With the weather providing more food for the birds, the gums in bloom and wild fruits appearing, the number of birds with young has increased. However, the intensity of the rains have not only made the creeks and falls tumble but have been the cause of much sogginess amongst my feathered friends.
The Rainbow Lorikeets use the deck as a refuge, but still appear a sorry lot.
Sparky the King Parrot appears drenched, but dries himself off in the same manner as a dog! First he shakes his legs and then...
You get the full spin dryer mode.
This poor old Kookaburra looks more like a battered teddy bear beacuse of the soaking.
But the Bush chuck just ploughs on regardless. The water has been so plentiful over recent months that the vegetation is coming on thick and green, although I suspect the Honeyeaters would prefer things a tad drier.
But according to the forecasters there is more of this to come, although I suspect this Forest Kingfisher isn't overly concerned. Still, the frogs are happy!
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