Swans are very inquisitive and gentle creatures.  More often than not, when they see you, they’ll not hesitate in motoring up to see just exactly what you may have to offer.  In this case, this swan was very intent on coming over to check out if the camera I was holding was edible, to the point where he stood no more than 30cm from me sniffing around to see if I had anything of interest, before ripping out some grass from the ground.  Such a delight to be around.

If it walks on water like a holy duck, and is only there like half a duck, then it must be half of a holy duck.

Anthocaera carunculata, or the Red Wattle bird, is a species of large, noisy honey eater found throughout southern Australia.  This particular cheeky specimen was down for a drink from the birdbath while I was photographing flowers in the garden.  Certainly not shy, they tend to chatter and crow all day, with noises ranging from clucking sounds, to squawks and songs.

A very relaxed pelican floats gently upstream through the creek behind Toogoom, QLD.

A Black-Winged stilt ponders infinity on the shores of Lake Monger.

Two watchful seagulls survey the late afternoon crowd of water birds on the shore of Lake Monger.

Lake Monger, WA.

The shores of the delightful Lake Monger, Perth, WA.

Toogoom, QLD.