrolled the carpet to cut it to size, only to find a few frogs had made it their home. I’ve … Continue reading Southern Brown Tree Frog (Litoria ewingi)
A Better Look at our Swamp Wallaby
The rich green grass growing over the septic tank outlet seems to be quite a drawcard for macropods at the moment. Today we were out most of the day, and very surprised to find a Swamp Wallaby feeding outside the house during the daytime. They are usually nocturnal creatures. From the way it was eating … Continue reading A Better Look at our Swamp Wallaby
Jacky Dragon
Around Victoria today, the soaring heat made it impssible to do much outside. It even seemed too hot for the cats to be bothered doing much, until Clio ran past us with something large dangling out of her mouth. My first view of the Jacky Dragon was the underside of the tail and one leg … Continue reading Jacky Dragon
Chicken Breeds in Australia Poster
I found a fantastic poster outlining chicken breeds found in Australia on the Poultry Hub website. This shows an image of the male and female, outlines their key characteristics of the breed. This allowed me to immediately narrow down to a few breeds to investigate in more detail. I like the look of the Sussex … Continue reading Chicken Breeds in Australia Poster
Fifteen Acres 