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Henry… at the Gap
…a morning at Simpsons Gap Author Dorothy L. ◦ After all the rain of the past week, it was time for a visit to Simpsons Gap this morning. Besides my passion for bird photography, I’m also into insects, and a… Continue reading
Posted in: Alice Springs, Australia, Blog, Central Australia, DorothyL, Fauna, Guest Author, Northern Territory, Tourism, Travel -
Lupes was already there
Author Gary Taylor ◦ …clinging to a rock like a koala on a gum tree Found an awesome new spot a couple of weeks ago. It was my last day off before work started again, and I should point out… Continue reading
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They’re not all blue
Author Gary Taylor ◦ Five reasons why I prefer the name Amegilla to “Blue banded bee” 😀 They’re not all blue, actually, most aren’t… white, yellow, pale green, never a frown with golden brown (‘cept the only one I’ve ever… Continue reading
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Illyarrie
Author Gary Taylor ◦ It’s hard to pick a favourite when it comes to gum trees but for me the Illyarrie, or red capped gum (E. erythrocorys) is high up on the list. And not just for it’s stunning visual… Continue reading
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I’m sure I need a rest…
Author Dorothy L. ◦ Birds of Prey… Since I arrived back from a birding holiday in South Australia in late December… yes that’s correct, a birding holiday!! …I knew I was in need of rest. I thought about driving in… Continue reading
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The “buzz pollination” club
Author Gary Taylor ◦ Lipotriches (Austranomia) australica, another one of my favourites that I reckon doesn’t get the “airtime” that she deserves. You’ll often see posts of male Lipotriches, fairly drably dressed in faded flannel compared the girls, and all… Continue reading
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Reflected Moments
Author Koh Lin ◦ Photos by Dorothy L. ◦ The dictionary interprets the word ‘reflection’ as an instance of reflecting especially, (as in the return of light or sound waves from a surface); the production of an image by or… Continue reading
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The unmistakable eyes of Megachile aurifrons
Author Gary Taylor ◦ The unmistakable eyes of Megachile aurifrons, also known as the “Golden browed resin bee” (‘cos that’s what really stands out with this bee isn’t it… 😄). The bee in the following pic with the yellow and… Continue reading
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How long do native bees live for
Author Gary Taylor ◦ How long do native bees live for, and do they hibernate? Common question, I’ve always said “about four weeks” and “No, not really, well sort of, their pupae can remain kind of dormant, waiting until warmer… Continue reading
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Sweat running down my face…
Author Gary Taylor ◦ So after waiting patiently in the one spot, sweat running down my face and stinging my eyes but I can’t wipe it out in case I scare the bee off… Oh great… now something big is… Continue reading
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The Road Ahead
Still here and facing the road ahead… So here we are, we have made it through to 2022, leaving behind the turmoil we have lived through and looking into an uncertain future. The ground is seemingly scattered with debris of… Continue reading
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The Definition of Mental Anguish…
Author Gary Taylor ◦ The definition of mental anguish 😄 — I was doing one of my favourite local Midwest WA road trips, taking the gravel back roads where you can pull over anywhere you like to snap a few… Continue reading