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. Published 15 Jul
2016. Sandy Bay TAS
7005
It is just
peachy having Monday off
By steve_outandabout · · From Pic of the Week
Hope these guys survive the heatwave. Published 01 Feb
2017. Monash ACT 2904
You could
drive a bus through this wave....
By emily_parisi · · From Pic of the Week
You could drive a bus through this wave....Published 31 Jan
2017. Wollongong NSW
2500
Good morning
By golddustdays · · From Pic of the Week Published 27 Jan
2017. Daylesford VIC
3460
I'm watching you
By im watching you · · From Pic of the Week
This photo was taken with my iPhone 6 at
Flinders around 10 am in the morning.
He was on a low branch in a tree and other
birds were upset by him being there .
Flinders VIC 3929
PILBAAAAARA
By christinepicks · · From Pic of the Week
The rain fills these rock holes for us to embrace the beauty of this Pilbara
country.. Published 01 Feb
2017. Millstream WA
6716
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