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Happy New Year to all! I've been a bit slack posting during December, partly because of all the diversions and partly due to having to chase after problems with our hosting service, which took a lot of time.  read more »

The sound of bachelor koels trying to attract a mate announces the start of spring in our yard.  But don't be misled by the loud cooing. Koels are usually very shy and the males hide amongst the leaves, their eyes easily camouflaged by the mulberries.

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The rains have broken the drought.  Crested pigeons and Noisy Miners share a drink at the lilypot while the other birds and animals enjoy the fresh grass, new shoots and a greeener summer.

The pictures tell a better story.  read more »

Gum trees have plenty of nooks for our galahs and lorikeet neighbours.

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Listen to Ron's interview on Conscious Animal Radio at BlogTalk Radio on Monday 8 December  -US EST 12.00 noon hosted by Christine Agro.  Ron talks about when Scotty and Benny first met Maggie, codes of conduct amongst the birds and they care for the sick.  

Christine will also interview Marc Bekoff on the emotional lives of animals. 

To listen to the show visit:  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/consciousanimal  read more »

Thornbills or Yellow-bottoms as they are fondly called are no more than 10 cms long.  But their hearts and their awareness can match any human.  One morning, we walked into a freshly turned paddock trying to photograph a couple of peewees on the other side.  Our eyes caught some movement along the ground, almost like leaves rustling in the wind, except the  read more »

Gitie has been interviewed live on Conscious Animal Radio, the internet radio show by Christine Agro, which is devoted to helping us humans to appreciate the hidden and beautiful spiritual qualities of the animals who share our planet with us. The interview was on Monday October 22, 2007 Live at 12 Noon EST (New York time). That's 2a.m. on east coast Australia! Maggie was in bed, but I'm sure he was dreaming wonderful dreams!

Click Here to listen to the interview now.

Ron

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