I really should visit our zoos far more often. The Healesville Sanctuary is in my neck of the woods and it is entirely Australian animals and birds (I believe). I love going to the ‘Spirit in the Sky’ show to practice my BIF (bird in flight) shots. This time round I took the new Nikon…
Category: Birds
Visiting Lysterfield Lake
I’d heard, recently, that there was a flock of Swift Parrots at Lysterfield Lake, just 10kms from where I live. Why was this so special? These birds are classed as an endangered species and they are endemic to Tasmania. I’d first heard about them when working with a Victorian arborist industry association that had sent…
Book 2 Now Available
Well, the print proof copy has arrived and it looks great, if I do say so myself. Although my husband and a friend, Liz, agree. So excited with how it’s come out! I sat on this one for a few months, and then finally decided just under 3 weeks ago (during another Melbourne lockdown) to…
Are you ready? Book 2 coming!
Advance notice – I’ve been working on Book 2 of Words on Birds: Feathered Friends of the Dandenongs and it’s almost ready to go to print. Can’t wait to get my first copy in my hands! Can’t wait to let you know it’s available for purchase. Here’s a sneak peak on the draft front cover.
Salvia, a great bird attractor
We have two salvia sections in our paddock and will probably plant more sections too, because the birds and bees love them and the wallabies don’t, lol.While we’ve tried to stick to our garden planting plan, sadly, the wallabies have decided to feast on many of our plants, and we’ve had to rethink on the…