Tag: #wildoz

I hope the water is warm

Published on by bushboy15 Comments

Now in the middle of Winter, here the weather is unseasonably warm, around 20 to 25C. I could go on about the conditions at my place but this is not about me. It is a short story of some of the action in my garden.

As it is quite warm for this time of year, I have lots of watering points around the garden for the birds and animals that enjoy coming around the garden and house in seek of water and perhaps a snack.

This is the tale of a Lewins Honeyeater. Lewins Honeyeaters are around here almost all year round so I guess they like my garden. The flowers are not as many as in previous winters but perhaps enough to keep some birds here.

This then is what happened earlier this month
Hmmm….that looks inviting
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I guess I should just dive right in
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In I golewins honeyeater_bath_birdbath3_named_home_jackadgery_august 2019
Wow that water is bracinglewins honeyeater_bath_birdbath4_named_home_jackadgery_august 2019

I better get out quick
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That was a lovely quick diplewins honeyeater_bath_birdbath6_named_home_jackadgery_august 2019
I wonder should I go in againlewins honeyeater_bath_birdbath7_named_home_jackadgery_august 2019

So many seeds, so little time

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It’s time for Debbies Six Word Saturday

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“Do come and join us in our Saturday six-word musings.

I’ll admit that many of us openly break the numeric rule and share far more words (all excellent of course!) so the key rule is to have a title of six words – and then create around that the post that you desire! Perhaps in bunches of 6 words if you’re feeling inspired.”

 

Negotiations at the bird bath

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The Daily Word Prompt from Sheryl: Negotiation

Quite often
they come
you see
to splash
or drink
or just be.
Some find
a reason
some go
the bird bath
boss sometimes
a Spangled Drongo.
Sitting waiting
a dip
now and then
a Spangled Drongo
negotiation skills
says who when.
They look
they wonder
some stay
in they go
to splash
and play.
But only
if allowed
by a Spangled Drongo
who lets
them bathe
then off you go.
Please may I have a bath implored the Little Wattlebirdspangled drongo_wattlebird_bird bath_named_binna burra_march 2016
Well then Noisy Miner you will have to decide….in or off you gospangled drongo_noisy miner01_birdbath_binna burra_march 2013
Did he dive or was he pushed?spangled drongo_wattlebird_binna burra_march 2013
Hurry up dear, we haven’t got all dayspangled drongos__bird bath_named_binna burra_march 2016

Catching shellfish at Boulder Beach

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After lunch at a cafe at Shelley Beach, we decided to go to Boulder Beach to see if we could find some things we could create among the cobbles. Unfortunately we couldn’t find anything to create to add to our beach art. But what I did find was a nimble group scrambling about the rocks looking for shellfish for their dinner.

C’mon Dave, last time I was here there was some great oysters over this way.
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I am sure there were some down there Dave.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog2
It looks a bit slippery, so you be careful Stan.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog3
Do you know what you are doing Stan? That looks dangerous.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog4
Sure thing Dave. You keep an eye out for those waves and give me a yell if a big one heads towards the rocks. Hey, I think I got one.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog5
Check out this beauty Dave.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog6
So Stan, are you going to share?sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog7
No way Dave. You go and have a look, there’s plenty down near the waters edge.sooty_oystercatchers_named_boulder beach_blog8

Willie takes a bath

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The other day, a Willie Wagtail was quite chirpy in the garden. I wondered why he was making such a fuss. Here is what I encountered.
I wonder if the water is cold or too deep? Maybe I’ll just pop in and see.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog1

Hmm….it’s not deep and the water is a bit chilly but I think it will be OK.
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Boy…..this is invigorating. I love splashing about!
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Don’t forget to wash everywhere. A quick dunk will be just the thing.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog4
Wow that water is a fabulous. I am going to have another big splash about.willie_wagtail_bird_bath_named_caniaba_blog5

A bit of a quick flick to get dry.
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It’s great to feel lovely and clean. How do I look?
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Spiky Squares #28

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Becky’s photo challenge for March #SpikySquare is almost over. You still have four days to add a spiky.
Drop into Beckys Spiky Square site for some details and other peoples spiky photos.

The rules are simple:
Have fun interpreting the spikiness but don’t forget there is ONE absolute rule for this daily photo challenge – your main photograph must be square.

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Frustration

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The word prompt from Sheryl: Frustration

What is frustration?
Frustration is………..

Trying to have your lunch when friends drop over
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Trying to have a drink when someone comes along who is argumentative
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Trying to have a bath when someone drops inmusk lorikeet_rainbow lorikeets08_home_named_nov 2014 - Copy

Your Mum washing your face in public
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Getting that fabulous photo of a bird and all you end up with is a branch170630_blog challenge_over_branch01

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