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The figs are ripening and the Silvereyes are lurking, bills and balancing skills at the ready.

My fig tree is absolutely laden this year and the Silvereye are checking it out each day, though I think it will be a while before the fruit is ripe. Unlike the apples and plums the birds don’t seem to taste the figs until they really are ready. Hmmm, I wonder why that is.

This year I entirely missed out on my apricots, plums and the three cherries that had so much potential until they disappeared. I’ve been a lot luckier with the cumquats and have been treated to countless pots of AKW’s magnificent marmalade.

The light was miserable for these shots which explains the low shutter speed (low for bird photography, crazily fast for landscapes) and the high ISO. Silvereyes are beautiful little birds, they often look like large green butterflies as they flit around the birdbath. I’m hoping to get out and about with my camera gear over the weekend so will try to get some brighter shots to share.

For people local to Lillydale Lake there is a vigil at the lake on Saturday and Sunday from 8am-2pm to spread the word about the plight of the gentle mob of kangaroos that have brought much pleasure to local residents. Oh, I’ve just realised I could add a copy of the business cards that will be handed out to people visiting the marquee, here it is:

I’m planning to attend for a few hours on a least one of the days, please stop by to say g’day and collect your business card.

Take care out there, happy birding, Kim

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~ Facebook group  Ethical Bird Photography