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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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This is an old photograph from the University of Western Australia that I have processed to give it a more "arty" appearance.
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
Not quite at our door today - just a bit further down the street. Again showing a full crop so breakfast had been enjoyed.
Today is Australia Day (January 26). It marks the founding of a British Colony in Sydney in 1788.
A fireworks display put on by the local Council taken at the bottom of my garden. My first attempt at firework shots.
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.
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.
As the title indicates - an edit of a previous image I took one sunrise at Bar Beach, NSW; Australia a few weeks ago.
I've altered the composition slightly from the original in an attempt to help the viewers eye follow the line of rocks front and back through the image - hope it works!
Have a great day and weekend!!
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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).
Ancient River Red Gums, killed by rising salinity and low flow from the River Murray, South Australia
A Phalaenoides glycinae Moth sitting on my patio strp. It seemed a little reluctant to go out into the hot sunshine for quite a long time enabling me to get a half decent shot. And yes my Grapevine are showing signs of both the caterpillars andn perhaps a viral disease, as well as having some grapes. HWW