tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.comments2023-10-20T19:08:55.797+11:00Eucalypt HabitatVickihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comBlogger1120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-60490295584558949162021-11-25T14:51:33.831+11:002021-11-25T14:51:33.831+11:00Not to humans. Orb weavers are reluctant to bite. ...Not to humans. Orb weavers are reluctant to bite. Symptoms are usually negligible or mild local pain, numbness and swelling.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-37059921959968752252021-11-25T14:50:17.956+11:002021-11-25T14:50:17.956+11:00Thanks for visiting, Bob. The Australian possums a...Thanks for visiting, Bob. The Australian possums are quite different to the North American opossums: <a href="https://blog.inkforall.com/possum-vs-opossum" rel="nofollow">Possum vs. Opossum: is it the Same Animal?</a> But that's what makes the world so interesting. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-61932382166768296352021-11-03T11:49:19.315+11:002021-11-03T11:49:19.315+11:00We only have one species of opossum here. Many peo...We only have one species of opossum here. Many people don't like them because they tend to remind most of overgrown rats with their bare tails. I've always liked them.<br />James Robert Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281049641681225389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-39478683373092883752021-11-03T11:46:48.980+11:002021-11-03T11:46:48.980+11:00Dangerous bite?Dangerous bite?James Robert Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281049641681225389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-77776011364381326022020-02-05T11:11:32.926+11:002020-02-05T11:11:32.926+11:00Too safe, Sue. I'm really hoping that this is ...Too safe, Sue. I'm really hoping that this is the last for a while. It's almost a full-time job keeping an eye out for lurking magpies and the like. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-4203894671115758312020-02-05T11:09:45.152+11:002020-02-05T11:09:45.152+11:00Despite her determination, we don't have many ...Despite her determination, we don't have many blackbirds here at all (only the one pair around the house). I'm guessing that's down to the raptors. :(Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-63283894521143014742020-02-02T18:55:11.443+11:002020-02-02T18:55:11.443+11:00Seems blogger has a glitch and did not publish my ...Seems blogger has a glitch and did not publish my comments of a couple of weeks ago.<br />Another 3 babies Wow she is determined.AlanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032544887655421693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-22600941801682338872020-02-02T18:54:29.094+11:002020-02-02T18:54:29.094+11:00Seems blogger has a glitch and did not publish my ...Seems blogger has a glitch and did not publish my comments of a couple of weeks ago.<br />She has just built a new nest in a chain cactus pot and has another 3 babies. The hobby and butcher bird will be happy!AlanShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09032544887655421693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-32351313189374457882020-01-17T15:10:06.749+11:002020-01-17T15:10:06.749+11:00Mrs Blackbird must be very happy at your place. An...Mrs Blackbird must be very happy at your place. And at that rate there is no wonder there are a lot of Blackbirds around. They have only reached our part of the world in the past couple of years.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-56181011839223393192020-01-17T07:14:26.784+11:002020-01-17T07:14:26.784+11:00Mrs Blackbird is a perfect example of a quiet achi...Mrs Blackbird is a perfect example of a quiet achiever. She obviously knows she's in a safe place with you both xxSue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-75927057545476258452019-09-06T11:37:19.412+10:002019-09-06T11:37:19.412+10:00I have to confess we are very slack posting on the...I have to confess we are very slack posting on the blog. I don't spend much time in front of the computer these days.<br /><br />Yes, a larger/heavier caravan would struggle over some of the steep inclines crossing the Great Divide. Spectacular scenery, though.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-31738611812254958242019-09-06T11:32:49.910+10:002019-09-06T11:32:49.910+10:00Thanks, Sue. I never think photos do the majesty o...Thanks, Sue. I never think photos do the majesty of landscapes like this any justice.<br /><br />That little possum (and the magpie) is obviously very used to people. S/he was very old, too.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-74904402026392367222019-09-04T18:46:50.312+10:002019-09-04T18:46:50.312+10:00Lovely to see a post from you. We have never trav...Lovely to see a post from you. We have never travelled that road. We find all of the roads over the Great Divide are irritating how we have a larger caravan.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-14851694060156825582019-09-04T14:56:37.982+10:002019-09-04T14:56:37.982+10:00Its a most beautiful gorge with those imposing roc...Its a most beautiful gorge with those imposing rock walls and clinging vegetation. I can imagine how even more dramatic it must be when water is flowing.<br />What a cheeky little possum! <br />Love the up close and personal angle of the Magpie shot.<br />Great photos :D) xx<br />Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-45205378315582539882019-04-21T15:40:46.629+10:002019-04-21T15:40:46.629+10:00Very cool. I love those little surprises that the ...Very cool. I love those little surprises that the camera delivers. It's amazing what you see when you freeze time. Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-14104434453133157602019-04-17T10:29:03.398+10:002019-04-17T10:29:03.398+10:00Hilarious!
Some years back I took a photo of a dr...Hilarious!<br /><br />Some years back I took a photo of a dripping spring in the mountains of WV. I wanted to take some long exposure shots of the layers of rock and the accompanying moving water and green mosses.<br /><br />Some days later, as I was going through the digital photos and tweaking them for contrast and light and color I noticed that there were tiny little salamanders sitting in the cracks between rock layers who'd been looking out at me while I was taking the photos. And I hadn't even noticed them!<br />James Robert Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17281049641681225389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-51873559244354469762019-02-23T10:42:27.129+11:002019-02-23T10:42:27.129+11:00Love the frog chorus. Frogs are a good indicator o...Love the frog chorus. Frogs are a good indicator of environmental health. Whether we hear or see them (or not), just their existence is enough.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-86373884492262217342019-02-23T10:37:49.682+11:002019-02-23T10:37:49.682+11:00LOL A perfect description. Thanks, Sue. :-)LOL A perfect description. Thanks, Sue. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-47989829797278966602019-02-22T17:51:36.195+11:002019-02-22T17:51:36.195+11:00I hear our frogs but rarely see them. I hear our frogs but rarely see them. Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-33698705686506845872019-02-21T20:20:52.491+11:002019-02-21T20:20:52.491+11:00Front row seats... and one in balcony section. Gr...Front row seats... and one in balcony section. Great photos :D) Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-62714695560120488352019-02-21T18:31:04.588+11:002019-02-21T18:31:04.588+11:00We love our frogs. We also have a couple of tiny (...We love our frogs. We also have a couple of tiny (1 cm) frogs that live in the potted plant at the back door (glass) that come out every night to eat the bugs attracted by the light.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-9077094078804922972019-02-21T18:29:20.496+11:002019-02-21T18:29:20.496+11:00Thanks, Joan. S/he tolerated us being there, but t...Thanks, Joan. S/he tolerated us being there, but they are such ballsy birds. They take on magpies no problem... but it's all bluff. The magpies could cause them serious injury if they weren't so intimidated by their raised wing. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-48576370249050852992019-02-20T19:53:42.838+11:002019-02-20T19:53:42.838+11:00These are delightful photos ... made my day.These are delightful photos ... made my day.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-59950082061993714762019-02-20T19:51:21.384+11:002019-02-20T19:51:21.384+11:00I am always impressed with photos of birds nests ....I am always impressed with photos of birds nests ... so very impressed with your shot.Joan Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16358008925558240778noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7439899549982535994.post-76382345118099861592019-02-12T16:44:50.451+11:002019-02-12T16:44:50.451+11:00I'm subscribed to your YouTube channel, and if...I'm subscribed to your YouTube channel, and if all else fails, I can email you. :-)Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02678687120165473412noreply@blogger.com