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Bird lover living in Canberra, on Ngunnawal country. I despair at what our government isn’t doing to save our unique environment. Horrified by Trump’s ascendancy. Find solace in the beautiful posts of other nature lovers. Love is love 🏳️‍🌈 #birds #wildlife
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ralandy02 @ralandy02.bsky.social · Nov 9
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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-11...

My heart goes out to CSIRO people today who will be hearing the bad news. We need our research scientists!!
CSIRO to cut up to 350 research jobs in major overhaul
After 440 positions were slashed last year, the CSIRO has announced more staff cuts across the country in a bid to remain financially viable.
www.abc.net.au
November 18, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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Our clever Magpies have two chicks this year. Each parent is looking after one. Sound on! #birds #wildlife
November 17, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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Beautiful remnant forest on the banks of the Goulburn River north-eastern Victoria at our favourite camping spot. So privileged to be here. #birds #wildlife
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 AM
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There is a slight impediment to my usual path into the Goulburn River! #birds #wildlife
November 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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We’re off to our favourite camping spot on the beautiful Goulburn River in north eastern Victoria. #birds #wildlife
November 8, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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G’day. #birds #wildlife
November 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
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Windy here today! A bit difficult to get the ruffles right! #birds #wildlife
October 22, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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One of our Australian Ravens. The bath is a bit squashy! #birds #wildlife
October 15, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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We’re tapping on the kitchen window. No pressure! #birds #wildlife
October 4, 2025 at 4:47 AM
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Morning bath time. Our Crimson Rosellas #birds #wildlife
September 27, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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Our Satin Bowerbirds are back! This is a female. And you can hear a pair of Red Wattlebirds in the background. #birds #wildlife
September 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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Spring. And Crimson Rosellas photobombing! #birds #wildlife
September 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Looking over Coal River, Richmond Tasmania #birds #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 5:22 AM
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Rainbow over Adventure Bay, Bruny Island Tasmania #birds #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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1820’s convict-built bridge over the Coal River Richmond Tasmania. And some sleepy Australian Mallard Ducks! #birds #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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Contented Australian Mallard Ducks on the banks of the Coal River Richmond Tasmania #birds #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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A lovely week in Snug Haus Tasmania. Looking East to North Bruny Island from our balcony. #birds #wildlife
September 18, 2025 at 5:05 AM
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I’ve been in Sydney for three days and am being asked ‘why?’. #birds #wildlife
A large Sulphur Crested Cockatoo sits on a garden shelf and is looking at the photographer.
September 6, 2025 at 7:08 AM
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From the Manly ferry Sydney #birds #wildlife
September 4, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Visiting an old friend in Sydney, catching the Manly ferry. I still reckon it’s one of the prettiest, and cheapest, ferry rides anywhere. #birds #wildlife
September 4, 2025 at 7:54 AM
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A fiery Canberra sunset, Black Mountain Tower in the distance. #birds #wildlife
August 25, 2025 at 3:33 AM
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One of the fjords, Norway #birds #wildlife
August 23, 2025 at 8:42 AM
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It’s cloudy. Northern Norway #birds #wildlife
August 23, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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My son is driving around northern Norway with friends. He is enamoured with the countryside. #birds #wildlife
August 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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The dreadful fires of 2018/19 decimated koala populations. I just had to post this beautiful photo of a female with her new joey, part of a Wild Koala Breeding program. Courtesy ABC Mid-north Coast #birds #wildlife
August 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM