Long before John started calling me "Princess" I admired his photos of this flower. All my other times to Australia, these were not in flower in his garden. I was so happy when I noticed this time around it was starting to show its lovely pink flowers.
Eucalyptus caesia, commonly known as Caesia, Gungurru or Silver Princess, is a mallee of the Eucalyptus genus. It is endemic to the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, where it is found on a ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Tuesday, April 23rd 2013 In Featured, Personal | Tags: banksia, bird, Eucalyptus caesia, garden, silver princess, white cheeked honey eater |
Long before John started calling me "Princess" I admired his photos of this flower. All my other times to Australia, these were not in flower in his garden. I was so happy when I noticed this time around it was starting to show its lovely pink flowers.
Eucalyptus caesia, commonly known as Caesia, Gungurru or Silver Princess, is a mallee of the Eucalyptus genus. It is endemic to the central Wheatbelt region of Western Australia, where it is found on a ... Read More
Posted By Xerraire On Sunday, March 25th 2012 In Featured, Personal | Tags: australia, Barb, bird, clouds, flower, john, marri tree, me, new holland honey eater, perth, wasp, whiteman park |
Saturday, John and I were unsure what to do. Since he lives close to Whiteman Park, we decided to go there.
Magpies make me nervous, as I know they can be very aggressive. I knew it wasn't their aggressive time of year, but I was leery just the same. John also seemed respectful of the bird as well. I do love the sounds they make.
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Posted By Xerraire On Thursday, January 6th 2011 In Personal | Tags: animoto slide show, bird, birds of prey, photography, photos, show, whiteman park |
One Saturday, John took Laura and I to Whiteman Park to see the bird show. We loved it! I finally put photos up in my gallery » HERE.
I also created an Animoto slide show:
Create your own video slideshow at animoto.com. ... Read More
Well overnight, the robins seemed to make a nest that wouldn't slide off.
So, this morning I woke up to one keeping watch...
...the other sitting on the nest without sliding off.
I sure hope it stays.
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Posted By Xerraire On Thursday, May 1st 2008 In Personal | Tags: bedroom, bird, peanuts, seed, squirrel, window |
My grandmom used to feed the squirrels peanuts straight from her hand. I remember as a child watching with wonder as she would reach out and they would just come up to her and reach for the peanut.
I used to fuss at the squirrels always eating my bird food. I have decided not to fight them anymore.
Now, I have a few squirrels that come to my ledge of my bedroom window to get peanuts and eat on the bird food. These ... Read More
