Category Archives: Pictures

Swifts

Swifts hunt late in the afternoons over the new lake at the botanical gardens. They fly in great swooping turns, then dart along the surface, occasionally diving down to grab a hapless insect. They’re a challenge to capture. Small, very … Continue reading

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Waterbirds

A duck. A moorhen, taking objection to something. They do that a lot. Their binominal classification is Galinula tenebrosa, which sounds like a spell from Hogwarts.

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More Cockatoo Pictures

Because cockatoos are awesome. More to follow. Many more.

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Cockatoos

A flock of 25-30 sulphur-crested cockatoos joined us in the botanical gardens today. They were happily demolishing the freshly-laid grass in the new extension area. We were able to sit amongst them as they rootled around, grumped at each other, … Continue reading

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Sydney again

Quick day trip. Long journey for a good outcome.

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Sydney Harbour Dawn

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River of Mist

Approaching Sydney from the north, on my way to Agile Australia for three days of fun, friends and beer. Lots of beer.

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Merge with a 747

Short final to Sydney, merging with a 747.

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Autumn

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Morning Run

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