The cold icy tendrils of winter are slowly enveloping us here in the west.  Sometimes it’s nice to remember a warmer time.

Lake Monger, WA.

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.

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.

Lake Monger, WA.

Kudos to guest photographer Brett Ross for absconding with my camera and coming up with a couple of decent images! 🙂

Toogoom, QLD.