Judy and I are having some time off at Byron Bay.

There are many aspects of Byron Bay that I like but one is the great habitat that’s located within or nearby the township. Northern NSW has a different “vibe” to Melbourne when it comes to native wildlife but in particular, Byron has been successful at retaining native habitat that contributes to visible native wildlife that people can appreciate. I think the lack of foxes also helps.

The dragon below is frequently seen on a walking track from the lighthouse to the Pass. I’ve seen it, or it’s relatives many times over 3 – 5 years sunning itself in the mornings. I’m wanting Mark Antos to ID it for me.

I like Oak trees, despite their being and exotic plant.

Having a snooze in my car under an Oak the other day, I happened to look up.

Recently I had a wedding night experience. It’s not what your thinking. A friend of ours, got married and it was a very hot day/night. Whilst catching my breath out in the early night heat, I took a shot with my iphone of the lights. Location, McClelland Gallery. Great venue. No, very great!

I like it 🙂

I paid a visit to the Collingwood Children’s Farm today. Nice place if you’re a sheep, cow, horse, chook or pig – Oh yeah, or a child.

Being involved as a volunteer at the Terrick Terrick National Park in a grassland fauna survey project, frequently drags me to this north central Victorian, (Australia) location. The first photograph is the sunrise over the grasslands and the second is the shed in which Mark and Mark plan there monitoring strategies.  It’s also where they feed and motivate their troops.

Sunrise over Possum paddock, Terrick Terrick National park

Sunrise on the sheds and office at the Terrick Terrick National Park.

Valentine message at Elephant Rock.

I have thought about it before but today whilst walking a waterway at Red Hill, the thought came home to roost. Slow release fertilizer and slower release fertilizer.

We buy slow release fertilizer and generally it looks like this:

But for a fertilizer that will most likely release over generations and provide habitat for billions of organisms, try this:

Leaving fallen trees and woody debris where they fall is no doubt productive but it’s a very slow process. However, whilst it may take awhile, it’s the journey that counts.

Most of you would have realised I like old buildings, bridges etc. On my way to the Oaklands wind farm last week, this old place caught my eye. When I find the time, I may call the real estate company and find out how much it is . . . . . or maybe not.

As far as trains go, the Puffing Billy is not big.  But still, in its own right, it must be heavy and when loaded with kids, parents and the odd tourist, it would need a solid structure when crossing a waterway.

Well, this must be a solid structure then. At least I hope so.

A simple photograph of a simple seat. However, there is nothing simple about being exposed to the cold rain, hot summers and strong winds but this seat has been doing that for many many years and it shows. I think it looks great.