Monthly Archives: May 2012

Wild Things 171

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

The windy conditions persist. Recent rains have brought out some large millipedes. I usually spot the millipedes when they are marching across the pavement. Other wildlife to be seen includes the occasional small butterfly, and some red bugs. I even … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 170

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

The strong winds are continuing, but in some sheltered locations I still managed to find wildlife. The star was a small long nosed whip snake. This guy was about a metre long but it had diameter of a pencil. He … Continue reading →

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Not Another Sunset 4

Posted on May 29, 2012 by

A strong wind prevented me from finding much wildlife this morning. So, instead of Wild Things, I am going to present you with some late afternoon beach shots. There is never any shortage of subjects down at the beach – … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 169

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

The strong windy conditions are continuing. It keeps the place nice and cool, but it makes macro shots of insects a real challenge. At one point a spider blew in front of my face. It looked a bit groggy when … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 168

Posted on May 27, 2012 by

I did not see a lot this morning. It was quite windy, and this seemed to deter wildlife from venturing out. When conditions are like this, I have to use my free hand to secure the branches and grasses on … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 167

Posted on May 26, 2012 by

I found another long nosed whip snake today. This guy was quite small, and he did not like it very much when I stroked his back. The skins on these whip snakes feel like velvet – not at all what … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 166

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

I was an hour later than usual in starting my blog walk this morning. Many of my regulars (lizards and bees) had given up waiting for me and had moved on. Also, since the sky was heavily overcast, there was … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 165

Posted on May 24, 2012 by

There was a curious onlooker at my early morning Tai Chi class – a moth! This guy was peering through the window and closely watching all the moves. He was cleverly camouflaged as a dry leaf. However closer investigation revealed … Continue reading →

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Fruit Market 2

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Every few days I take a stroll down the road to the local fruit market. Tropical fruits – I love them! While I am there, I also stock up on vegetables. These markets are places bustling with people, and where … Continue reading →

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Wild Things 164

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

I did not see much wildlife, but perhaps this was because I started my walk a bit later than usual. At one point a large millipede marched across the pavement in front of me. How can they coordinate so many … Continue reading →

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