Australia-down-under
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I visited Japanese garden again yesterday (1st Sep, the first day in spring here! Fortunately fine day) to see cherry blossoms. They are behind this area. Full bloom now. Australian Cherry blossoms last very long.
@Japanese Garden at Auburn Botanic Gardens, NSW Australia
Quite a journey this one has made, flying to Belgium all the way from Australia...
In all seriousness, it's of course the classic story that applies here. The species was "imported" to be kept in captivity, a few escape, breed and now you'll occasionally bump into one in the wild and/or city parks.
Beautiful bird all the same and this male was nice enough to strike a pose.
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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Victoria - Port Campbell NP - Twelve Apostles
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Nikon F3 / Kodachrome 64
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The Australian pelican (Pelecanus conspicillatus)
Males are larger than females. The most characteristic feature of pelicans is the elongated bill with its massive throat pouch. The Australian Pelican's bill is 40 cm - 50 cm long and is larger in males than females. Pelicans have large wings and a wingspan of 2.3 m - 2.5 m.
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
Also called kangaroo:). They like to graze on golf courses. Due to her impressive height, they doesn't seem to be afraid of people.
Yamba. New South Wales. Australia.
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 pelicans.
The pelican on the left has the deep pink beak of a bird in courting mode. The bird on the right has the pale pink beak of a bird not in courting mode. Interesting how this is also illustrated by the reaction of the one on the right to the advances of the one on the left.
Jerrabomberra wetlands, Australian Capital Territory, December, 2014.
Australian Spotted Crake, Porzana fluminea
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This one scampered across a shallow pond so fast that the water reflections weren’t disturbed by the ripples.
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.
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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