Enjoying Nature and Other Things

 "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks". - John Muir.

I totally agree. Please enjoy the many special special moments I experienced over of the past few weeks.

Kookaburras

Pelican

King Parrot

White Faced Heron

Tawny Frogmouth - I've just learnt that they are not an owl. They have a different physical structure and behavior.

We were looking for koalas in the eucalpytus trees, when Janice spotted them. Can you see them up high?

It is rare to spot them, but visiting a friend last week, we were surprised that one was visiting her. 

Masses of Corellas frequent the golf course. On occasion they will take to the air en masse, very noisily.  Their white feathers against a blue sky is a sight to behold. As yet, I haven't managed to capture the spectacle. Below is my effort last week before they settled in the tree.

After lunch yesterday, their numbers made a white line along the edge of the golf pond. I felt sure that they would take flight. I held my camera in readiness for about 10 minutes but all they did was spread out and continued to graze.

Sunrise light.

A happy bee!

Much of my regular walking in nature has been disrupted by the Major Mitchell Parrot below. I had created the book shown, several years ago for Ben and Nora. Then, when the daughter of a friend was expecting a baby, I created a felt MM parrot. Since June, three of my close friends have welcomed a new Grandchild. When I discovered a crochet pattern for Major Mitchell, I thought it would be easier than working with felt. My right wrist doesn't agree, but no 3 was gifted this week, to a newly arrived bundle of joy.

This sunset with Nora dancing in the foreground fills me with joy and was snapped by her Mum. Kim sent it to the local news station. The following evening it concluded the news.

An unusually thick fog blanketed the golf course recently.

Quite the opposite scene the following morning.

Early morning reflections on the Brisbane River at Sherwood, as we set off walking yesterday.

The reflections were enhanced by birdsong.

An information board nearby, stated that this Eucalyptus was 200 years old!

This trio must each be at least 100.

Walking through one of Brisbane's oldest suburbs, we found that many of the streets were lined with Camphor laurel and Moreton Bay Figs, filling the pathway.

A return visit is definitely on the cards in October, to see this amazing Jacaranda covered in its purple blossoms. Jacarandas shed their leaves in late winter before flowering in late October.

Sunday afternoon saw me at a concert - 'Brisbane Sings'. Community choirs sang individually and also massed for three sensational items. It was a joyous and uplifting event.

I was unable to take public transport to the event in Fortitude Valley in the city. Not wanting to pay for parking, I drove some very prestigious streets to find a spot with no time limit. Concentrating on driving, I didn't notice this piece of real estate until I stopped the car. What a gem it once must have been, but it was the mini amongst the nasturtiums that I fell in love with.

Sun kissed beauty of a spider's web.

So grateful for the beauty of nature and to have the time to stop and appreciate it in her many forms.

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