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These western birds have far more white on their backs than their eastern counterparts. Still as cheeky though and during the breeding season can be problematic when defending their territory, even knocking cyclists off their bicycles
An Australian painted lady, Vanessa kershawi, feeding on the Jervis Bay Grevillea, Grevillea macleayana, at Hyams Beach, Jervis Bay, Australia.
The markings of the Australian painted lady are similar to the Northern Hemisphere painted lady, Vanessa cardui.
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April 12, 2015. We had spent the afternoon at the local pub, playing pool, having a few awful beers, and eating half-frozen pies. I had my fingers crossed that sunset would turn something special on for us at this windmill, and shortly after, we were flying down the highway in a bid to catch the light before it drifted below a thick cloud teetering on the horizon.
After dodging a few emu's at high speed, we arrived at one of my most loved Australian scenes. This windmill embodies the classic Australian outback feeling better than anywhere else I've found.
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The feathers on its throat (hackles) are longer than in other species and together with its white irises, it is these features that distinguish it from the Australian Crow which is typically smaller.
The Raven is found in eastern, southern and central Australia and lives in all habitat types except for the more arid areas.
Its body measures 46 -53cm (18 -21 inches) in length with a wingspan of 100cm (39 inches). It has an all-black plumage, beak and mouth as well as strong grey-black legs and feet.
It is omnivorous though it eats more meat than smaller crows.
It is a peaceful bird showing no aggression towards humans or other birds without reason.
"And the Raven, never flitting, still is sitting, still is sitting” - Edgar Allen Poe
On the road to wisdom, behave like a Raven and observe everything carefully – Mehmet Murat ildan
Variation à partir d'un parchemin d'autruche en utilisant un logiciel de post-traitement permettant d'accentuer le contraste et les nuances colorées
Variation from ostrich parchment using post-processing software to enhance contrast and color nuances
Tannerie - Parcheminerie Dumas
Annonay - Ardèche - France
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Not quite at our door today - just a bit further down the street. Again showing a full crop so breakfast had been enjoyed.
The beautiful scenes at the beach just highlight the first few hours of Australia Day. Being Australian citizens is an honour for my family and me! My thoughts however are only enhanced by the stories shared with me by a greatly respected Birapi elder. His First Nations people walked the beaches and fished these waters for thousands of years before Europeans arrived.
Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen
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Autumn is a great time to enjoy Magpies. For a start, they are no longer territorial.
This is the Alpha pair of a clan at a nearby park. I think they had at least two clutches, and have allowed one of the younger females to remain in residence.
There are perhaps as many as 9 members of the local clan.
The neighbourhood needs to know that all is well and that they are in control.
Surrounded by hundreds of black swans. I have never seen so many swans together in my life.:-))
Western Treatment Plant - Werribee - Victoria - Australia
Thanks Kevin and Karen
male found at edge of forest in Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia
A fairly large and robust parrot found in eastern and southeastern Australia. The male has a bright red head and belly and is quite unmistakable. Lives in rainforest and wet eucalyptus forest. Eats fruits, blossoms and insects
also called Australian King-parrot
alisterus scapularis
Australische Koningsparkiet
Perruche royale
Königssittich
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Portrait of a very handsome adult Inland Bearded Dragon (Pogona vitticeps) from Whyalla Norrie, on what would have been a compacting, red-soil sandplain vegetated with chenopod shrubland and mixed myall woodland prior to white settlement. Kelly saw him trying to cross a busy road on the way back to our campsite after she had got a few groceries for a feed. She thankfully rescued him, and I took this opportunity to take this image upon his release into an area of suitable habitat very close to where he was spotted taking risks. Nice one Kel!
The Australian ringneck (Barnardius zonarius) is found in all mainland states, inhabitating a wide range of habitats except extreme tropical and highlands. The species consists of 4 subspecies, each with its own distinct range. The basic colour is green, and all four subspecies have the characteristic yellow ring around the hindneck; wings and tail are a mixture of green and blue. The individual in this image is colloquially known as a "Port Lincoln Parrot" (subspecies- Barnardius zonarius zonarius).