The fragility
of life.
By sandra_celebrate · · From Pic of the Week
The fragility of life. Next installment! Our beautiful Tasmanian Masked
Owl (Tyto novaehollandiae castenops) was once described by John Gould
(biologist) as '...a species distinguished from all other members of its genus
by its great size and powerful form. Probably few of the Raptorial birds, with
the exception of the Eagles, are more formidable or more sanguinary (causing
much bloodshed) in disposition.' After this beauty flew up to the tree tops, I
packed up & walked back down to the house to close windows, feed dog &
cat, stoke the woodheater...and go collect more wood in barrow. It was dark. I
had a torch. Whilst at woodpile I heard our chooks cry out. I had not yet
closed their door for the night. Rushing in...there she was...looking
perplexed...on the floor of the chook house...what's all the noise about...I'm
just after my chicken dinner! I walked in between the terrified chickens and
the owl...shining my torch on the ground so she could still see. Slowly we
turned around and together we left the chook house...both walking in a
nonchalant manner. She then flew up to the fence. I stood next to her...about a
rulers length away. We had a quiet moment. I told her it's not ok to eat the
chooks. She let me pat her briefly. We parted company. I had tears of wonderment.
Vibrance in
our garden
By Di Lymbury (Nardoo) · · From Pic of the Week
Rainbow summer colours Published 19 Jan
2017. Girards Hill NSW
2480
Catching up
on the news
By Jessica Payton · · From Pic of the Week
The struggle of rural work, patchy service! Published 05 May
2016. Brewarrina NSW
2839
Our
orchid finally bloomed
By justpa259 · · From Pic of the Week
Our orchid finally bloomed Spring Gully VIC 3550
Ross
female factory
By Leanne
Cairnduff · · From Pic of the Week
Ross Female Factory is one of four female factories built in Tasmania.
Between 1847 and 1854 it operated as a probation station for female convicts
and their babies. The buildings were converted from a chain gang station and
extended to include a chapel, dining rooms, hospital, nursery, solitary cells,
dormitories and an outer courtyard. The women were taught how to sew, clean,
cook, launder and care for their children. Ross TAS 7209
Grey
fantail
By Patricia
iley · · From Pic of the Week
Blends in with the
background.
Published
13 Dec 2016. Bunbury WA 6230
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