Misty morning and Grass trees. Xanthorrhoea sp., are a long time in the making; this taller one pictured is a dinosaur since it's claimed they grow just 6.35 mm (1/4") in a good year.
Satin Bowerbird's bower; some bowers had more items around them than others. It is said that the Bowerbirds will steal from one another's bowers, naughty boys.
looking from up high, down into the valley
Eastern Whipbird
not the best of shots but gives good overall impression; loving the olive colourings and handsome looks. Have never gotten so close to these birds before; this one is obviously tourist-attuned.
Comment from FigMince has reminded me to add Birds in Backyards fact-sheet and on the right-hand side is a voice recording - the male first, which is responded to by the female
Comment from FigMince has reminded me to add Birds in Backyards fact-sheet and on the right-hand side is a voice recording - the male first, which is responded to by the female
wonderful lichen decorations on damaged limbs; matters not where they grow.
nearing the end of one day
so different to the next ...
sun setting over the mountains
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Fabulous shots - thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSomething so different from what we are used to see around here.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs Carole.
Costas
Great series of shots Carole, I especially like the top sky shot, beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSimply fabulous shots!
ReplyDeleteexcellent clicks
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Lovely captures. Happy sky watching.
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Buenas capturas y video.Un abrazo
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful! I love the fog and the sunset! The Whipbird is very striking! This is the first time I've seen a photo of one.
ReplyDeleteWow - I'm impressed you were able to get ANY sort of shots of Eastern Whipbird - they're not easy to capture!! Your photos and story continue to make me want to put this beautiful area WAY high on the 'to do ' list!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend!
Fantastic shots of everything, I love the White-browed Scrub Wren, superb.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant landscape shots Carole - so obviously tropical with the bower birds too. Isn't our world wonderful?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful bird shots. I love your fluffy blue wren. Your sunset shot is just stunning. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Carole! I love the scenery, sky and the birds. The loveshack video is cool. Thanks for sharing, have a happy weekend!
ReplyDeletebeautiful series!
ReplyDeleteyour foggy photos are fabulous- lovely bird and courtship video Carole.
ReplyDeletejust gorgeous shots! almost rain-forest like! love the scrub wren - looks so intense. and the whipbird is cool!
ReplyDeleteFantastic shots Carole, beautiful sunset too.
ReplyDeletewow, such a wonderful place with great flora and fauna...
ReplyDeleteI was under the impression that a Bowerbird's nest was very rare to come by and you found one!
ReplyDeleteFantastic this landscape..... it's a lovely serie Carole.
ReplyDeleteWish you a lovely weekend.
Hugs, Joop
Your photos always brighten my day, Carole! This time, my favorite is the one of the mountains in the distance at the end of the day, though I love the close ups of the birds! The video was amazing too! Thanks for sharing ElliotBurch13's video. hugs,
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That first image is just plain stunning!!! Especially the mist!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful sequence of shots.
ReplyDeleteSo sad....maybe next time! Great shots Carole and loved the video!!!
ReplyDeleteNice stuff. Having lived in the hills behind Mullumbimby, I found some of these shots making me misty.
ReplyDeleteBut wait, Carole, there's more. It's just occured to me that many people don't realise that what they think is a single whip bird call (as close as I can express it, 'Tiu-u-u-u-whip! Tiu-tiu!') is in fact one of a couple (don't know which sex) calling the 'Tiu-u-u-u-whip!" and its partner answering with the 'Tiu-tiu!' to let it know where it is. If you listen carefully, you'll notice the second call is coming from a slightly different place/direction.
ReplyDeletethanks FigMince; with your comment I have since added the Birds in Backyards fact sheet, with voice recording
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful nature is there.
ReplyDeleteReally well photographed Carole.
First picture is my favorite.
Regards, Irma
Great shots!! Love those little birds and your sunset is divine!!
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