A catch up post.
Every so often my day is enriched through the unexpected visit of the Superb Blue Fairy Wren. They are an incredibly beautiful and tiny bird, that endlessly flit through the understudy of shrubs. I have just read that new research has revealed that the male sings to their eggs and the chicks come out recognising their parents unique song. How amazing is nature?
Sadly, one of the reasons they visit rarely is that the resident, very territorial, Noisy Miners attack and send them away. 😥
Their special chirp always alerts me to their visit. On this occasion, I took my camera to the pergola and patiently waited for the moments they appeared from the shrubbery.
Visits from Willy Wagtails have also been more noticeable and enjoyed.
One afternoon the 6th green was invaded by a flock of ducks. A day later the Ibis were grazing beside the green. It crossed my thoughts that it was time for them to bed down. Almost immediately they took flight to their trees across the ponds to their trees.
Last weekend we had yet another deluge of rain. The ponds overflowed their banks once more. A lone Pelican kept me entertained.
The Golden Penda has been dazzling SE Queensland due to perfect conditions for its fluffy, golden yellow flowers. A feast for the eyes, birds and bees, it has been exceptionally brilliant this summer because of our constant wet. I don't recall seeing so many streets looking so spectacular as this year.
Mid April I happened upon this street and took these images.
Until the rain a week ago, there was a blaze of yellow wherever I drove. The heavy rain has destroyed their delicate blooms. Hiking friend Rachel drove me along a street near her home for me to take this video.
Four weeks prior to Easter, the Hungry Hikers organised the following weeks hikes, culminating in a 10 km walk along the Brisbane River and a long lunch in New Farm Park. Cyclone Alfred arrived and after battening everything down, I tried to relax by making table decorations for the event. Instagram has so many wonderful ideas.
The Wednesday before Easter was when we met in New Farm Park and happily completed the 10 km in the cooler, autumn weather.
At our turn round point, White Rabbit showed us the direction back.
It was so good to be beside the river on this perfect sunny day!
It amazes me how easily our Hungry Hiker 'picnics' come together with so little fuss and bother. We were soon settled and relaxed with this amazing Easter table.
The menu had a seafood theme. We each provided a dish.
Tuna log and biscuits
Smoked salmon blinis
Homemade bread
Calarmari salad
Garlic prawns
Tuna Pie
Caramel filled profiteroles
Our friendships are strong and get us through the good times and bad, of which there have sadly been quite a few in the past few years.
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