Australian King Parrot

Breakfast!

 

Blue Faced Honey Eater

A rather curious aspect…

 

Crimson Rosella

There was a trail of white, tufty seeds left behind this rosella: the evidence of a breakfast well enjoyed!

 

Granny’s Cloak

The colour and texture and markings of this Granny’s Cloak moth rival the prettiest butterflies.

 

Giant Stick Insect ( a little worse for wear)

Clearly, it had been a hard day for this Goliath.  See the whites of his eyes showing?  A trip through my laundry would intimidate even a sturdier creature than this crunchy chap.  Though what he was doing there, I can’t imagine.

 

Behold a Face Fair

It’s the Irish Chicklette.  She was building sandcastles on the beach, but the endeavour was hampered considerably by Miss Baby, who would go poking her fingers into them as fast as they were built.

 

Turkey Babies

I’m smitten!

 

Scrub Turkey

They are a common sight at national parks and botanical gardens.

 

Swallowtail Exits the Scene

There’s no negotiating with butterflies.  They simply will not turn and smile for the camera by request, so the odd rear view is unavoidable.

 

Early Morning Galah

I’d have liked to spend longer watching this galah.  It was on the other side of a busy road and early morning traffic was pouring past.