who is he?

Heron fishing

White faced Heron, ardea novaechollandiae Sydney, Warnervale

It was very interesting watching this bird as I was wondering at first what he was up to.

He went to the side of the canal where it was all weedy and swished one of his legs around. He then darted towards the middle and watched and waited till the little fish that had been hiding in the weeds swam out. The Heron then stabed his beak into the water and caught himself a little snack.

Very clever indeed!

Yummy fruit bats

Oh I've missed seeing these beautiful creatures! Again these photo's were taken at Sydney's botanical garden. Don't you just love the way they hug themselves with their bat wings to sleep!

neighbourhood watch

Willy Wagtail having words with a Magpie

Just one of those chance moments of being in the right place at the right time and camera and I where ready!

Sydney siders

sulfur crested cockatoos, Sydney, botanical garden

2 weeks in Sydney ,warm weather, and very obliging birds. My dear friend and colleague, Nickolay and I met for a day at the botanical gardens. While catching up with what each other has been doing I could'nt help noticing just how close the birds would allow you to walk up to them....must be years of trust built up between humans and birds in this very beautiful park. Encouraged by my friend to get closer and closer and closer to the birds to take their photo's this was my happy result. The day was very overcast and as Nickolay mentioned it was perfect for taking photo's of white birds! I can't remember the last time I visited the Botanical gardens I used to visit here a lot when I lived here and would come to the gardens and sketch but this recent experience has certainly made me look forward to my next time in Sydney!

indoor "wild" life

Anybody want him, will post to anywhere in the world?

Naughty, Naughty NED!!

I thought at least this one box would be "wild" life free! Underneath him are a whole lot of fabric pieces with pins in them....I guess no brain no pain!!!

down and personal with Big Bunny

Getting down to Big Bunny's level!