I had never seen a stick insect this large before
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
This is one of my favourites – I just love the colours on both the leaf and the butterfly.
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I had the most wonderful time at the Butterfly House and stayed there as people came in and went back out again. I didn’t really take much notice of the time – I just kept seeing more photos I wanted to take!
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
There were so many willing subjects at the zoo – hope you like them all!
Butterfly House, Melbourne Zoo
I spent a lovely Melbourne Autumn afternoon at the Melbourne zoo recently, and in particular the Butterfly House. I hope the selection I’ve chosen for you to see.
Australian War Memorial – Albatros D.Va
Another plane from WWI – thanks to Liz from the AWM – this plane is an Albatros D.Va
Australian War Memorial – SE5a Scout/fighter aircraft
Haven’t worked out what this one is yet – perhaps you can help? My thanks to Cameron Dickson for giving me the name in the comment below.
Australian War Museum: Kitty Hawk Fighter Plane
This is Graham, my wonderful husband, standing in front of the Kitty Hawk Fighter Plane. He had a great time checking them all out!
Australian War Museum: Hawker Sea Fury
I was amazed at how this one had wings that folded – I’m told it was so they could be maneuvered onto the carrier ships. Sorry if my lack of knowledge is showing!
Australian War Memorial: Avro 504 Trainer aircraft
It was really interesting walking around this museum and seeing a part of history. So many different types of planes.
Australian War Memorial: Avro Lancaster
Graham and I visited our daughter in Canberra on the long weekend in March and whilst there, we visited the Australian War Memorial. The pics for the next few days are from the Memorial. If you are into war history or planes, I’m sure you’ll enjoy these! I’ve been trying to locate the names for…
Rainbow Lorikeets
Another shot of that noisy pair of birds.