A trip to the beach wouldn’t be complete without the obligatory Sea Gull. I find them very attractive birds and enjoyed a few minutes watching this one looking for food.
Not a dull Gull!
Tag: Nature
Seal Bay Conservation Park
The park is again in the South Coast region. These are Australian sea lions and an amazing opportunity to see them in the wild. You can purchase a tour on the beach with a guide who will take you to within 10 metres of the colony.
How many can YOU see?!!
I’ve often seen large flocks of Corella but nothing quite like this before! The photos were taken on the banks of the Loddon River at Newbridge, north central Victoria. It felt like there were hundreds of them, filling several very large trees and the noise was so loud! (Click to enlarge for the best view).
Gone to seed….
Most people who know me will know that harvest, and therefore fruit and seeds, are uppermost in my mind at the moment. Inspired by the colours of the Banksia I’ve experimented with shots of Milk Thistle, Dandelions, etc in monochrome with red and orange filters. Best view is to click on the photo.
Black & white enlargement (chicks that is …)
Today our very first chicks are three weeks old. They have changed so much! Check out their first appearance as two day olds by clicking here.
A riot of colour!
I’m always fascinated by the symmetry in nature and even though these Gerbera are so brash there is something very delicate about them.
Black & white (chicks that is…)
Whilst technically not great photos I had to post these (no flash & hand held in dark light & not stressing ‘mum’ too much). Two days ago these two little chicks hatched to our first time ‘mum’. After one of our two chickens became very clucky for months on end our friend Sean donated fertislised eggs in a beanie for her to sit on. Exactly 21 days after, these two little ones emerged. First time mum is doing a wonderful job with them and is a total joy to watch.
Animal magic!
The last post on Melbourne Zoo for now. 2012 saw the 150th birthday of the zoo, having been founded in 1862 – the first zoo in Australia. Victoria as a colony had only been in existence from 1851 and in 1862 the Zoological Society was given a 55 acre site in Royal Park. It’s beginnings were based on domestic animals bred for acclimatisation into the new world such as deer, goats and sheep. In modern times it has prioritised the conservation of many endangered animals such as the Sumatran tiger seen here, amongst the many others. It is a not for profit organisation. For more info click on this link Melbourne Zoo.
Young Orangutan Dewi
A trip to Melbourne Zoo today. This is Dewi and mum Maimunah.
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