[singlepic id=65 w=320 h=240 float=none]The summer flowering Euodia is flush with clusters of pink flowers at the moment, attracting lots of butterflies and birds. I took these pictures yesterday afternoon.[singlepic id=63 w=320 h=240 float=none]It is a host tree for the [...]
This monarch really enjoys a bath. This photo was taken just before he/she hopped into the Tuscany bird bath. Yesterday I was video taping an adult and juvenile enjoying a dip at the Pioneer, they were chattering away, and in [...]
Pademelon joey makes a clumsy exit from the mothers pouch. Then the joey nibbles on her ear before Dad comes close by. Note the usual sitting position of the pademelon, with the tail forward between the legs, and head [...]
Today I caught this juvenile riflebird practising his dance moves amongst the ginger near the Tuscany Cottage. I particularly like his frenetic head swaying. Perhaps he shouldn't spit out seeds whilst performing though. http://youtu.be/muCspoN_Io4
Today a couple of young pademelons were play fighting out in the garden. I hate to think what's going to happen when they get older! http://youtu.be/CM4BRn7rWb8
I stumbled upon this cutie.... a young pademelon on the path to the Beach Hut. [singlepic id=34 w=320 h=240 float=none] Then later, this impressive male on our lawn. Click to see full size image, and battle scars. [singlepic [...]
This was filmed just out from the deck of our Pioneer Cottage about a week ago. I heard the typical wing clapping of a mating dance and looked out into the forest (you can hear the sound towards the end [...]
A male Victoria's Riflebird calls out nearly every afternoon from the top of a tall tree at the cottages. Yesterday I went armed with my camera and recorded a lovely display in silhouette against the late afternoon sky. The [...]
Welcome to my new website and blog. I see so many interesting things around the cottages that I would like to share them with you. I will be uploading photos and links to videos, and observations on the wildlife and [...]