I am not really in the mood to write. The dry continued for all of August so my mood wasn’t all that enthusiastic to gather images around my place. I posted quite a number of images from here and for the photo challenges over the month and I haven’t, as usual, added them to this months wrap.
I am heartened by the caring responses from my “blog family” to my posts. Thank you for being there.
August was my first month of being the Thursday Ragtag prompter sharing with Tracy. I was surprised at the number of people who responded with some great photos, writing and poetry.
OK lets go. I think you may need to go to the dunny and come back with a cup of tea/coffee or drink of choice, perhaps a snack or two depending on the time of day you are here.
I might start with some of the things I found at an auction which I didn’t know was happening. I was going to the farmers market for breakfast and a bit of food shopping.
One of the things I like to find and collect are boxes. Pity these were already sold or if they weren’t the auctioneer was a long way from this lot
A rather random group of items
Anyone have one of these at home?
Up the road a ways is the town of Kyogle. We go there at least once a year in case something may be happening. On this day it was just us and the tumble weeds lol There is some nice gates though.
I was surprised by the number and variety of flowers in peoples garden as we walked about the back streets
The bees were about too
I think this Salvia is called Hot Lips
I love this salvia
More flowers for you to enjoy
The grevilleas are quite outstanding this year, except at my place
A lovely window box of daisies
These flowers were further north near a town called Murwillumbah where we went following the Mud Trail which was along the North Cost highlighting the pottery skills of the potters around here.
My begonias are flowering but not as profusely as in previous years
I was down at the waterhole digging out the silt to make the waterhole back to what it was years ago. While I was there I walked about and found this native plant about to flower despite the lack of rain and soil moisture
A black and white view of Kyogle from the Art Gallery
The lovely layers of blue you get from the vapours of Eucalypt trees
The bees are out collecting pollen and nectar from the flowers
Look how full the pollen sacks are on the tiny Native Stingless Bee
While we were away for a few days we came across the flower gardens that had just been watered in Nelson Bay
I love finding cats in windows. This one was just moving on just as I saw it.
Oh well a cats tail is still OK
I just love this cows hair cut
Down at the waterhole, the place where there has always been water on my place. This year it was the lowest I have ever seen it but the birds know where it is and flock there to get a drink or a bath. Time to get in……….
…..and out again
The Fuscous Honeyeaters seem to stay down this part of my place and don’t venture up near the house.
A Red-browed Firetail gets a drink
The whole flock of Fuscous Honeyeaters suddenly turned up much to the astonishment of a White-throated Honeyeater
Remember last month I told the story of the Willie Wagtails nest that was destroyed by something. Well they found a spot on the car port to rebuild their nest
The Willie Wagtails really can’t stand the Magpie getting close to their nest. Incoming!!!
They really give the Magpie a hard time until it goes away
The Welcome Swallows are also nesting at my besties
Here is three of the four chicks in the nest. Aren’t their fluffy heads adorable?
The Little Friarbirds have found the grevilleas
An Olive-backed Oriel dropped into the birdbath for a while
I found these Pelicans at the Lismore Waste Facility – a fancy name for the rubbish dump
I felt for the birds and have put up a feeder which I put seed in every now and then. The King Parrots drop in for a snack when there is seed in there.
The Brown Honeyeater has to stretch a bit
The Double-barred Finches are enjoying the grass seed
While we were travelling around we dropped into a small wetland that is surrounded by farm land. I was surprised to see a Black Swan paddling about.
At the wast facility the Black Kites are always wheeling about.
I love seeing the flocks of Ibis as they fly over my besties place every afternoon on their way to their roost.
These Corellas loved it up a bit in Nelson Bay
Is there anything a happy as an Australian Raven skipping down the hill
Our Moon and the clouds
Almost time for sunset
At this time of year the sun sets just on the hill
OK then, thanks for visiting and I hope you enjoyed your look at my This is August 2019
Also for Su’s Changing Seasons
Hi Brian. Its funny because I just came back to the blog following another break. I saw you were doing the RagTag, which is one I follow. I thought, gosh, I had no idea it was you, only to learn you have just hopped on board. Glad to hear you are a part of it.
Happy September. My favorite photo from above it truly Hot Lips. lol. Perfectly named. The sweet cow looks like she has a conscience or a friend on her right ear, even though its a tag. cute just the same. Great capture of the Fuscous Honeyeater drinking from the pond. And finally I so wish I had King Parrots visit my home, instead of the dreaded lizards. A nice collection to sum up August. Hope you are well, see you in blogging land. Donna.
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Hi Donna, hope you had a good break. I have thought about hosting a photo challenge for a while but I don’t have the time to give it my full attention so thought being a Ragtagger would be a good way to test the waters. It’s been fun. Thanks for you comments I set up the feeder as King Parrots are naughty and have been snacking on succulents in pots around the house. What is wrong with lizards? I enjoy them around and inside my house. Except if they are big I guess. Yes, catch you around Brian x
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Lizards are just “crittery” lol. I do however have a story if I can get around to writing it. We had a heat wave 120 F and the birds were clearly looking for water. I got the hose out and the a baby lizard came hipping through like a toddler. I admit, I fell in love.
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Excellent. A lizard story would be good
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Fabulous photos of your local flora and birdlife
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Thank you Sheree 🙂 🙂
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The previous post I read began with someone apologising for the length – then I opened yours and his seemed quite short. Your post is enormous! 😀 some great photos though
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Thank you Sue. I did warn you would need a drink and a snack to get through 🙂 I find it hard to cut down on photos but do my best. Glad you dropped in to have a look at my August ❤
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It was my last task of the day before lights out -11:23 PM here and it’s been a long long day! 😴
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Just thinking about my breakfast at 8:26am lol
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Enjoy , goodnight
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Sweet dreams x
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Loved your post Brian. The birds are a delight! They brought the first smile of the day 🙂
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Thank you Dawn. Glad I could bring a smile to start the day 🙂
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In a hotel room. Coffee in bed looking at bird and bush pics. Life’s sweet!
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Excellent 🙂
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All fabulous…but I loved the skipping raven, they are such characters!
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Thank you Heather 🙂 I had to laugh at the Raven heading down the hill hippity hop
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Hippity hop to the candy shop….lol!
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Loved scrolling through the collection. What an amazing nest. Your flowers are beautiful. The birds.. well you know I loved them all.
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Thank you ever so much Lisa 🙂 Nest building is fascinating I marvel at the crafting and pure skill with just a beak and little feet
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Love the birds such a great variety always fun to read your blog.
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Thank you Sue 🙂
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All bright n beautiful as always! Love the gate too…
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Thanks 🙂 I have been searching for a gate like that for ages. No one seems to get rid of them now-a-days
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I had to laugh at that raven too, Brian. That oriel is so gorgeous. The lack of rain sucks, but your photos are still briliiant. You might need to put that Neil Diamond song on very loud and play the air guitar.
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Thank you Tracy 😀 the very warm days at this time of year has nullified the small amount of rain a week ago. Did you bop about to the music
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I did. 🙂
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so much to enjoy here – I did recognize a few of the photos from posts I visited earlier int he month
the auction was a great stumble upon I like boxes too – just gave away a small wooden one – to someone who will appreciate it – but it was new and not antique like the ones you found
and sorry about the dry –
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Thanks Yvette 😀 tried not to double up. Some are from the same day but different shots. I have a few boxes to fix up
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delightful read and beautiful photographs! thank you 🙂 🙂
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Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed my August 😀😀
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What an awesome post, Brian!! I love your beautiful photos of flora and fauna! The double barred finch is so cute as are the corellas and the honeyeaters! Such wonderful wildlife! The cow’s haircut is so cute and I’m glad the wagtails found a new place for their nest. Thanks so much for sharing this with us! 😀
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Thank you Sarah for taking the time to have a look at my August 😀😀
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Birds flying high, you know what I mean…. 🙂 🙂 Funny how songs just pop up with images, isn’t it? Hoping for a swift improvement in things, Brian. 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo. Am impatient waiting though
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The colors you captured are so eye-catching-appealing! I can’t pick a favorite, I’m never disappointed by your photos! Nice job, Brian, thank you for sharing your world with us!
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Thank you ever so much for your lovely comment Shelley ❤
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You’re welcome :-)! I look forward to stopping by again to see what you’re up to in September!
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That sounds like a plan Shelley
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Sorry I’ve been so slow to respond Brian; I didn’t see the ping-back and I’ve been a bit awol from WP lately. Beautiful photos as always — you have an enviable talent for wildlife photography,
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That is fine Su. I did notice you MIA. Sometimes you have to go out and do adult stuff
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Thanks for your lovely comment too. Glad you had a bit of time to get through a bit of a big post ❤
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