Author: glenys mahler

I live in Patho, Australia.

White winged Chough nest

November 1, 2020

The White Winged Chough builds these amazing mud nests. From a distance these birds look like crows, until they take off in flight. They have very noticeable white flashes on their wings.

They also have amazing red eyes,

And their long curved beaks look mean.

They live together in groups. We found quite a lot of these nesting along a stretch of bush track.

One day I will try to take photos of them when they leave their nests!

Colorful garden visitor

October 31, 2020

For Bernhard’s Colorful Challenge BUNT

I like to take pictures of birds. I put a bird feeder in my front yard. It’s below left. Look what it attracted. This bird is a special visitor. I made it from fabric. Here it is looking at my roses.

Below is a more detailed look at the bird. The roses are real. The bird is literally, stuffed and colorfully painted.

To see more of my creations click here.

All alone in a field

October 30, 2020

Our neighbour stopped the rather large tractor to call my attention to a single poppy standing tall in the field of oats he was mowing. It was a threatening afternoon, the clouds heavy, rain was forecast and the wind was making it almost impossible to take a photo. The poppy was throwing itself in every direction as the wind caught it.

It must have been self sown. Occasionally they pop up in that area of the farm. The flower was delicate and beautiful.

Up close it was a work of art.

The promise of more next year.

For Cee’s Flower of the Day Challenge (FOTD)

It’s a Darter.

October 28, 2020

Some call it a snake bird. It’s more accurately called an Australasian Darter.

I love its beak. It’s like a spear and I wouldn’t like to be a fish in its path.

It looked impressive when it spread its wings and took to flight.

Here’s one a little further along the creek. It was eating in a quiet little spot. They spear their fish and eat underwater. This one stayed under the water for a long time. You can see with their long necks that stick out of the water, why they are referred to as snake birds.