Birds

Sulphur-crested Cockatoos

Two sulphur-crested cockatoos visited yesterday, and one today.  These three often fly around together, but rarely seem to feed at the same time. One might be in a nearby tree keeping watch and will arrive on his own.  The main flocks will be out in the vineyards at this time of the year, or in home orchards.

The last two days have been heavily overcast, and it is late in the day, washing out the colour.

Despite the single cockie spotting me instantly, I managed to creep across the room to take the last three photos without startling it into flight. The overhead light was on and the result  would be improved if only I had thought to turn it off.

We are looking at these birds through my lounge window – and a net curtain. They are sitting on my front fence eating birdseed. Click on any picture and it will take you to the gallery for bigger images.

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Other Stuff

An English Country Garden

I’ve caught up a bit on Su Leslie’s blog  I must find out why she calls it Zimmerbitch. 🙂  Su shares gorgeous photographs and often shares words of wisdom, too. There, I enjoyed this song by Jimmie Rodgers: An English Country Garden.  I want to keep it handy. Posted on YouTube by NedNickerson2010.

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Bees & Bugs, Flowers, One Word Photo Challenge

One Word Photo Challenge: Marsala

For Jennifer’s  One Word Photo Challenge: Marsalaone-word-photo-challenge-badge

Windows/ Nokia phone, 5MP, on auto, cropped.

 

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There is a little bit of this colour towards the top of the Kniphofia (Red Hot Poker). I planted three of these bulbs the year before last. This is the first proper flowering.

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BELOW: These blossoms are a better colour match. Does anyone know the name of the shrub? [DONE: Abelia, from the honeysuckle family of plants]

Bee: 31 Dec 2014

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Bee on Abelia:  31 Dec 2014

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31 Dec 2015 Bee and Abelia

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