Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Wet and Aggressive Corella challenges Magpie

Sunday 5 April 2020

Sunday Selections #475




Sunday Selections was originally brought to us by Kim, of Frogpondsrock, as an ongoing meme where participants could post previously unused photos languishing in their files.

Huge thanks to Cie who gave me this wonderful Sunday Selections image.
  
The meme was then continued by River at Drifting through life.  Sadly she has now stepped aside (though she will join us some weeks), and I have accepted the mantle.
 
The rules are so simple as to be almost non-existent.  Post some photos under the title Sunday Selections and link back to me. Clicking on any of the photos will make them embiggen. 
 
I usually run with a theme. This week, like most of the world, I have been largely confined to home.  That is where most of my photos come from too - with a brief divergence down to the lake to admire (old) kangaroo photos.


Starting with kangaroos.  I took these photos in 2012.



This first poor mama has a VERY full pouch.  Looking at the size of it I think it is time that the pouch potato was evicted.

This next kangaroo (which may or may not be the same as the first) is being very patient while her big baby has a drink.  At that size he is more than capable of feeding himself, but obviously felt the need for the comforts of home.

Then to our garden.


I took this photo of the red rose bud not long after first light and loved the way the colour of the rose is echoed by the light on the hills behind it.


Another, rich, red, heavily scented rose - also taken just after first light.

I *think* that this incredibly delicate (and fragile) funghi is Coprinus plicatilis which is also known as Japanese parasol or Japanese Umbrella mushroom - and I can see where it got the name.  It is a tiny thing, and lasted only a few hours.



I really like this emerging dahlia with its burgundy stripes and splashes on a cream background.


 We have only just entered Autumn but the anenomes are already starting to poke through the ground in a number of beds.  I hope they survive the winter.



The Christmas cactus is similarly confused.




And then to some of the tuberous begonias which live on our front veranda.  I thoroughly enjoy both the foliage and the blooms and the birds (mostly) leave them alone.

I am going to finish this post with visiting birds too.



Starting with corellas.  As you can see this youngster is very nearly as big as its parent.  Which doesn't stop it demanding to be fed.  Noisily demanding to be fed.




These next three photos of the youngster in full voice were taken looking outside from our loungeroom window.  It drowned out the television and we missed an incoming phone call when it was in full screech too.

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Then to the rainbow lorikeets.  Who knew that purple, green, orange and yellow could look so good together.   I really liked the second photo of it playing 'peek-a-boo' with me.  That piece on its beak comes from the green apple (it has to be green) that we hang for them and some of the other birds.



This female king parrot was wondering whether she dared land on my hand for some seed.  She did, but one handed I simply couldn't take her photo.

The sky was been a joy too, but with so many photos already it can wait for another time.

Stay well, and stay safe.




156 comments:

  1. Such a marvelous collection today my sister! Thank You

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    1. Cloudia: I am glad you enjoyed the things which make me happy oh sister across the seas.

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  2. Dear EC
    Lovely photos for us to enjoy. The roos and birds are an especial delight, but so are the flowers!
    Best wishes
    Ellie

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    1. Ellie Foster: Many thanks. Stay safe, stay well.

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  3. Such beautiful variety. The roos and flowers alone are a feast for the eyes and the birds are a favourite. Thank you!

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    1. Marie Smith: I am not going to admit just how much time we spend watching the birds that visit. It is not dawn yet, but at first light I will be on the lookout.

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  4. I agree with Marie. Always a feast for the eyes.

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    1. Caterina: I am very glad to provide you with a calorie free feast.

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  5. beautiful, love the mushroom and all the colors and your birds are so colorful, now that I don't have an outdoor cat I've gotten a bird feeder so I can sit out of doors and enjoy the visitors hopefully.

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    1. Linda Starr: Jazz goes out (very briefly) in the early morning. The feeders are hung well out of his reach (and he largely ignores the birds). I do hope the birds come to you - there is endless delight in watching them.

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  6. Some of those bird shots are amazing.
    Pouch potato - that made me chuckle.

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    1. Alex J. Cavanaugh: They really are pouch potatoes for a very long time. It looks incredibly uncomfortable.

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  7. A flock of noisy cockatoo flew over just a short time ago. I think they were shouting "Good morning!" to me as I picked up the Sunday paper from my driveway. Either that or were screaming at me to get back inside!!

    Another lovely, refreshing array of photos, EC...thanks.

    Take good care...stay safe and well...cuddles to Jazz. :)

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    1. Lee: There are a number of noisy cockatoos here too. I am pretty certain that they are shouting (rudely) about the quantity and quality of food availabe.
      I hope you and the furry overlords have a safe and healthy week.

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  8. I love your birds! And the "pouch potato" cracked me up. It's a nice antidote to the blathering on the news right now.
    Hugs to you and give a scratch to Jazz for me.

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    1. River Fairchild: I ration my exposure to the news. I simply cannot cope with it and turn to nature for solace and distraction. Hugs received and reciprocated. I will give Jazz his scritch when his mood is less uncertain.

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  9. I think that kangaroos and birds are quite like humans, they will keep accepting a handout as long as you are willing to provide it!

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    1. David M. Gascoigne: You are right. I do feed the birds, but admire the kangaroos from a safe distance. I suspect the time that the young corellas can get a feed from their parents is drawing to a close. Sadly for us this will mean that we have to listen to the complaints without any respite.

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  10. That's awesome that you can hand feed her. I love the mama and baby pictures, and yes! those colors on the birds do not sound like they'd go together, but they surely do. Have a wonderful day!

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    1. mail4rosey: There are quite a number of birds we can now feed by hand - which is a privilege. I hope that you and yours also have a lovely (and healthy) day.

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  11. Precious the Corellas, I love them, beautiful EC.

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  12. Lovely photos. Even the lazy kangaroo babies! Your begonias are amazing and that short-lived fungi is super cool! And the birds. I can never get close enough to any here to get such good pics. I am also largely at home, allowed out only for necessities *sigh* But I can't complain. I'm not in NYC.

    Thank you for the beautiful

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    1. mshatch: We too are allowed out for necessities (though some of them are much more essential than others). Some of our birds will be patient when I am attempting to get a photo. Others are more camera phobic than I am.
      We NEED the beautiful at the moment don't we?

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  13. I really enjoyed seeing all those photos!

    A bird actually flew and landed on the back of my hand today in one of my dreams when I reached out for it, but that's the only time that's ever happened. Then later it tried biting my hand, perhaps it didn't like me.

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    1. Lon Anderson: I have been bitten by the birds from time to time - and it is almost always because there are none of their favourite seeds left.
      Stay well, stay safe.

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  14. I love those photos of the kangaroos. Very interesting to see, because we don't have them here in Hawaii.

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    1. gigi-hawaii: I am glad you enjoy them. We see them quite often, and still smile.

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  15. Photos of your birds and garden. Beauteous. You made my day.
    Stay safe. Stay healthy.

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    1. Sandra Cox: Thank you. And you stay healthy too.

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  16. PS And the kangs make me smile:)

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    1. Sandra Cox: I am glad - because they make us smile too. Bigly.

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  17. Your pictures make me wish i could visit your world soon. Maybe someday, i hope.

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  18. The chatter of lorikeets can be heard for quite a distance and no god would design a bird with such colouring. How did they evolve to be such colourful birds. The mushroom is amazing. I've never seen anything like it.

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    1. Andrew: That mushroom is spectacular isn't it? It seems to need rain overnight, and I have very rarefly seen it. And yes, the lorikeets are loud but NOT as loud as a whinging corella.

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  19. A wonderful selection today! Thank you. That Joey is surely FAR too big to still be welcome in the pouch - time Mama pointed out that he's not in lockdown! The bird photos are a delight, as always, and I only wish I knew your secret for keeping your begonias looking so beautiful. Mine are very bedraggled.
    I hope your week is as enjoyable as possible.

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    1. Alexia: I suspect it hurts when that joey climbs in and out of the pouch. Probably hurts a lot. The kangaroo mother's are a lot more patient that I suspect my childless self would ever manage. The begonias live on our front veranda and seem to like it there. They are pretty much set and forget plants now - always welcome.
      I hope that you too have some bright spots in your week.

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  20. Very colorful post. Right now I am listening to many kinds of little birds demanding more. There are sparrows in a downspout across the street, and wrens behind me.

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    1. Joanne Noragon: I needed colour today and thought/hoped others would too. Our little birds are often drowned out by the bigger ones. Very often.

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  21. I LOVE that photo of the parent and youngster corellas taken from behind! It's an unusual perspective - one I greatly enjoyed. Do the adult corellas sound the same when they "talk" as the young ones do?

    That mama kangaroo really did have her pouch full. I wonder if the baby roos are like baby people - some early to leave and others late (or even very late). At least human children live in the basement, not in their mama's pouches.

    Thanks for the colour and interest again this week, EC. Your flowers are amazing; I especially like the begonias.

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    1. jenny_o: Thank you. The corellas are never precisely musical but I think the youngsters sound worse. Think a noisy screeth AND a whine. We quite often see mama kangaroos carrying around very big babies. I think they return for comfort and reassurance for some while - just as humans do. And some need more than others it seems - again just like humans.

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  22. Such wonderful pictures. I enjoyed them every one, but especially that first red flower with the light behind. And frankly all your lovely flowers made me smile. Thank you for the eye candy treat. Now I'm feeling quite full, thank you. :-)

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    1. DJan: I am glad to hear this post was a treat. Very glad.

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  23. I always love your photos, they make me smile (much needed right now). I especially love the rose bud. Stay well and safe.

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    1. Mason Canyon: We do all need smiles don't we? I hope you too will commit to staying safe and well.

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  24. The seasons and the plants and the animals continue. It's reassuring.

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    1. kylie: It is very reassuring. I suspect that some plants and many animals will do better while we are hunkered down inside.

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  25. Lots of color and variety there. What is the lifespan of a Kangaroo? Your begonias are beautiful.

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    1. e: The Eastern Grey Kangaroos can live for up to eighteen years in the wild. I love our begonias and am glad that we discovered them.

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  26. Lovely collection of photos for Sunday. Love your red rose, it's not so easy to buy a very fragrant red rose these days.
    Take care, stay well.

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    1. Margaret D: This red rose is an old one but its scent is glorious. We have bought a few other scented red roses more recently but they don't match this one.

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  27. You stay well and stay safe too. I love the Japanese Parasol, so delicate and I thought at first your anemone was parsley. Baby corellas are much like any other baby when wanting to be fed, the screeches drown out everything else. I love your begonias.

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    1. River: The corella screech is truly impressive. I suspect it would rival a human baby.

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  28. Wonderful subjects, wonderful pictures!

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  29. Our birds are all missing at this time will be back next spring you are lucky to have so many beautiful flowers too.
    Merle.......

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    1. Merlesworld: Some of our birds disappear for a while but the corellas, the cockatoos and the rainbow lorikeets remain. The flowers are a bonus, but will disappear shortly.

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  30. Thanks for the lovely photos. I do like your flowers, so delicate and I am sure they brighten your day as well as the birds. Stay safe and take care.

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    1. Rosie: Thank you. The garden and the birds DO brighten my day. I hope you can stay safe too.

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  31. Hi EC - thanks so much glorious range of photos - love that rose bud lighting up the world for the sunrise; I can smell that rose from here ... and the memories from other gardens.

    Those corellas - amazing noise they must make - but beautiful photos ... hope the plants survive your winter - mind you a while to go. In the meantime ... take care and stay in as good a health as possible - with thoughts - Hilary

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    1. Hilary Melton-Butcher: Thank you. I owe you an email which I will get onto when I have replied to comments. That rose has an incredible scent. It epitomising red rose scent and I am endlessly grateful. I will pick some more at first light.
      I hope you too can stay in good health - and am confident you have more than enough to keep you occupied.

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  32. Oh WOW...as always, your photos are absolutely mesmerising!!
    The Roos, the birds, and the flowers...we have nothing like them here, so visiting you is such a privilege!!
    Oh thank you so, so much for sharing these...you have truly brightened up my day! 😊😊

    Take care and stay safe, my dear friend!

    Lots of love and hugs ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

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    1. Ygraine: I am very, very glad to brighten your day with things which also brighten mine.
      I hope you have recovered, feel much, much better and stay safe.
      Hugs received and reciprocated in full (in a non-infectious way).

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  33. That morning red rose is an outstanding photo.

    The colorful birds are always appreciated in your posts. I am sure their screeching would annoy me also.

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    1. Starting Over, Accepting Changes - Maybe: Thank you. The incessant whine of the youngsters does irritate me but I am very grateful that some birds at least had a successful breeding season. I do feel guilty that some of our neighbours are also drowned in the noise - despite doing nothing to encourage the birds.
      Stay well, stay safe.

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  34. Beautiful photos as always. I finally got one of my chickadees to eat seeds from my hand this week. Love all your parrots

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    1. Sue in Italia/In the Land Of Cancer: Thank you. It is an incredible privilege when a bird will eat from your hand isn't it?

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  35. I loved the pic of the pregnant kangaroo. :-) So beautiful. Thanks.

    Greetings from London.

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    1. A Cuban in London: That poor kangaroo gave birth some time ago. When kangaroos are first born they are tiny - jelly bean sized. She may even have a jelly bean in that pouch as well as its older sibling.

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  36. Lovely to see your flowers and your birds. You have lots to keep you busy out there in your garden while we are all in lock down. And I do feel sorry for that mama kanga.

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    1. Shammickite: I always have a lot to do in the garden. Realistically it is too big for me, but I haven't yet accepted that. We are encouraged to stay home, but can still go outside. For which I am grateful. We are in a 'soft' lockdown, and could if we so desired buy books and clothes in stores (maintaining safe distances).

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  37. Wow, colorful birds are my favorite part, I like that.

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    1. Roni: Welcome and thank you. We like the birds too. All of them.

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  38. Beautiful pictures today. The rosebud at sunrise is stunning.

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    1. Rick Watson: Thank you so much. I loved seeing and smelling the roses...

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  39. I thought maybe the red to the right of the rose was forest fire off in the hills. Happy its the sky lighting with the rise of the sun. I love those Rainbow Lorikeets! That 2nd with the peeking at you is so darn cute.

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    1. Strayer: That peek-a-boo pose was really, really cute wasn't it? When I stopped taking photos it was grateful and continued gorging on apple.

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  40. I want to join this meme however must be it too long like yours?

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    1. ReHiTu: I would love you to join us. I almost always put up lots of photos (too many?) but there is no obligation to put up any more than one.

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    2. Ok, thanks. I will try to join next week than.

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    3. ReHiTu: Thank you. I look forward to your post.

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  41. "Being" in your garden is such a treat. I linger on each photo and pretend I'm there. Thank you so much for this delight during these harsh times.

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    1. Myna R.: Thank you so much. I am very happy to share.

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  42. Wow, that is a full pouch! It gives me a back ache just looking at it.

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    1. John Wiswell: I expect that all of her ached.

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  43. I love your bird pictures. The flowers and kangaroos are so pretty too.

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    1. Mary Kirkland: Thank you. I am very glad to hear that my obsessions (some of my obsessions) please you.

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  44. Looks like all the wildlife has trouble getting the young ones to leave home. You certainly have some colourful birds.

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    1. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands": I think that many species have difficulties encouraging the young to 'leave the nest'.

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  45. I love your photos - the rose is particularly stunning! And thanks for the giggle about "pouch potato" - I'm still smiling. :-)

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    1. Diane Henders: That particular pouch potato looked as if he had invited friends to join him hanging out at home didn't he? And saying 'he' shows my prejudices.

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  46. It's so pretty out there, I mean... The roses, the kangaroos. While we're at it, I laughed a bit at the little one getting evicted! xD

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    1. Hot guys: Thank you. I most definitely would have evicted that young un. And probably changed the locks.

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  47. Momma looks ready to burst doesn't she?
    Wishing you safe and healthy sparkles, sunny days and cool breezes.
    Non-infectious Hugs,

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    1. Sandra Cox: It just looked painful didn't it? Poor mama. I love your wishes - and return them. I hope to get into the garden later today.

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  48. I always find it incredible that you can so easily photograph kangaroos.

    I love it.

    :o)

    Cheers

    PM

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    1. Plastic Mancunian: These were photographed less than half an hours drive away - but we see roos closer to home as well. And we love it too.

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  49. Always lovely to see your photograph selections.
    I think the rainbow lorikeets look amazing, such beautiful colours.

    Sending my good wishes, stay safe.

    All the best Jan

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    1. Lowcarb team member ~Jan: Thank you. The rainbow lorikeets are very pretty birds. They are also pint-sized bullies. I hope that you, Eddie and your family are all well. Stay safe.

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  50. Buongiorno e buon inizio settimana!

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  51. I'm grateful I didn't have to carry my children around in my pouch when they grew larger and larger. How does Kanga know when it's time to kick Roo out of the pouch? I know the baby is a "joey" (correct?), but I always think of Kanga and Roo from the A.A. Milne books.

    Love,
    Janie

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    1. Janie Junebug: I think of them as Kanga and Roo too - though joey is correct. I suspect it depends on the individual mama and her joey. We weren't having a bad season when these photos were taken and from my perspective she was being incredibly patient. But then I am not a mama.

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  52. Wow those are some great shots... especially all the parrots.

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    1. Hena Tayeb: Thank you. I hope you and your family are safe and well.

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  53. It turns out that you store very beautiful photos in the cellphone memory ..., cool photos.

    I was amazed to see it

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    1. Himawan Sant: Welcome and thank you. These are not photos from my phone though.

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    2. Your welcome, friend.

      No problem, these photos are not from your cellphone.
      I was amazed because these photos were very pretty to look at.

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    3. Himawan Sant: Thank you. I use a point and shoot camera and have been very happy with it.

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  54. Beyond beautiful all of them, but Rose at First Light and Japanese Parasol are my two favourites here today. Thank you for sharing the treasures of your garden!

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    1. Nilanjana Bose: Many thanks. I have been looking for more Japanese Parasols - but have yet to see them.

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  55. Such beautiful colour!! I'm surprised the bird's screech drowns out the TV and phone!! Too funny :)

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    1. Jemi Fraser: Many Australian birds are beautiful. Few of them are songsters. Mind you, mostly bird screeches are more to my taste than the television.

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  56. I feel for that mother kangaroo. Reminds me of how hard it was to get the boys to move out! LOL
    Lovely, as always. I enjoy your photography!

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    1. Yolanda Renee: I think we all feel for that long suffering mama. And thank you.

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  57. That really is one BIG baby.
    I love the two birds next to each other.

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    1. The Happy Whisk: That is definitely a pouch full isn't it? The corellas side by side were parent and child in a rare quiet moment.

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    2. The Happy Whisk: I suspect everyone (the parent, the other birds, the neighbours) was enjoying that quiet moment.

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  58. I agree- that mama's pouch is full! Always love your pictures of kangaroos.

    Fantastic garden shots. Beautiful flowers and birds that can put on quite a show. I love the colors of the rainbow lorikeets. So fabulous!

    Stay safe!
    ~Jess

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    1. DMS ~Jess: Thank you. We see the kangaroos often but I never tire of them. I am not going to admit just how many photos of them I have.
      I hope you too are safe and well.

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  59. Pouch potato - I laughed out loud and then felt her pain. Like a teenage son in the basement who won't move out.

    And lovely birds and flowers, made my evening.

    XO
    WWW

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    1. Wisewebwoman: A teenager in the basement is exactly what I saw as well. And I felt for that poor mama.
      I am very, very glad to hear I have brightened your evening.

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  60. Thank you for such a beautiful, fun post! I love your flowers! The loud baby birds and the pouch potato made me laugh out loud! LOL! Big Hugs EC! Please keep safe and healthy!

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    1. Magic Love Crow: Many, many thanks. I like the pouch potato AND the noisy birds - buy do long for earplugs sometimes. Stay well, stay safe and hugs to you too.

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  61. Such beautiful shots! I love your feathered friends.

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    1. Lady Fi: We do too - despite them being noisy, incontinent vandals.

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  62. i love the rainbow lorikeet bird. the color is very beautiful. if in Indonesia is similar to Lovebird.😊

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    1. Agus Warteg: Welcome and thank you. I would love to see your Lovebirds.

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  63. Your red roses shots are just gorgeous.
    Stay safe. Stay healthy. Elbow bumps.

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    1. Sandra Cox: I do love those roses - and their scent. I hope you and yours are also safe and healthy. If elbow bumping takes off I may have to moisturise mine more often.

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  64. Oh my those bird photos are spectacular! What character! I LOVE your red rose. That is such a brilliant photo thanks so much for sharing!! I can't get over the intense colour!!! And you know I love the kangaroo shots, so nice to see! :)

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    1. Rain: The birds are FULL of character - not all of it good. I am glad that others like that rose as much as I do. Thank you.

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  65. Love the term "pouch potato"; and photographic magnificence as usual.

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    1. Andrew R. Scott: Many thanks. Pouch potato is an accurate description too. Sometimes a head pops out and nibbles on grass as their mother drags herself and them from place to place. At other times they stretch and a foot (or two) might emerge. Those feet have VERY impressive claws.

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  66. Oh my word that last photo of the white corella is priceless! That's an award winning shot!

    And I can almost smell that red rose from here.

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    1. LL Cool Joe: Many thanks. That rose is sumptuous - and I am glad you can't hear the whinge of the corella.

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  67. Oh my goodness how that pouch reminds me of my middle daughter when she was expecting her beautiful twins. The rose is exquisite EC, I wish I was able to lean into the screen and smell it, I actually tried which may reflect the fact that I'm still not 100%

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    1. Kim: Even my childless self winced for that poor kangaroo. I am so very sorry to hear that you are not right yet. My other blogging friend who contracted this nasty disease isn't either. I wish you COULD smell that rose. I really do.

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  68. I always love your Sunday selections, such a lovely variety of many beautiful sights. Thank you :)

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    1. DeniseinVA: Many thanks. I so often post the same subjects that I worry I am boring people.

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  69. Your photos are enough all by themselves to make a person very glad that he can see.

    I assumed that the dawn photo was an evening photo because the only time I ever see the dawn is when I have to drive Peggy to the airport so she can fly to some button-collectors' gathering or else to visit her family.

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    1. Snowbrush: Thank you. I see dawn most days. As I type it is a little after 4 in the morning and I will have to wait for the dawn.

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  70. The wildlife in your world is pure art. That mama kangaroo:)
    So grateful to get to peek in the generous window you offer.
    Thanks for the aliveness you share. Stirs me to breathing deeper:)
    Wishing you so, so well,
    Jennifer

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    1. Jennifer Richardson. Thank you. I firmly believe that nature is the very best artist - with stunning colour palettes and the most amazing galleries.
      Keep breathing deep. And hugs.

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  71. Oh your birds - I always love to see them. Those corellas must be a very noisy bunch if you can't even hear the phone! That youngster looks pretty mad; did mom spoil him too much?

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    1. Carola Bartz: The insistent young corellas are VERY noisy. When we get two of them at once they make my brain rattle. He/she is certainly capable of feeding but prefers to bother a parent.

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  72. I'm glad we can experience the beauty of your world for just a few moments, and I thank you so much! Sending some safe hugs your way EC!

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    1. RO: Huge thanks (and hugs). I am endlessly grateful to the internet for bringing me friends and beauty around the world.

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  73. Oh I am never in the right place, not Wednesday nor Sunday, but I love your photos so I will simply look..and look. Your world is soooooo interesting.

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    1. J C: You are always welcome whatever the day. Stay well, stay safe.

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  74. Cracking photos as ever, the birds are spectacular! We see nothing like this at our end. I haven't seen a bird for weeks now, so enjoyed peeking at yours. x

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    1. All Consuming: The birds continue to come to us - for which I am grateful as at the moment we cannot go to them. Hugs.

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