Hockey Girl

Not exactly a game I enjoy. There's too much risk of someone hitting me rather than the ball! Today's Gratitude Item: Getting a key to the Science Faculty buildings. This…

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Sandpiper

This one is investigating a spiral that appeared on the beach. Today's Gratitude Item: What I like to call "The Nutty Squirrel Game". This is an amazing little game which…

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Crested Crane

The silouette here is of a Crested Crane. Turns out this is the only crane that can roost in trees. I've only ever seen them on the ground though. Today's…

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Hungry Emu

What is it with these birds trying to eat my signature?? Perhaps it tastes good. Today's Gratitude Item: The impossible quiz. I worked with some Year 12 students today and…

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Wing Fyre

Sometimes bright colours can work rather well. This one reminds me of part of a butterfly wing. Today's Gratitude Item: Lots of people turning up to dance class! It was…

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Pheasant

I recall that pheasants have been known to eat grain, so this little critter should feel right at home with the large grain stalk close by. Today's Gratitude Item: Waking…

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Golden Eagle

Is it just me or does the background look like part of a bird's wing? Today's Gratitude Item: Free lunch. Well, sort of free. Had a meeting at lunchtime and…

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Lourie

Turns out that there are quite a few Lourie species in sub Saharan Africa. I've been privileged to see the Knysna Louries (green) and the more common Gray Lourie first…

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Pastel Paint

Hidden amongst these fractal petals is a humming bird. Am particularly pleased with this image. Today's Gratitude Item: Leftover pasta. I did not think that there would be leftovers for…

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Dawn Heron

This is one of my favorite waterbirds. In my mind, it looks regal. Today's Gratitude Item: A day that went really smoothly! I managed to have fun at school, which,…

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