BritChickx Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 (edited) What happened to the baby sunbird? Did they parents still feed him outside the nest? I put a baby bird back to the nest once, looked it up the next day and it was dead :sad:. Not sure because it was injured in the fall or because it wasn`t fed. My grandad said that you can't touch baby birds because you rub their scent onto it, once you do that the parents abandon it because they know it's been near humans. So either keep the baby or don't touch it at all. Edited June 26, 2013 by BritChickx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest51810 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 The only wildlife i have in my garden is the usual garden birds, pesky cats who try and eat the garden birds, bugs and the two magpies who come and annoy me every single day lol. Anytime im out and see wildlife like rabbits, kingfisher etc i never have my camera and my phones usually died of battery! I'll try and get some nice pics sometime to add to the thread. Do cows count lol? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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carlhall Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 My friend walks by nearly everyday in the warmer weather. Just think In the UK you would have to buy a vivarium and watch these creatures in your home.... here we live in their home and they look at us :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 I'd love to live somewhere that had little wild lizards. I love watching the geckos outside on holiday, once you notice one you notice a hundred by the end of the holiday lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candygirl Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Beautiful photos, not so sure on the old eight legged hairies though:huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Stacey, that's something I love about Aus, the lizards! I think they're beautiful and love to see the tiny ones on the rocks. Last year I was walking in the sunshine on a bridal path (in Norfolk) and saw a tiny lizard and it felt like I'd won the lottery! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Stacey, that's something I love about Aus, the lizards! I think they're beautiful and love to see the tiny ones on the rocks. Last year I was walking in the sunshine on a bridal path (in Norfolk) and saw a tiny lizard and it felt like I'd won the lottery! Thats what im like when i see them too lol i get excited! We saw loads in italy last year and in portugal they used to sit beside us on the wall lol was funny watching them. I love the look of the australian birds aswell - the lorikeets etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlhall Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Following recent flooding the spiders moved up the plants and fences to spin their webs, I did not take this photo, had it sent to me by friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritChickx Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Following recent flooding the spiders moved up the plants and fences to spin their webs, I did not take this photo, had it sent to me by friend. [ATTACH=CONFIG]19979[/ATTACH] :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest51810 Posted June 26, 2013 Author Share Posted June 26, 2013 Following recent flooding the spiders moved up the plants and fences to spin their webs, I did not take this photo, had it sent to me by friend. [ATTACH=CONFIG]19979[/ATTACH] Oiiii i told you no more spiders lol jk. Ive saw a similar one to that before. Somebody put up a pic once of a sign that was absolutely covered in spiders of all different sizes. Think i had nightmares for a week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maruska Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 My grandad said that you can't touch baby birds because you rub their scent onto it, once you do that the parents abandon it because they know it's been near humans.So either keep the baby or don't touch it at all. And I thought I was doing the best thing... it didn`t even have feathers yet :frown: . I seriously need a manual about caring for abandoned/injured animals. I`ve got the post where Kate ( Pom Queen) described in detail how to check roadkill kangaroo for a joey in it`s pouch saved in my inbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Silvereye Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Perthbum Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 [ATTACH=CONFIG]20015[/ATTACH] I love them on the barbie....the meat is so tender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowPerth Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I love them on the barbie....the meat is so tender. Article this weekend in the paper about what an under-utilised food source they are. They should be a popular choice. Healthy, organic, cheap, tasty, low fat meat etc. But many Aussies still won't eat them due to what they call the 'Skippy effect'. People are squeamish about eating their national emblem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 Article this weekend in the paper about what an under-utilised food source they are. They should be a popular choice. Healthy, organic, cheap, tasty, low fat meat etc. But many Aussies still won't eat them due to what they call the 'Skippy effect'. People are squeamish about eating their national emblem. At least, we can eat ours, not like a myth and an extinct creature...:wink: Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Last night we had avisiter and PJ started barking. I got up to see what the commotion was and here is the result, a gorgeous bandicoot; about as big as a cavy. Slightly out of focus...but only had a second, or so to 'shoot' the little chappie. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Driving out of Monkey Mia a couple of months ago, had to stop the car to let this canny little soul cross the road! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Had to stop for this Echidna further on, he's blurry 'cos he was a bit quicker than the lizard! His bottom as he hid in the bushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindor Posted September 10, 2013 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Saw this little cutie in the Perth Hills, not sure what it is, OH thought a Bilby? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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