Mountain Lowry

Mountain Lowry, originally uploaded by maxful.

61 in the bird-n-bush series

Diamond Doves in Trumpet Tree

Diamond Doves in Pink Trumpet, originally uploaded by maxful.

Main Street Kangaroo Point is alight with Pink Trumpet trees (indigenous to Brazil) as are Jacarandas, now flowering in Brisbane parks and along many byways – evidently all seeded from the original plantings in the Botanic Gardens. The city is looking marvellous.

The Bees Knees orchids

Encyclia alata is and orchid classic being so named for 180 years. Because the yellow/brown flower heads form clusters resembling swarming bees local gardeners refer to it as the bees knees. Whatever. With such a pungent perfume it's a popular call bird. Lemony, but I sense honey in there somewhere. However, the Little Yellow Thornbill is not here for nectar as much as the tiny insects gardens grow. Slightly in more shade a Hoya cumingiana will likely supply some bird breakfasts as well.

Eastern Spinebill on Grevillea

Eastern Spinebill on Grevillea, originally uploaded by maxful.

Garden for all seasons.

Buddha and Dendrobium

Buddha and Dendrobium, originally uploaded by maxful.

morning sunrise