Spring has sprung the grass has ris’ and the boidies are out in full force: choosing mates, building nests, picking out china patterns, etc.
The Tasmanian Silvereye (Zosterops lateralis lateralis) migrates back from it’s winter on the mainland. The 200 kilometer crossing is a pretty impressive feat for such a small bird (although nowhere near as impressive as hummingbirds crossing the Gulf of Mexico). It’s been suggested that they island hop – which would make the greatest stretch about 60 kilometers (40 miles).
Great pictures, keres.
I like that cross eyed look.
Thanks, I’m usually happy just to get that “somewhat in focus” look. A great expression is always a bonus.
You seem to be successful very often.
Enjoy the rest of your Friday.
Bedtime here.
Little Pied Cormorants (Phalacrocorax melanoleucos).
this one is gorgeous, keres…the ripples, reflections and the dead tree…great shot, kudos!
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Thanks. I thought the birds were a nice element as well. 😉
I love this one too.
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Male Tasmanian Magpie (Gymnorhina tibicen hypoleuca).
Female Tasmanian Magpie.
Speaking of which, how’s that Tasmania birds wiki page coming along?
Damn, I knew you notice that I hadn’t said anything about that.
I’m afraid actually tasks, like plumbing, have taken priority over virtual task. Imogen says that you are not allowed to encourage me (to work on the Wiki) because I have to do the bathroom, the plumbing, and Luna’s fence (first), and because she is MEAN!!!
So, does that answer your question?
(Oh, and I’ve got my next issue of the magazine due at the printers in three weeks.)
Hah! I’m not afraid of Imogen (I might be is if she were several thousand miles closer). But I am very sensitive to the need for working plumbing so I’ll be good.
I am several thousand miles closer and I’m skeeert!
I’m sure Albert will protect you.
I’m sure he won’t. Not even for gingernuts. I’ve got some new photos of him I’ll post in the morn.
Albert, in his more customary eyes-closed repose.
“Gingernut” btw, is the Australian name for gingersnap cookies – of which Albert is particularly fond, and is sometimes allowed to have a very small piece.
And a perfect illustration of how Albert will protect you — just make sure he’s always in the same room as you and no one is going to pay attention to you when there’s this cuddly universe of cute at hand.
And a perfect illustration of how Albert will protect you — just make sure he’s always in the same room as you and no one is going to pay attention to you when there’s this cuddly universe of cute at hand.
since I somehow made it twice.
Or I just wanted an excuse to post three replies to an adorable picture of Albert. 🙂
The “cuddly universe of cute” has been digging all of his litter out of his box and all over the floor for the last several nights, even managing to drag his litter box half way across the room in his efforts.