Author: Kathie
A pathway at the sanctuary
New fronds
Still at William Ricketts Sanctuary, as well as all the beautiful sculptures there is, of course, the plant life too.
William Ricketts Sanctuary
Visit to William Ricketts Sanctuary
I’ve been visiting a few places of late. My husband’s sister and brother-in-law recently visited us so we both took a day off work and drove them around the countryside. We spent some time at William Ricketts Sanctuary. Photos for the next few days are from there.
Australian Dingo on alert
Something caught the attention of this dingo who had been sleeping on the rock when I first walked up to the enclosure at Healesville Sanctuary.
Update on Stock Photography
Well, my submissions have slowed down but the sales are happening. I now have a total of 161 images up for sale at 9 different sites and have sold a total of 34 photos across 6 of those sites. Not big earnings but at least a step in the right direction. And I’m finding that…
Sleeping koala
For my US friends who read this blog, thought you might like this pic. It was busy sleeping, as Koalas do during the day.
Superb blue fairy wren (male)
This is the closest I’ve gotten to a wren yet. It flew into a tree above my head and naturally my camera was already in my hand ready for action.
Australian White Ibis
There were quite a few of these hanging around and scavenging for food at the sanctuary. Can you see the drops of water falling from the beak in the first photo?
Barn Owl and mate
I know we’ve had an owl here at our home at night, we’ve heard its call but haven’t seen it yet. This is the closest I’ve seen an owl but my husband says he’s had one flying alongside him as he rides to work in the early hours of the morning. Don’t know what type…
Azure Kingfisher
A pair of kingfishers at Healesville Sanctuary