1st week of October - hatchling Wood Ducks out and about at Eyre Park. 4 th Oct - First Diamond Back moth sighted. 5th Oct - first Orchard Swallowtail spotted in the garden. Twenty-eight Spotted Bugs around the garden. 6th Oct - First cicada heard in the garden. I thought I heard one yesterday while … Continue reading October obs
I've been a little remiss. Well, quite a lot, but in this instance it is in regard to this years Aussie Backyard Bird Count for National Bird Week in Australia, which finishes tomorrow, the 28th of October. Mrs PP and the Little Fellas have been doing some of the counts and they get better at … Continue reading 2018 Aussie Backyard Bird Count
This is an image of the Little Eagle being mobbed by an Australian Raven recently, about midday. There were also magpies involved and it was quite a scene given that it is the height of breeding season for many birds and most of them already have young and are trying to ensure a little security. … Continue reading High in the Skies . . .
Within a matter of seconds this New Holland Honeyeater had done a quick round of the garden beds, plucking insects from the air and garden plants. They have nested very near to us this year, along our fence line and are busy collecting food for their young. They are one of the main honeyeaters that … Continue reading Here, There & Everywhere . . .
You may remember the Wood Duck post from late June. It was around the time they started to check out the neighbourhood for suitable nesting sites. Well, some of them found suitable places and now we are being amused by little ducklings doing the rounds with Mum & Dad at the park.
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