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The Yowie That Was a Plain Turkey
For weeks me and my husband have occasionally been hearing growls across the paddock. We assumed it was cattle, but the cattle were never in the direction we heard the growls come from, so it would not be them, right? Then we thought they might have been dogs, since we certainly hear them howl at… Continue reading
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The Red Eyes of the Black Shouldered Kite
Have you ever seen a Black Shouldered Kite? I’ve had them on my hope-to-see-one-day-list, for a long long time; they just look so different, with their striking red gaze. To me, it makes them as intimidating as an Eagle, even though an Eagle is probably twice the size. They are just gorgeous! Gray/white birds, with… Continue reading
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A Tale of Harriers and Falcons
So before I start, let me give you my confession: yes, I mistook a pair of Brown Falcons for Swamp Harriers and called them ‘the Swampies’ for MONTHS! Every day here I was yelling at my husband: ‘Look the swampies are in the tree again!’ But hay, I’m still just a beginner birder… I think… Continue reading
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The Tale of the Three Baby Swallows
Around six months ago, me and my little family moved to our new house in the North Burnett Region of Queensland and ever since that first day, a pair of Welcome Swallows has been flying around the verandah. That was the loveliest welcome home! My mum at the time said that they are bringers of… Continue reading
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The Very First Tale
Welcome to my first musings. I am sitting here at my dining table, early morning, looking out the window at the beautiful view, and I am not even sure where to start. I have so much I want to write about and I am so inspired, but also a little overwhelmed. Because wow, I am… Continue reading