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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I am glad they returned :-) And I am glad the cyclone wasn’t too damaging! Wonderful pictures. And the kangaroo shared the food with Lorrie? Very nice!
The wallaby (like a kangaroo but much smaller) has such poor eyesight it’s possible she didn’t know the Lorikeet was there. :-)
Haha! So it could have been a green wallaby for her ;-) Maybe she was just happy to share :-)
I rarely see a possessive bird – except the bigger they get. The male magpie, he struts around collecting everyone else’s bit of food, dropping his own bigger piece/s as he goes. Not the smartest cookie.
Funny guy. Maybe he thinks the other piece is more delicious ;-)
His acquisitive nature getting the better of him. Funny guy. Nature is a mirror to those who see. :-)
Hm, reminds me of someone ;-)
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Dear Mark, all these photographs are so beautiful, great captured. Thank you, Love, nia
Thanks Nia.
I’m glad the cyclone didn’t have a negative impact on you. Excellent photos , as always.
Thanks David. Yes, a bit lucky the wind came from a protected direction.
Breathtaking photos as usual Mark, so detailed, so lovely. That innocence is a natural thing isn’t it, the way of all beings as they should be…like you, I feel a power behind such wonders – for me, it’s the energy of the universe, present in every living thing; creature or plant…not to be squandered but to be appreciated with an open heart.
Thank you for these beautiful moments…
Thanks A … The natural state is of innocence, when we can see.