After the Storm
The Curlew taking a breather in the lightening rain by the verandah. It’s a known safe place amongst the locals. … *Click the pix for a better look.
Until an eagle came into view way above, but not beyond the ladies capacity to see – with her chick about.
There’s also a little food to be had, when the need is apparent. Lorrie would definitely agree.
Little Joey under the protection of his mum. We get to know them but they remain wild enough to know their own ways.
You can see it in and behind the eye, there’s an absence of any selfish calculation, an innocence. That’s nature …
One Lorikeet came to pose for me a while. Nice light, gorgeous colours, and nice contrast to background.
We do our best, whoever we are. And our best comes back to us. As it is in every other way, a bit of luck.
Ooh, look over there!
Nope, here is where the action is. Here and now … Til next time.
Cyclone Alfred came and went, designated a tropical low before it made landfall. Not too serious, as cyclones go in this part of the world.
It brought some serious winds and days of rain but it was relatively mild where I am, protected on all sides, and the garden was almost untouched.
The wildlife was affected, went into hiding or shelter and didn’t eat for a while. Though they all survived, as far as I can tell.
They reappeared hungry and vociferous about it, those that do. And it was good to see them again.
That’s living …
© Mark Berkery … Click on those pictures for a closer look …
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