Nesting - by Debb

I've changed the background :) My cuckoo-shrike looks more at home amongst the green of the eucalypts, i think ^^

Nesting - by Debb

A black-faced cuckoo-shrike nesting in the summer heat. I'd like to have a further play with this, change the background... watch this space ^^

Tigermoth - by Debb

When we were young, my brother and I used to love catching insects in the summer. One of the most beautiful, although humble, creatures that was the target of our nets was the tigermoth - black, with bright orange spots on its wings and a tiger-stripe body. They aren't common where I live, but the rain and lush countryside have enticed a few our way. There's something very special about seeing an old friend who embodies childhood memories.

I've painted me as a tigermoth, talking to the cuckoo-shrikes. I'm fascinated by them, not only their cute colours, but the way they're always hanging around in groups, and going somewhere together at sunset. They only visit us in summer, and because of the recent drought, haven't been around a long time. They've returned with the rains, and never fail to deliver me a sense of curiousity when I'm out wandering with the wild things of an arvy.

Aussie chrissy deco's - Debb

(This one is a little blurry, sorry. I couldn't quite get the lighting right)

To celebrate having our first ever chrissy tree in our little flat, i made a small flock of handmade felt decorations to grace its branches, inspired by the galahs I see on my arvy walks. I especially wanted to make something that symbolised an Aussie christmas for me, because beautiful though they be, snowflakes and reindeers aren't part of my summer landscape (although there's a deer park down the road, wonder if that counts? ^^)

'Birds'

Serenading the sun with songs at dawn and dusk; a startled flock arising with a woosh, circling wide on wings above; a twitter from besides the little creek; wandering thousands of kilometres across open ocean to reach a haven from a harsh winter; awing us with the intricacy, softness and vibrant colour of a fallen feather...

I love that i get to share this world of mine with the birds, because they bring me so much joy.. even the humble magpie as they warble from the eves every morn, and hunt insects by the garden lights at night..

So this week i've dedicated our topic to the birds
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Create as widely and freely on the topic as your hearts desire :)
Can't wait to see your pix!

Birds by Shell

'Lovebirds' Wallpaper I

Still a little more work to go on this one, will re-post when the rest of my birdies are red too!

Birds by Mandie

Birds by Brook

Birds by Deb