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A male Superb Fairy-wren

Feeling superb by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Crested Shrike-tit by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Making a nest by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Serious mandibles by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Turquoise windows by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Laughing Kookaburra by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Staying low by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Paradoxical Platypus by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

More interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

**rhanz** · 09-25-2022, 07:20 AM

Originally posted by RobG

A male Superb Fairy-wren

Feeling superb by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Crested Shrike-tit by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Making a nest by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Serious mandibles by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Turquoise windows by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Laughing Kookaburra by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Staying low by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Paradoxical Platypus by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

More interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Beautiful quality photos. Thanking them.

**MikeNArk** · 09-25-2022, 09:36 AM

Superb is the correct description. Wonderful series of wildlife images. Besides the Superb Fairy-wren, I particularly like the duck, kookaburra and mandible images. That Platypus is interesting, also.

RobG · 09-25-2022, 11:41 PM

Originally posted by rhanz

Beautiful quality photos. Thanking them.

Thank you! You're welcome!

Originally posted by MikeNArk

Superb is the correct description. Wonderful series of wildlife images. Besides the Superb Fairy-wren, I particularly like the duck, kookaburra and mandible images. That Platypus is interesting, also.

Thanks Mike! It's the beginning of the mating season, so the Fairy-wren has his nicest suit on to impress the ladies. The duck, kookaburra and Bull-ant shots were all opportunities that appeared along the walk. I spent at least half an hour (maybe an hour) waiting for the Platypus to make an appearance. He has taken to swimming under the boardwalk where he's invisible except for ripples, but did make an appearance when things got quiet toward the end of the day. I have a bit of video which I'll link if I can get it edited together.

OrchidJulie · 09-26-2022, 06:16 AM

Koalas are my fave! Love 'em! I've heard that, because their diet is almost exclusively eucalyptus, they smell like cough drops. The zoo here has several koalas, and their eucalyptus has to be imported. While we do have some eucalypts that grow here, the ones koalas prefer don't, so the zoo can't grow their food.
Wonderful series of images, Rob, TFS!

**angkymac** · 09-26-2022, 04:07 PM

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Angky

RobG · 09-26-2022, 04:27 PM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

Koalas are my fave! Love 'em! I've heard that, because their diet is almost exclusively eucalyptus, they smell like cough drops. The zoo here has several koalas, and their eucalyptus has to be imported. While we do have some eucalypts that grow here, the ones koalas prefer don't, so the zoo can't grow their food.
Wonderful series of images, Rob, TFS!

Thanks! My partner is crazy about them, so I have to send her a photo every time I visit Tidbinbilla. I recently found out that there's wild Koalas very close to Canberra, which was a surprise. I thought that they were only closer to the coast in this part of Oz. Sadly, the wild populations have suffered badly in the bushfires at the end of the drought.

I think the first zoo overseas to have Koalas was San Diego. I've seen Australian eucalypts in California, but I don't think that they are the right kind, as you say.

Originally posted by angkymac

Scrolling down from one image to the other, and each turn of the scroll wheel produces another surprise!

Good surprises I hope! Thank you!

**ToddK** · 09-26-2022, 04:52 PM

Excellent series of images Rob! That close-up of the Kookaburra is just fantastic with such great details.

RobG · 09-27-2022, 06:01 AM

Originally posted by ToddK

Excellent series of images Rob! That close-up of the Kookaburra is just fantastic with such great details.

Thanks Todd! Luckily I was reasonably close and the Kookaburra is a big bird. I think it might be the world's biggest Kingfisher?

OrchidJulie · 09-27-2022, 07:15 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Sadly, the wild populations have suffered badly in the bushfires at the end of the drought.

I know, the news reports about that broke my heart. So many perished, or had to be euthanized because of their injuries. Awful, just awful.

RobG · 10-02-2022, 04:31 AM

Originally posted by OrchidJulie

I know, the news reports about that broke my heart. So many perished, or had to be euthanized because of their injuries. Awful, just awful.

Sadly, the approach was generally to stop the fires if they threatened human property or lives, but they let the national parks burn.

OrchidJulie · 10-02-2022, 06:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Sadly, the approach was generally to stop the fires if they threatened human property or lives, but they let the national parks burn.

That is very sad, but similar decisions have been made here during our fire season. Alas.

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09-25-2022, 09:36 AM	#3
MikeNArk Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: Conway, Arkansas Posts: 15,246	Superb is the correct description. Wonderful series of wildlife images. Besides the Superb Fairy-wren, I particularly like the duck, kookaburra and mandible images. That Platypus is interesting, also. Last edited by MikeNArk; 09-25-2022 at 04:33 PM.

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rhanz Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,985	Originally posted by RobG A male Superb Fairy-wren Feeling superb by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Crested Shrike-tit by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Making a nest by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Serious mandibles by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Turquoise windows by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Laughing Kookaburra by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Staying low by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Paradoxical Platypus by RobGeraghty, on Flickr More interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Interrupted sleep by RobGeraghty, on Flickr Beautiful quality photos. Thanking them.

09-25-2022, 11:41 PM	#4
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by rhanz Beautiful quality photos. Thanking them. Thank you! You're welcome! Originally posted by MikeNArk Superb is the correct description. Wonderful series of wildlife images. Besides the Superb Fairy-wren, I particularly like the duck, kookaburra and mandible images. That Platypus is interesting, also. Thanks Mike! It's the beginning of the mating season, so the Fairy-wren has his nicest suit on to impress the ladies. The duck, kookaburra and Bull-ant shots were all opportunities that appeared along the walk. I spent at least half an hour (maybe an hour) waiting for the Platypus to make an appearance. He has taken to swimming under the boardwalk where he's invisible except for ripples, but did make an appearance when things got quiet toward the end of the day. I have a bit of video which I'll link if I can get it edited together.

09-26-2022, 06:16 AM	#5
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,000	Koalas are my fave! Love 'em! I've heard that, because their diet is almost exclusively eucalyptus, they smell like cough drops. The zoo here has several koalas, and their eucalyptus has to be imported. While we do have some eucalypts that grow here, the ones koalas prefer don't, so the zoo can't grow their food. Wonderful series of images, Rob, TFS!

09-26-2022, 04:07 PM	#6
angkymac Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2019 Photos: Albums Posts: 9,032	Scrolling down from one image to the other, and each turn of the scroll wheel produces another surprise! Angky

09-26-2022, 04:27 PM	#7
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie Koalas are my fave! Love 'em! I've heard that, because their diet is almost exclusively eucalyptus, they smell like cough drops. The zoo here has several koalas, and their eucalyptus has to be imported. While we do have some eucalypts that grow here, the ones koalas prefer don't, so the zoo can't grow their food. Wonderful series of images, Rob, TFS! Thanks! My partner is crazy about them, so I have to send her a photo every time I visit Tidbinbilla. I recently found out that there's wild Koalas very close to Canberra, which was a surprise. I thought that they were only closer to the coast in this part of Oz. Sadly, the wild populations have suffered badly in the bushfires at the end of the drought. I think the first zoo overseas to have Koalas was San Diego. I've seen Australian eucalypts in California, but I don't think that they are the right kind, as you say. Originally posted by angkymac Scrolling down from one image to the other, and each turn of the scroll wheel produces another surprise! Good surprises I hope! Thank you!

09-26-2022, 04:52 PM	#8
ToddK Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,566	Excellent series of images Rob! That close-up of the Kookaburra is just fantastic with such great details.

09-27-2022, 06:01 AM	#9
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by ToddK Excellent series of images Rob! That close-up of the Kookaburra is just fantastic with such great details. Thanks Todd! Luckily I was reasonably close and the Kookaburra is a big bird. I think it might be the world's biggest Kingfisher?

09-27-2022, 07:15 AM	#10
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,000	Originally posted by RobG Sadly, the wild populations have suffered badly in the bushfires at the end of the drought. I know, the news reports about that broke my heart. So many perished, or had to be euthanized because of their injuries. Awful, just awful.

10-02-2022, 04:31 AM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905 Original Poster	Originally posted by OrchidJulie I know, the news reports about that broke my heart. So many perished, or had to be euthanized because of their injuries. Awful, just awful. Sadly, the approach was generally to stop the fires if they threatened human property or lives, but they let the national parks burn.

10-02-2022, 06:58 AM - 1 Like	#12
OrchidJulie Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Magic City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,000	Originally posted by RobG Sadly, the approach was generally to stop the fires if they threatened human property or lives, but they let the national parks burn. That is very sad, but similar decisions have been made here during our fire season. Alas.

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