"Gungurru"

More floral captures from Monday's outing:  this one I have been able to identify as Eucalyptus caesia "Gungurru".

I enjoy seeing the transition from bell-shaped pod to the spectacular

full bloom that resembles a ballerina's tutu!

Joining in with Outdoor Wednesday 

A Pied Stilt

On my way home from a hospital appointment with my 93 year old Aunt, I stopped by the Greenfields Wetlands hoping to get some shots of the birdlife there. It was late afternoon, almost evening, and I wasn't disappointed.  This delightful Pied Stilt entertained me for ages, so just had to share it with you!

Participating in Our World Tuesday, Outdoor Wednesday and Nature Notes
with grateful thanks to the respective hosts of same.

Bursting buds

I took this shot outside my local library last December and, while I've probably looked at the photo countless times in the process of sourcing images to blog, it is only now - on a more leisurely and closer inspection - that I can see the different stages of these flowers blooming from their pod! In the centre there's a pod hanging down that is barely half open; at bottom right there's another bloom pushing its way out. The fiery hot orange colour is indicative of the Australian Summer's impact on me!!

(Many thanks, Michelle, for inviting my participation and observations of nature)

Joining Michelle at http://ramblingwoods.com/about-my-nature-notes-meme/

  

and also Nick at  http://www.floralfridayfoto.blogspot.com.au/