©irene waters 2014
©irene waters 2014
Koalas can be found all over Noosa although their numbers are dwindling as their habitat decreases and domestic animals and foxes increase. These photos were taken in Noosa National Park a forty minute walk from my front door.
© irene waters 2014
Kookaburras are also abundant. Taken in the dog park a 1 minute walk from my front door.
© irene waters 2014
These three soon to be laughing kookaburras were taken in a friends back garden.
© irene waters 2014
The White cockatoos which were nesting in this tree are also a 1 min walk away.
© irene waters 2014
As are the flying foxes. They fly over our house every night as they head out to forage. The sky is black with them there are so many.
© irene waters 2014
Something is nesting there. Don’t know what.
© irene waters 2014
The mangroves are a four-minute walk from the front door. The crabs are plentiful and the river is full of crab pots of people who live locally wanting a bit of fresh mud crab for dinner. Personally I couldn’t kill one if I caught one.
© irene waters 2014
© irene waters 2014
You have to look to see the first lot – two reclining. These live just around the corner from me maybe a ten minute walk. The house always reminds me of the one in Gone with the Wind. It has a huge expanse of lawn all around it and then National Park. These kangaroos have made themselves at home here and can often be seen in the early morning and dusk. To my mind they replace the peacocks that you would expect with this property. Kangaroos are all over the place and are always on the golf course where they are so used to people they are quite tame despite being wild.
© irene waters 2014
All manner of reptiles are to be found – I don’t even have to leave home.
© irene waters 2014
The water birds are everywhere. As we are a minutes walk from the river they are constant companions. These pelicans were taken upstream about an hours walk from my place.
Not shown are the possums which also run around the roof of a night wearing hobnail boots. I do have a photo but can’t immediately find it. Noosa is full of wildlife which can be found in nature.
http://ceenphotography.com/2014/01/21/cees-fun-foto-challenge-found-in-nature/
Reflections and Nightmares- Irene A Waters (writer and memoirist) 
Oh, absolutely MARVELLOUS, irene! How lucky you are to live amongst our fauna like that! I’d give quids to see them up close and personal. Terrific selection of Australiana – congrats!
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I know I’m lucky and count my blessings every day that I live in a town where nature has been put before development and the mighty dollar.
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All of my most favorite! beautiful capture 🙂
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Thanks a lot. I’m glad your favourite were included.
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^.^/
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Oh WOW! Thanks for your photos this week!! What a blessing to live near such wonderful creatures! Great photos!!!
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Thanks Katie. I truly feel blessed. Our walks are always one of discovery.
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Oh Irene, I had so much for strolling through your nature photos. Splendid entry for this week’s theme. Thanks so much for participating! 🙂
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Thanks Cee. I enjoyed it also. 😀
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Wonderful photos, Irene 🙂
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Thanks so much yellow lancer.
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verrrry nice. it’s almost like having a zoo in your backyard! 🙂
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I like that idea. Thanks.
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Absolutely awesome photos. I love the koalas. I remember visiting the zoo in Sydney and cuddling them there. Their fur is so soft. 😀
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I love the koalas as well. I can’t get close enough to pat them but it is lovely seeing them up there sleeping during the day.
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lovely photos for the challenge. the Koalas are aborable
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Thank you. They do look lovely as they sleep.
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Fantastic Ms. IW
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Thank you Dysu.
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