Amazingly graceful antics from these unusual animals …
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I have mentioned Kevin Richardson before in my blog but have only recently come across the videos. These lionesses, Meg & Amy in this clip simply adore him and it is such a special bond. This video is courtesy of estwestman
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This is incredible footage …
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I recently noticed a few cicada skins, still attached, in pristine condition, to branches in my garden and you can’t help but marvel at how amazing nature is and the natural life cycle of these insects. As a result of macro photography, I am getting a lot closer to nature than ever before and I am learning all [...]
Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Beauty is only skin deep [16 Jan 08]
When wandering around my garden today I discovered at least two of these paper wasp colonies and after looking at the close-up photographs I took, I have immense respect for these industrious builders and protectors of their young. Paper wasps form small colonies and make paper nests under tree branches and the eaves of houses. [...]
Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Native Paper Wasps [14 Jan 08]
Toadstools have sprouted up in our garden recently due to a combination of wet weather, humid conditions, warm days and nights. They are quite beautiful and grow in clumps or rings and always bring to mind fairies and magical potions.
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Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Outbreak of Toadstools [13 Jan 08]
Brandon is the boldest of last year’s pied butcher bird babies and after a year, his feathers are gradually turning black and he is losing his brown colouring. When they turn black and white completely, it is impossible to tell these birds apart!
… a youngster … becoming an adult
… with his younger sibling, one of this year’s babies (much lighter [...]
Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Brandon is growing up [12 Jan 08]
I captured this fly blowing bubbles in my garden recently and was fascinated. I couldn’t help but wonder why he was doing it. After a little bit of research on the internet, there doesn’t seem to solid evidence to suggest why. Does anyone have any information on this?
Some theories:
Functional significance – if the behaviour has any – as [...]
Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Blowing Bubbles [11 Jan 08]
If you’ve been following my blog, you will already be aware that my husband & I have been feeding the native birds for a few years now. Recent new guests who have been coming down for some tucker have been three juvenile galahs with their parents. We have never seen young galahs in our yard until now so it is [...]
Continue reading about Garden Guests Diary - Young Galahs boldly introduce themselves … [8 Jan 08]
