What a month of differences. I had some good rainfalls in February but March became quite dry. The dam I use for watering the garden and use outside didn’t receive any run-off and is very low. I am in water conservation mode and back to watering the garden plants sparingly. The pot plants on the verandahs are getting the precious tank water. I have lost a number of my Begonias sadly. I have a number of plants of the same species and nothing has been lost altogether.

The coming of Autumn is usually a time to plant but as the same as last year, there isn’t the promise of rain and soil moisture. I have a number of plants that are now going to re-potted into bigger pots. The best thing is the sunsets this Autumn so this post has a number of sunsets as I couldn’t decide which ones to use.

I haven’t included the photos I have used in posts over the past few weeks, such as the Wedged-tailed Eagle having lunch on the side of the road. I have also put some in reserve for posts to be written later on.

There is a a good selection so maybe a cup of your favourite beverage, a snack and get comfortable to see some of the stuff I found in my world in March.

I was very privileged to be part of a smoking ceremony. A traditional Aboriginal welcome to their part of country. The leaves that were on the fire, Lemon Scented Gum, Cinnamon Gum and another type of eucalypt leaf I can’t remember.

We stood or sat around the circular fire pit. One of the most amazing part was we were told that the smoke would touch us all. They began playing a welcome tune and the smoke went in a spiral around the circle of people, the smoke touching everyone. Yes the hairs on my arms and neck stood, it was a magical moment.
The leaves had to be put on regularly to infuse the people and the moment which gave us a sense of being part of country.
One of the murals inside of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence where the NSW Landcare Forum was held

The city sunset

One afternoon, the sun was so yellow bathing the countryside giving an eerie glow to the Grass Tree sentinels that watch over my besties place.

I wish I had more time to explore Redfern its streets, houses and gardens. I love this ornate piece on a gate.

Back at my part of the world, I found a bit of rust.

One of the jardinieres in the front of a house

Meanwhile at the beach, the shadows  on the sand caught my attention.

The colours of a Small Common Yellow Butterfly seemed to change as it sat on the lomandra.

My nighttime visitor who dropped in and commenced doing her laundry.

The early morning rain at my besties on a spiders web.

The water drops

While on the hunt for spiky things for Beckys March Square Photo Challenge, a purple Spider Orchid said pick me.

Another angle

Some Eucalypt flowers look spiky but are so soft

Purple flowers in the morning sun.
Another orchid found at the Lismore Farmers Market where we go most Saturdays for breakfast and get some produce from the growers.
The Desert Rose is also for sale at the Market

After not doing much, the rain came to my besties in March (but not my place) and the bean plants started to grow and flower.

This is the very first time I have seem coconuts growing on a tree.

Time for a few bird photos. The cute little Striated Thornbill enjoys dropping into to use  the bird bath
OK….now we are back at the beach. The Crested Terns flew in and sat on the beach with us.

On Macleay Island, the Bush-stone Curlews had a young one.

Having a drive around we came across a family of Grey-crowned Babblers having a feed along the side of the road.
One afternoon the sky was filled with a cacophony of squawking Little Corellas, the most Little Corellas I have ever seen in one huge flock. There were hundreds.
The flock stretched across the sky in the afternoon sun.
I love the graceful Ibis as the soar overhead.

The Black Kites are always hovering and swooping at the waste facility.

A look at the steering mechanism on a Black Kite.
I am so happy that the Scarlet Honeyeaters are still around the garden at home.
It is always a treat to come across Eastern Rosellas
The rain at my besties has bought out the happy looking Green Tree Frogs.
On the drive around we came across an Eastern Grey Kangaroo and her Joey.

The morning sun on the pampas grass seed heads

The car ferry on the way to Macleay Island was soon overtaken by the catamaran ferry

It was a treat when the yacht owner put up the red sails

The sunset over the bay made the end of a busy day worthwhile.

The sunset on the water
The farmer next door ploughed and planted a paddock next to my besties place. When it was ready, he let the cows into the paddock. This cow certainly seemed to enjoy having a snack.
The calf kept a wary eye on me.

The calf at sunset.

Another fabulous sunset.

Another day, another sunset. This is the eastern sky

I think this was my favourite sunset of March

Probably my favourite sunset photo. Well the suns gone down…..

…..and our Moon is in the sky, so it’s time to go.

I hope you have a had a good time wandering about, sometimes a bit chaotic, in my world. The featured photo is one from Beckys photo challenge which a lot of people liked. Maybe you have a favourite photo too?