Originally posted by i_trax excellent photos, those piercing red eyes , very enjoyable.
Thanks! For some reason, quite a few Australian birds have red eyes.
Originally posted by reynb Excellent series! All great shots!
Thank you!
I should go back there over the Christmas break.
Originally posted by 5ks Amazing series of photos! And what a great place you have, the botanic gardens, for this type of photography.
Thanks! Yes, the gardens are a real hotspot for birds because there's so many Australian plants in one relatively small area. The water dragons have taken up residence at the rock garden too.
It's one of the benefits of living in the Federal capital.
None of the birds or animals are captive by the way; they are just attracted by the plants. The local forest is quite dry in nature, but by careful use of water, there's even a gully with rainforest plants. There's also a few specimens of the "dinosaur plant", the Wollemi Pine. Canberra actually has quite a lot of interesting things to do and see!