Nothing can beat spotting local wildlife on their home turf ~ During the first few days of my stay in Scotland I spotted this Cock Pheasant doing an evening patrol around the garden… Before departing over the garden wall – Later, with spring in the air I was privy to his courting ritual! …puffing up […]
Our Scottish Neighbours
Our immediate neighbours on one side are a young family… And on the other side we have youngsters…. Otherwise, this is the neighbouring farm as seen over the garden fence… We went over to say hello during my first few days here in Scotland where we got to meet some of the livestock and their […]
Dawn Chorus
There are times I wish I was more of an early bird! Glorious sunrises… … and the magnificent dawn chorus, which is so beautiful to hear 🙂 Our feathered friends put on such an enthusiastic fanfare as they pour their heart out singing in the day – I wish I got to hear it on […]
Lace Monitors
I frequently go over to Stradbroke Island in the evening to walk. Climbing the sandy hill there’s often the sound of rustling and scuttling in the bush on either side of the track. But hoping to see what makes the noise is generally futile as its survival is dependent upon it remaining invisible to any potential predators – However, […]
Christmas Beetles
Before the Christmas season is totally over, I want to share with you this photo that I took on a walk during the festive season ~ a Christmas beetle They get their name due to their ‘sudden’ appearance at this time of year, but they look as though they have come dressed especially for the […]
Duck Billed Platypus
Duck Billed Platypus are shy creatures, so seeing one in the flesh when in the Australian outback makes it all the more remarkable and special! When I lived in northern NSW I’d go down to the creek in the early morning or late evening with the children and we’d stand on the wooden bridge scanning the […]