Laratinga wetlands with mist
This week, I'll start with the birds. Yesterday, I took my Mum to the Laratinga Wetlands at Mount Barker. Because of the drought, the lakes are low - as they should be in dry weather. It allows the reeds to regenerate and helps aerate some of the soils. A few of the birds waited for it to warm up before they ventured out (it was 7C)! We saw a wonderful gathering of waterbirds, and without brilliant binoculars, neither of us could ID them all, so here's what we were sure of: white-naped honeyeaters, willy wagtails arguing with white-plumed honeyeaters (will those 2 ever get on?), yellow-faced honeyeaters, white-faced heron, white ibis, banded stilt, red-kneed dotterels, spoonbill, purple swamp hen, native hen, black duck, grey teal, chestnut teal, grebe, blackbird (!), and of course - THE WRENS! I know I've forgotten a few. It's a beautiful area for a walk, run (not me!), or to sit and think.
The Pardie Tree with pardies!
It was The Big Pardie Party at MtBS this morning, yes, striated pardelotes everywhere and in groups (YESs!) They started in 'The Pardie Tree' (a dead gum - see pic) and were at several locations around the mount, including the car park. They are soooo cute! On the seen list: rosies, y/f h/es, wrens, t-bills, clogs, pies, babblers. Heard: GWs, fantails, curras, corellas, silvereye ("peepers"). Think I saw a grey shrike-thrush too.
(There are pardelotes in this pic - trust me!)
Forgotten to add the bronze-winged pigeon to the MtBS list for last 2 weeks. Apologies to the bronzie.
On the writing front: Planning the added scenes for The Isthmus. Many of these had been removed or left out previously due to word constraints. Adding more internal conflict for the protagonist (mmmwwwhhaa-aa-aaa)!
(There are pardelotes in this pic - trust me!)
Forgotten to add the bronze-winged pigeon to the MtBS list for last 2 weeks. Apologies to the bronzie.
On the writing front: Planning the added scenes for The Isthmus. Many of these had been removed or left out previously due to word constraints. Adding more internal conflict for the protagonist (mmmwwwhhaa-aa-aaa)!
Last week of school before the holidays. It's been a difficult term.
Have a great week!
Happy writing
Bo
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Have a great week!
Happy writing
Bo
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