Tag Archives: birdwatching
Birds
Whilst I have been working out in the garden I have had visitors. Though I have been reminded that we are ‘Social Distancing’, ‘in self-quarantine or self-isolation’ or my pet dislike, ‘Lock-down’ – the visitors still come. The Wattlebird swoops … Continue reading
Wood Ducks, Patience and Working at Heights
The local Wood Ducks are seeking higher ground. It’s going to be a sore point this year. Our chimneys are gone. The ducks loved our chimneys. They would stand atop them and croon and quack and carry on with one … Continue reading
Seasonal Observations for Oct:2017
October 2017 – Nyoongar season of Kambarang 22nd – Watercress in the waterways is flowering abundantly. Vine Moth are active around the grape vines. 24th – Tiny, tiny parasitic wasps observed on the Walking Stick Cabbage that is in flower. … Continue reading
Aussie Backyard Bird Count Begins
We were up and counting before breakfast and I’m certain just the intention behind looking for bird activity produced some rather interesting discoveries. Click here for further info. In the twenty minute slot we sighted 10 different species and 41 … Continue reading
Captured Observations
Some observations I really wanted to put down in writing today, before it becomes tomorrow… There are more cicadas calling now. It makes me happy to hear them. The big, green crickets have started calling too. I’m sorry, but BIG, … Continue reading
Zoning Out from The House – Permaculture Zones : Part One
Part One – Zero to Abundance I find it pays to refresh the mind of concepts from time to time. Each time I take a look at zones there is a different mind-set of learning and experience that views the … Continue reading
Australian White Ibis Survey
I plan to do the usual bird survey this year during Bird Week, between the 23rd and 29th of October 2017. Also this year I will look at doing the National Australian White Ibis survey as well, given that … Continue reading
