I did very little today, besides taking photos around the garden and then sitting at my laptop editing them.
A moment in the garden. |
It could be a Willy Wagtail nest or a Wren or a Finch nest. They seem to be the most prolific around the house. |
If we had researched adequately before we left, perhaps we might not have gone, because apparently there is no public access to the area unless you get permission from Murrumbidgee Irrigation, who own the area.
http://www.mfn.org.au/barrenBox.html
So even though it was disappointing that we couldn't get close to the swamp, there were some little treasures along the way and we will definitely drive out to the area again, just for the bird life along the way.
I don't know what this bird is yet. |
Grey kangaroos - two with a joey in the pouch! I love the colours in this one - real Aussie colours. |
I think this is the male Nankeen Kestrel. He was being chased by a Willy Wagtail. |
I saw some Herons and Kites and Parrots too, but Barren Box information site lists many many more birds in the area. Oh how I would LOVE to get in there and capture just a few of those birds with my camera!
So we might just contact Murrumbidgee Irrigation and find out how difficult it is to get in there .. perhaps we can park at the gate and hike our way in!
We need to check out Hermit's Cave up on the hill - I think it would be nice there just on, or after sunrise.
Anyway, it's time for me to sleep .. just a bit earlier than usual :D
Nite all.