Look Dear, its a Philemon Corniculatus in an Erythrina.

Me: "Look Dear, its a Philemon Corniculatus in an Erythrina."


The Most DH: "Of course."



In english for the rest of us, please?

Its a Noisy Friar Bird in a Coral Tree.

We had arrived at the end of the road, literally. There was a gate across the road at the waters edge. We had done a loop of some sort, not the one we expected, but a nice ride nonetheless. So as we waited for the ferrymans return I stalked this - handsome - bird.

A few short hours later we were home again, and I set about appeasing my Feline Overlords. You know, the budgies dont give me anywhere near the grief!

The Goat King and The Cave of Mysteries

Its hard to explain, but this goat was so....noble. He had a commanding but gentle presence, and was very patient about having his photo taken. Its a pity we dont have room here for full size, you are definately missing something not being able to see his eyes better.


You know I love caves, and this one was particularly attractive. Pity it was inaccessible, but then again if it had been, I may be living there now.

Last stop tommorrow...

Scary bridge, Welcoming Committee

The even scarier thing about this bridge, was the side view from the land - in my horror I didnt get a shot of it. I was relieved we wouldnt have to go over it again.


Oh, Hi!


Lets go meet my friend!


Want some grass?

Browsers and Cruisers

A wandering pack of goats...wandering over the road, and through the surrounding fields and wetland. When next we sight the rivers edge, we spied this 'convention of cormorants' happily afloat. What a wonderful part of the earth this is.

Along the banks of the MacDonald River

Along the banks of the MacDonald River were many farms. We envied all the livestock who enjoyed such idyllic views and tranquil, quiet countryside. Lucky, lucky bastards. We are so going to enjoy our next hamburger!


The quality of the light here was magic, I tried to capture it through the leaves, but the photo just cant convey how gorgeous and golden-green it was. It just made the spirit sing.


Further up the road we stopped to stalk birds through the gum trees. Naturally as soon as the car stopped they fled to cover, from where they continued to call, mocking me, as usual. But the gorgeous blue sky through the tangle of gum branches is still an interesting sight, and worth a shot.


Here a Dianella or Flax Lily keeps a precarious hold of the steep riverbank.

More from the road, tommorrow!

Common weeds, Un-common Cows

The brilliant yellow flowers of this unruly looking shrub light up all corners of the bush.

Probably a verbena, but no matter its name - love that colour!


Lucky for us, there was a sign to tell us that these cows are Belted Galloways. Striking, arent they?


That wooly hide would be a great asset in winter. It also makes them look more cuddly than your average cow.

More tommorrow!

The Fantastic Tree WITH Native Bees!

What tree is this? I dont know! But these clusters of flowers were about three times bigger than my head! It stands on the fence line of someones property at the side of a narrow road with nowhere to pull over.

So I shot from the car expecting to be given the 'bums rush' any moment. They arent too bad considering I could take no extra care with my composition without tresspassing. A lonely dog looked longingly at me from the other side of the fence, hopeful.

But I was doubly rewarded when I spied some of our tiny stingless native bees working the enormous blossoms! Im no native bee expert, so Ive got no clue which Australian Native Bee they are - but Iam now thier biggest fan. Arent they darling?

Adding to wish list: Macro lens, and personal hovercraft.