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The Northern Water Dragon is mainly found in the far northern Australian coastal regions in the Northern Territory and the western portion of the Cape York Peninsula. It also occurs in the southern part of New Guinea and on some of the islands to the north of Australia, as far north as the Maluku Islands of Indonesia.
Within its distribution, this semi-arboreal species can be found in a range of habitats, including coastal dunes, tropical savannah woodlands, monsoon forests, paperbark swamps and billabongs, creeks and riverine environments. In particular, it can be found in the Arnhem Land tropical savanna, the Cape York Peninsula tropical savanna, the Carpentaria tropical savanna, the Trans-Fly savanna and grasslands, the Victoria Plains tropical savanna, and possibly the Kimberley tropical savanna.(Wikipedia)
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Our first lizard of the trip! This handsome creature posed nicely for us as we jockeyed around him to get the best view. In total, he is about 10cm in length from nose to tail tip.
George Brown Darwin Botanic Garden, Northern Territory, Australia. October 2022.
Eagle-Eye Tours - Tropical Australia.
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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Rhodanthe chlorocephala is a native Australian daisy belonging to the family Asteraceae. It is widely grown due to its attractive flowers and foliage, and because it’s hardy, adaptable and provides a good, fast ground cover. The flowers are long-lived and dry well. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subspecies rosea is the most widely grown subspecies and is commonly known as “Pink and White Everlasting”, “Rosy Sunray”, “Pink Paper-daisy” and “Rosy Everlasting”. It grows naturally in the south of Western Australia extending into South Australia. Rhodanthe chlorocephala subsp. rosea is an erect annual herb 20-60cm high with clumps of glabrous (hairless) grey-green stems and leaves 1-6cm in length. It has a large single flowering head at the tip of each stem. Flower heads grow to 6cm diameter, gradually decreasing as the flowering season progresses. The color of the bracts varies from deep pink (almost red) through pale pink to pure white, with a yellow or black centre. 18954
Brewarrina, New South Wales
This image gives you an idea of the habitat around Brewarrina. Flat and hot. The heat shimmer is visible in the background. 33 degrees Celsius last week.
Macro Mondays
Vintage
1954 Commemorative Australian Florin Specifications
Edge Reeded
Weight 11.31 grams
Diameter 28.5 mm
Composition 50% silver, 40% copper, 5% zinc, 5% nickel
The Australian masked owl is a barn owl of Southern New Guinea and the non-desert areas of Australia.
male bird spotted early morning on a gravel road in the Atherton Tablelands, Queensland, Australia
Males can grow well over 1 m tall (3.3 ft) and they have a huge wingspan in flight.
This image shows the typical walk with the head held high and the bill in an upward angle
ardeotis australis
Australische trap
outarde d'Australie
Wammentrappe
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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
Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen
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There is a Black-shouldered Kite family in the territory of this young Magpie, and she was glad to show them her prowess.
Australian Magpie, Gymnorhina tibicen
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I've seen any number of species helping themselves to the ripe berries of the boxthorn, but never before had I seen a Magpie enjoying them.
This young lass was quite adept at plucking off the ripe berries from the top of the bush.
Australian Black Swan, with a few Mute Swans. The Black swans are an invasive bird, brought to UK zoos and private collections, some escaped and others were allowed to go free. They are not encouraged to breed.
I like the heart shape they are making.
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.
Not quite at our door today - just a bit further down the street. Again showing a full crop so breakfast had been enjoyed.