A few pics

[Liz]

Had family visiting from Victoria this week, so out visiting the local spots, and a few pics taken of course.
Most from Billabong Sanctuary, and others would recognize the bridge up to Paluma.
Grasshoppers taken at Big Crystal Creek, feeding happily in a hibiscus.

[supernova1965 (Warren)]

Wow Liz you are really making short work of learning that camera well done I especially like the bridge

[duncan]

Great photo's Liz. I have to agree with Warren, the one of the Bridge is a real corker!!!!!!
Cheers,
Duncan

PS That Koala looks like he's smiling at you,LOL

[Liz]

Thankyou Warren and Duncan
Yes, that is one gorg bridge, and was built in the early 1930s. Surrounded by bful streams and waterfalls, esp after the 180 mls raid the previous night!!
Oh, that koala is smiling at YOU Duncan

[duncan]

He would be bush tucker up here Liz,LOL. The other one i really liked as well is the OWL. Looks like a Tawny Frogmouth but i am not sure. Not up with all the species of birdlife.
Cheers

[astroron (Ron)]

Very nice selection Liz I like the Kooka with the snake,he/she looks quite pleased with himself/herself

[multiweb (Marc)]

They're great! #5 is my pick of the bunch.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by astroron

Very nice selection Liz I like the Kooka with the snake,he/she looks quite pleased with himself/herself

Bit yucky trying to take that pic Ron, as he was in process of trying to eat the SNAKE!!

Originally Posted by multiweb

They're great! #5 is my pick of the bunch.

Thanks Marc .... actually havent worked out what that bird was, but thought he was magnificent with that shaggy front, regal plumage.

[astroron (Ron)]

Hi Liz,#2 is a Tawney Frog mouth(not an Owl) #5 is a Pied Heron(all scrunched up)
One again Nice pics

[Liz]

Originally Posted by astroron

Hi Liz,#2 is a Tawney Frog mouth(not an Owl) #5 is a Pied Heron(all scrunched up)
One again Nice pics

Thanks for that Ron, you're a champion

[duncan]

Hi LIz,

Just found this on the " Macedon Ranges " website.

Tawny Frogmouth fact sheet

• The Tawny Frogmouth is related to the Owl
• Tawnies are nocturnal hunters
• They prey mainly on ground dwelling invertebrates such as insects and spiders, but will also hunt mice
• During the day, Tawnies camouflage so well that they are nearly invisible in tree branches when they have their eyes closed and their head up
• Tawny Frogmouths are quite common in the forest and open woodland across the whole of the continent

I thought they were an Owl, but no only related.

Cheers,
Duncan
PS Thankyou Ron.

[Liz]

Originally Posted by duncan

Hi LIz,

Just found this on the " Macedon Ranges " website.


Tawny Frogmouth fact sheet

• The Tawny Frogmouth is related to the Owl
• Tawnies are nocturnal hunters
• They prey mainly on ground dwelling invertebrates such as insects and spiders, but will also hunt mice
• During the day, Tawnies camouflage so well that they are nearly invisible in tree branches when they have their eyes closed and their head up
• Tawny Frogmouths are quite common in the forest and open woodland across the whole of the continent

I thought they were an Owl, but no only related.

Cheers,
Duncan
PS Thankyou Ron.

Aaah, thanks Duncan ..., so they are related to the owl. Interesting birds, and certainly owl-like.

[duncan]

I have actually seen one in the wild up here and he had a tuft or crest on top of his head. Side on to the tree i could pick him easily but face on he was perfectly comouflaged.
Interesting characters for sure.
Cheers