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 . . .
Today we witnessed the mini-migration of the endemic turtles to our area, the Southwestern Snake-necked Turtle. It's interesting how names change for birds and animals. I grew up knowing it as the Long-necked Tortoise. I was up early to sow seeds into the new beds. It had been raining lightly throughout the night by the … Continue reading Turtles on the Move
It was Tuesday night. In all the rush to get dinner on the table I was serving it before I realised that there was pretty much nothing that Gran was going to eat. It was CHICKEN and VEGETABLES. And our Gran doesn't do vegetables. I wasn't so sure about the Butternut pumpkin (Squash) though. "Sorry … Continue reading Robinson Crusoe, Friday & Butternut Pumpkin
Just a quick update. Spot managed to nurse her offspring through nearly two whole days but they either missed a feed and or got cold - or most likely both - and we eventually lost the whole litter. We are keeping a watch on her too as it is not uncommon for rabbits to carry … Continue reading Births, Deaths & Rebirths
Our wayward rabbit Spot, was finally captured again about a week ago. She'd been quite happy roaming the garden and neighbouring blocks for about three weeks. And as things tend to occur around here, if it's not one thing, it's another. At least for the time being. So I was busy getting stuff sorted with … Continue reading Spring Kits
Petit Paradis 