urban daisy

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and turning for the camera..

There is a family of three, living near our house.   I would like to know where they are nesting, as typically kingfishers will nest in the banks of creeks, or in termite nests.  We are short on both commoditites.

He was a very large fellow: the opening he is perched in,  is 12cm wide.  He was also most obliging, enduring the flash quite close for me to get the below shot of his face (not cropped).

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This is one of the many reasons I love the New England area.  I took this photo from the window of the car: the side of the road was dotted with these little embelishments as far as I could see in any direction.    At other times it is daisies, daisies, daisies.  It’s a little girl paradise.

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An early morning feast..

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An example in timber..

And one in brick..

His broad, hairy nose and long, pointed ears, distinguish him from the common wombat.

When a dragonfly smiles for the camera, it’s not a pretty sight…

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On a different day, and at another location, I found this hunter eating a bee.