Tuesday 28 February 2023
ARTS CENTRE
Monday 27 February 2023
SUMMERY
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Sunday 26 February 2023
YARRA BEND PATH
Saturday 25 February 2023
CURRAWONG
The pied currawong (Strepera graculina) is a medium-sized black passerine bird native to eastern Australia and Lord Howe Island. One of three currawong species in the genus Strepera, it is closely related to the butcherbirds and Australian magpie of the family Artamidae. Six subspecies are recognised.
It is a robust crow-like bird averaging around 48 cm in length, black or sooty grey-black in plumage with white undertail and wing patches, yellow irises, and a heavy bill. The male and female are similar in appearance. Known for its melodious calls, the species' name currawong is believed to be of indigenous origin. Within its range, the pied currawong is generally sedentary, although populations at higher altitudes relocate to lower areas during the cooler months. It is omnivorous, with a diet that includes a wide variety of berries and seeds, invertebrates, bird eggs and juvenile birds.
It is a predator which has adapted well to urbanisation and can be found in parks and gardens as well as rural woodland. The habitat includes all kinds of forested areas, although mature forests are preferred for breeding. Roosting, nesting and the bulk of foraging take place in trees, in contrast with the ground-foraging behaviour of its relative, the Australian magpie. Here it is seen in suburban Melbourne, in the Darebin Parklands in Fairfield.
This post is part of the Saturday Critters meme.
Friday 24 February 2023
Thursday 23 February 2023
BUTTERFLY AND ROSES
Wednesday 22 February 2023
SUMMER WALK
This post is part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,
and also part of the Nature Notes meme.
Tuesday 21 February 2023
Monday 20 February 2023
NGV GARDEN
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Sunday 19 February 2023
WILD MELBOURNE
Saturday 18 February 2023
Friday 17 February 2023
SUNSET
Thursday 16 February 2023
Wednesday 15 February 2023
MOSS, LICHEN, FUNGUS
Life, life everywhere!
This post is part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,
and also part of the Nature Notes meme.
Tuesday 14 February 2023
VALENTINE'S BOUQUETS
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
Monday 13 February 2023
DAYLESFORD
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Sunday 12 February 2023
Saturday 11 February 2023
Friday 10 February 2023
AT THE PROM
Wilsons Promontory, also known as Yiruk and Wamoon in the Gunai and Boonwurrung languages respectively, is a peninsula that forms the southernmost part of the Australian mainland, located in the state of Victoria. South Point at 39°08′06″S 146°22′32″E is the southernmost tip of Wilsons Promontory and hence of mainland Australia. Located at nearby South East Point, (39°07′S 146°25′E) is the Wilsons Promontory Lighthouse. Most of the peninsula is protected by the Wilsons Promontory National Park and the Wilsons Promontory Marine National Park.
This post is part of the Skywatch Friday meme.
Thursday 9 February 2023
MAGNOLIA
Magnolia is a large genus of about 210 to 340 flowering plant species in the subfamily Magnolioideae of the family Magnoliaceae. It is named after French botanist Pierre Magnol. Illustrated here is the magnificent Magnolia grandiflora.
This post is part of the Floral Friday Fotos meme
Wednesday 8 February 2023
MOSS
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,
and also part of the Nature Notes meme.
Tuesday 7 February 2023
GIPPSLAND RURAL
In Gippsland, about 150 km east of Melbourne on a day trip.
This post is part of the Travel Tuesday meme,
and also part of the Ruby Tuesday meme.
Monday 6 February 2023
AUSTRALIAN MOSAIC
Trying my hand at digitally creating a mosaic that evokes the spirit of Australia.
This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme,
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the Seasons meme.
Sunday 5 February 2023
Saturday 4 February 2023
Friday 3 February 2023
Thursday 2 February 2023
OLEANDER
Wednesday 1 February 2023
NEW DAY
This post is part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,
and also part of the My Corner of the World meme,
and also part of the Nature Notes meme.