Tropical Totem Gallery

As I started writing this morning, I glanced out of my office window and saw a male King Parrot arrive at the bird feeder. I try to keep up a nectar mixture with soaked bread, surrounded by sunflower seeds and parrot seed mix. Lorikeets arrived soon after and it was time for him to go. The Australian King Parrot ( Alisterus scapularis) is native to Eastern Australia. It Inhabits forested regions, eucalyptus wooded ares and rainforests, feeding on insects, seeds and fruits. The Rainbow Lorikeet The Rainbow Lorikeet, (Trichoglossus haematodus), inhabits rainforest, coastal woodlands and bush areas. They feed mainly on fruit and nectar and have a unique brush tongue to more easily collect nectar and pollen from flowers. Here, he uses that tongue to drink a sweet syrup and soaked bread mixture. Now that Spring has arrived, there's plenty of activity in my back garden, in and around the bird feeder. My garden from an upstairs window (where I work on my blogs about frogs). Here's ...

Our first impression of Orange was coloured by the great accommodation we had picked. "De Russie Suites" is a stylish, cosy, boutique Hotel in the CBD of Orange, which suited us perfectly. The weather was cold in the evening, and a quick walk to restaurants and shops was better than a long one. We arrived late afternoon, and the receptionist told us we would find "a light breakfast" in our room. I was surprised to see this paper bag sitting on the kitchen bench. Next morning, we opened the paper bag....TaDaaaaaa! After breakie, we planned a stroll around town, following the "Heritage Trail". "A SLICE OF ORANGE" are providores of boutique and seasonal produce from the Orange region Central NSW. I just loved the look of the place. All those pretty bottles with the light shining through and the jars of Honey in the Honeycomb. Killer Chillis, Monster Mint and Cheeky Ginger You have to love honey. It's not all about Oranges You know the old saying...