The Satin Bowerbird was not happy that I chose to enter his domain.


You dare enter my domain? by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The Spinebill just poked his tongue at me.


Eastern Spinebill by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The Super Fairy-wren was in search of lunch


Male Superb Fairy-wren by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

And one of his rivals found an inchworm


An inchworm for lunch by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The Eastern Yellow Robin tried searching in the shade.


Eastern Yellow Robin by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The Gippsland Water Dragons ignored the antics of the birds.


Water Dragon by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The flowers just soaked up the sun.


Kennedia macrophylla by RobGeraghty, on Flickr


Orange fireworks by RobGeraghty, on Flickr


Kangaroo Paw by RobGeraghty, on Flickr


Colour in a grey world by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

The new leaves on the Eucalyptus trees glowed red.


New Life by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

An immature Spinebill sought nectar deep in Kangaroo Paws


Spinebill and Kangaroo Paw by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

And a Gang-gang Cockatoo turned up to ensure that he didn't miss out.


Male Gang-gang by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

[phx.david]

Looks like it was a good afternoon. Nice series and variety

[MikeNArk]

Lovely shots and variety. Good use of your afternoon. Thanks again for sharing.

[RobG]

Looks like it was a good afternoon. Nice series and variety

Thank you! It was a pleasant walk with more birds than I expected.

Lovely shots and variety. Good use of your afternoon. Thanks again for sharing.

Thanks Mike! I thought I should include some of the flowers as well as the birds, since it's the Botanic Gardens after all!