On a cloudy day when there are constant rumblings in the distance, you can see rainbows before it even starts to rain. How lucky I was to see rainbow lorikeets, the whirling dervishes of the bird world, usually high on an abundance of nectar, still for a moment. Resting and twittering to themselves. You'd think... Continue Reading →

Nick took this photo today of rainbow lorikeets visiting the garden. They are so tame you can almost touch them. They like seeds and supping on the nectar from the camellia flowers. They travel in pairs and twitter and fuss with one another as if they are an old married couple. When they fly their... Continue Reading →