I Love the Kookaburra

A kookaburra family regularly visits my Mornington Peninsula world.
Such friendly, knowing little characters.
The kookaburra (also known as laughing jackass) is part of the kingfisher family and is native to Australia and New Guinea.




Knowing character
The kookaburra magic
Reaches the spirit

So what is a friend
One who sings the earth for you
Echo of beauty


Linking to:
The Bird D'Pot
Camera Critters
Carry on Tuesday ~ What is a friend
One Single Impression ~ Echo
Poetry Pantry ~ Poets United

Skink in the Boneo Wetlands

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A skink in the Boneo Maze and Wetlands, Mornington Peninsula.
This particular swamp variety is dwindling fast and is only found in very select areas of south eastern Australia.
For more information, see Swamp Skink Egernia coventryi.
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Camera Critters #141
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Finely marked critter
Depends on thriving wetlands
Amazing shy soul
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman
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A Fancy Slug

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ After even more rain, I found this slug on my verandah.
Its markings seemed quite strange and fascinating!
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Camera Critters #140
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Intense dot patterns
A slug's wide fancy collar
Fascinating shine
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Pic by Gemma Wiseman
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Weird Spider

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Yesterday, this spider appeared near the railing of my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
I have never seen a spider like this before with front legs black with white spots and orange toned back legs.
The body shone in the sunlight, but in the shadow clearly was also marked with white spots!
Does anyone have any idea what kind of spider this is?
It seems like an orb spider, but I am not sure!
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Camera Critters #135
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Strange creepie crawlie
Stylish colourful outfit
Moves in short sharp bursts
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White Prince

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A very handsome critter wandering Coolart, Bittern, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #131
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Curled drama of horns
Delicate soft snowy coat
A prince of Springtime
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Spring Babies

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Spring babies at Coolart, Bittern, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #130
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Spring is in the air
Bounding playful energy
A wonder to watch
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Many Feathers Make One Water World

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Black swan and cygnet, 2 seagulls and a coot all happily enjoying the lake at Safety Beach Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula.
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Camera Critters #129
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Different feathers
Many are one in water
Sweet togetherness
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Black and White Character

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Cute little character who followed me on one of my walks at Red Hill, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #128
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Cheerful fluffy tail
Slightly sad eyes just watching
Little character
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Waddling the Maze

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A duck at the Enchanted Maze Garden, Arthurs Seat, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #127
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Designer feathers
Touch of irridescent green
A duck on parade
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Monkey Mum to a Kitten

A recent set of images in our Melbourne Herald Sun newspaper.
An amazing sight to see a monkey being Mum to a kitten at the Monkey Forest Park in Bali, Indonesia.
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Camera Critters #126
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It's all about care
A little one needs a Mum
It's all about love
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Rosellas of Many Designs

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Two rosellas on my back lawn, Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #125
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Rosella wonder
Brightly coloured characters
Sprightly chatterers
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Dove and Bronzewing

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A dove and a bronzewing wandering my garden in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #123
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Odd couple for now
Bronzewing tends to like some space
Dove's a peacemaker
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Thank You for Stopping By!

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ This dog was waiting for owners outside the Heritage Tavern at Balnarring, Mornington Peninsula.
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Camera Critters #122
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Waiting patiently
But any stray attention
Gratefully received
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Cockatoo Competition

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Cockatoos on my verandah railing in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula.
Cockatoos are not known for fancy manners.
If another cockatoo is eating desirable food, it is quite OK to attempt to snatch it - even from the mouth!
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Camera Critters #120
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Snatch and grab critters
Cockatoos are not polite
All food is fair game
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I Have Some Questions

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ I was wandering around the Tyabb Art and Craft Centre enjoying the warm winter sunshine.
It was time to sit down for a coffee, when I noticed this guy watching me.
How would you translate the expression on his face?
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Camera Critters #118
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A strange expression
There seemed to be some questions
I felt scrutinised
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Cockatoo Antics

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Cockatoos share? some bread on my verandah in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #118
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Cockatoo banquet
Give a little and take some
Amusing antics
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Gull at Fisherman's Beach

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A gull at Fisherman's Beach, Mornington Peninsula with distinctive yellow features.
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Mellow Yellow Monday #71
Camera Critters #112
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Solitary gull
Lost in watery dreamings
Island paradise
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Black Beauty

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ Black swan swimming around the lake at Safety Beach Golf Club, Mornington Peninsula
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Camera Critters #111
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Black feathered wonder
Picture of dark elegance
Silently swimming
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Autumn Waddle

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A rather chunky feathered critter taking a walk in Autumn sunlight at Caulfield Park, Melbourne
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SOOC Sunday #79
Camera Critters #109
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Waddling happiness
Feathered bulk ambling in peace
Beautiful presence
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Possum Spy

Pic by Gemma Wiseman ~ A little possum peeking at me from my roofline in the Dromana Hills, Mornington Peninsula
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SOOC Sunday #78
Camera Critters #108
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Little possum spy
Little beady eyes on watch
Cute little critter
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