Recently, we’ve noticed many Australian Ravens around the dam. This has happened within the last two weeks. I’ve consulted our Field Guide to Australian Birds, and discovered that immature Ravens collect in groups until they mature and pair up to breed. So I guess we have a roaming flock of young birds looking for mates … Continue reading Australian Raven
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Stick Insect
While cutting down the Banksia Rose which covered the old trellis fence, we found this gorgeous Stick Insect. We let it go into a section of the Banksia Rose which we are retaining.
Pied Cormorant
An occasional visitor, this lone Pied Cormorant seems to enjoy sitting on the end of the jetty.
Common Bronzewing Pigeon
We’ve sighted this bird a couple of times, but it is not a frequent visitor.
Eastern Banjo Frog
While gardening, we came across this fellow. He likes to hang out in the fernery around the fish pond. Mostly, we can only hear his ‘bonk’ – he’s very difficult to see.
Australian Wood Ducks
Each day, a wild family of Australian Wood Ducks spends time on and around our dam, before going back to their home on a neighbouring property. We’ve watched as the 11 ducklings have grown from balls of fluff to small ducks taking on adult plumage. The ducks seem to live on a tiny, muddy pond … Continue reading Australian Wood Ducks
Sunset through the trees
Even after two months here, I am still marvelling at the beauty of the land around our house, and the wildlife it attracts. Mid-Spring means fewer grey skies, and more colourful sunsets. Last night I was about to cook dinner when I noticesd the vivid colours – dinner was put on hold while I took … Continue reading Sunset through the trees
Australian Native Flowers
We showed a friend around our property today, and I took the opportunity to take photos of some of the wild flowers we saw along the way. I won’t pretend to know what they are all called, but the common feature is that the flowers are tiny.
A taste of Spring
While the weather here is cold enough to keep the wood fire burning, it doesn’t seem to have stopped the birds from getting into the swing of Spring. When I walked around our boundary fence yesterday, I could hear baby magpies, and was swooped by adult magpies. From the safety of the house, I could … Continue reading A taste of Spring
Fifteen Acres 