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Mr and Mrs Little Corella

This is Mr and Mrs Little Corella in a coral tree.

Green Pygmy Goose and lotus blossom

This is a handsome Green Pygmy Goose which resides up in the northern parts of Australia and also in New Guinea. However, I saw him at the zoo! Also, what? That's no goose! (I heard you say). That's right, according to wikipedia, it is a particular type of duck that used to be grouped with other members of the family that includes swans and geese because of their special penchant for perching in trees. However, it is now considered more of a duck even though it has kept its name. 

A Little Pied Egret

This is a Little Pied Egret (or Pied Heron) - enjoying the company of two robust looking pink water lilies.

Dove and snow drops

A Dove out for a stroll amongst snow drops.

A Gentleman Gouldian Finch

First there was the Lady Lady Gouldian Finch and now her husband, the Gentleman Gouldian Finch. Also, he is perched in front of a suitable flower. The flower is the Sturt's Desert Rose which is the Northern Territory State emblem which is principally from where he hails. They are also know as Rainbow Finches by the way.

Emerald Dove

A Handsome Emerald Dove pauses under a canopy of jungle flowers.

Crimson Finch and Red Spider Flower

This is a (lady) Crimson Finch perching briefly on a Red Spider Flower as she goes about her daily business.

Lady Gouldian Finch and frangipani flower

A Lady Gouldian Finch using a frangipani flower as an umbrella.

Felix

This is Felix making the most of some wintery late afternoon sun before his pre-dinner nap.

Sydney Wildflowers - Autumn/ Winter

The many and varied banksia aside, I would have thought the Autumn/ Winter Sydney bush flower scene would be relatively quiet as the days grow shorter and the temperatures drop. However, I have been amazed at the amount and variety of pretty flowers scattered around the heaths and  forested areas here in Sydney at the moment. Below are just some of the Sydney bush flowers now on display:

Clockwise from top left: 1) Red Spider Flower 2) Mountain Devil 3) Clustered Scented Myrtle 4) Mauve Wax Flowers 5) Sunshine Wattle 6) Red Fivecorners and 6) Needlebush