Birds and Lavender

 A quiet week on the walking front, but our local birds have been bringing me joy.

I help a friend look after her garden. The Fairy Wrens are often present and are a delight to watch. I took my camera with me last week in the hope I would get some lovely images. Just two. They flit so quickly.

I was walkng into our home one afternoon and spotted these butcher birds in the bird bath. I snuck inside quietly and quickly took this image through a window. As expected, they flew off before I returned outside.

The pelicans haven't been frequenting the ponds as often. Frank and I were enjoying an outside morning coffee when I spotted three soaring overhead. Once again, I was too slow finding the camera and only one remained.

Making breakfast several days ago, I spotted this distinguished character sitting on our fencepost. He posed for as long as required!

I visited the city's Roma Street Gardens with friends. The Ibis is a much unliked bird because of its habit of eating from cafe tables and rubbish bins. Yes, suburbia has taken over his habitat.  I think this fellow is looking particularly splendid.

A few metres further on, we found this sculpture. Perfect!

Brisbane is hosting the Olympic Games in 2032, and there is a proposal to have the Ibis as our mascot. A very controversial topic at present.

An unexpected journey on Monday to Cleveland, on Redland Bay, took me past the Sirromet winery and lavender farm. I had not expected to see the the lavender in bloom. An earlier, heavy passing shower of rain meant their perfume was filling the air. I just had to find a safe spot to turn around to enter the vineyard's driveway. Having done so, I was disappointed not to be able to see them. I finally parked beside the busy road, and safely crossed to take these images, and for a short while, enjoy their beauty through the fence.

Spot the Fairy Wren.

Nature brings so much joy to every day.

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