We went down to the river in the evening to see what we could spy. Isn't s/he lovely.
We passed through Bakers Swamp without noticing anything. Then reached our last dot on the map for this trip - Larras Lee and saw this. The roadside monument says: In Memory of WILLIAM LEE (1794 - 1870) of "Larras Lake" a pioneer of the sheep and cattle industry and first member for Roxburgh under responsible government (1856 - 1859). This stone was erected by his descendants. --- 1938 --- This is a repost from a few days ago. Thinking I would use this for this week’s Taphophile Tragics post I dug a little further into William Lee’s story, it’s a very colonial Australian one. William was born of convict parents, living his childhood years around the Sydney region. In his early 20s he was issued with some government cattle, recommended as a suitable settler and granted 134 acres at Kelso near Bathurst. He was one of the first in the area and did well. A few years later he was granted a ram and an increase in his land to 300 acres. William developed a r
Very delicate. But what bird is that? I am on a train so not able to meander over to the bird-book shelf. Love the spindly legs.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a blue Heron to me. I love his little foot lifting off. A super clear shot.
ReplyDeleteI like how you captured the bird in action. Just as good as capturing one in flight.
ReplyDeleteLove his neck feathers :D)
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous image, Joan! Great capture.
ReplyDeleteAccording to my sources, it's a White-necked Heron (previously called Pacific Heron). Such a beautiful line of neck, wing and leg!
ReplyDeleteabsolutely beautiful... great capture.
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