Saturday, October 15, 2011

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Monday, October 3, 2011

Two Leek Orchids. The Slender Leek Orchid and an unknown yellow Leek Orchid.  In a patch that was burnt last year.

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Saturday, September 10, 2011

Lost Ducklings


Yesterday I heard a commotion in the forest behind us. There was quacking and cheeping and crows. I saw a crow fly off with a ducking in its beak and managed to chase the other one away. The ducklings then walked past my feet, across the lawn and down the side of the house. As they got to the front of the house Mum and Dad duck came around and they all met up again with much ado.

The two crows were still trying to attack them so I had to chase them away as they walked along our firebreak, heading towards the creek, about 1km away. I had to leave them as they left our property. I hope they made it ok.  These are wood ducks that nest in hollows in the trees on the property behind us. The ducklings drop down and then have to make their way to the water.

6 well camouflaged ducklings coming out of the forest.

Heading in the right direction. They wait for each other as they go.

Mum and Dad Duck reunited with their children. Unfortunately at least one has already been taken by the crows. Bella was very good and did not chase them.

Margaret River walk to 10 Mile Dam



Went for a walk along the Margaret River towards the 10 Mile Dam. Very still section then there are waterfalls.


First Caledinia orchids for 2011


First cowslip orchid for the year. Quite a lot are now suddenly popping up.


First spider orchid seen this year. This was on the Leavesley's block that was burnt last summer.

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First Caledinia orchids for 2011

First cowslip orchid for the year. Quite a lot are now suddenly popping up.


First spider orchid seen this year. This was on the Leavesley's block that was burnt last summer.

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