Wednesday 30 August 2017

Early Spring Chicks

Spur-winged Plover

This little nest was in the paddock below our house. These birds make their nest anywhere in the paddocks with very little nesting material and blend in with the surroundings. The only reason I found this one was because it was chirping. 


Early spring chicks @ Jocees Farm

The first chick was on his way out.


Early spring chicks @ Jocees Farm

Early spring chicks @ Jocees Farm

These 2 pictures are of the parents. There are a few of them on the farm, they live here all year round and breed here. I couldn't get close enough for a clear shot so had to zoom from a distance.


Early spring chicks @ Jocees Farm

I checked back in a few hours and found this little guy still drying off and stumbling around on his big feet. Once they hatch the family keeps moving so I haven't been able to photograph them again.





Saturday 3 June 2017

An Early Winter Morning

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

First thing this morning, with a light frost on the ground, the dogs and I headed off on our walk.

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

The sun was just starting to rise.

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

Holly is on the lookout for a rabbit breakfast.

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

Luke is enjoying the sun, and he's always keen on having his photo taken.

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

The cows are up and grazing. It was so quiet, the birds calling to each other was the only sound.

Jocees Farm - Early Winter Morning

Back home in the orchard and Toby is waiting for me - or waiting for breakfast!




Thursday 13 April 2017

Australian Birdlife

A collection of birds, spotted on our trip to Western Australia

Australian Kookaburra


Kookaburra in the Tuart Forest.

Magpie-Lark

Magpie-lark at Kings Park in Perth.

Australian Raven

Australian Raven watching me from a park tree in Bunbury.

Pelican

A peaceful looking Pelican spotted on a nature walk in Bunbury.

Black Swans

Also saw these 2 Black Swans doing some synchronized swimming in the same little inlet.