The Pink and Grey Cockatoo, or simply ‘Galah’, is probably Australia’s most ubiquitous and well known cockatoo. They are not particularly revered for their intelligence however and being called ‘a galah’ is never a flattering gesture. We first set out on our hike, in South Australia’s ‘Deep Creek’ conservation park, with hands and arms free […]
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Tidal ShadowsTidal creek mangroves cast elongated shadows across the low salty marsh of Garden Island in the last light of the day. These salty rivulets, now full during one of the highest tides of the season, will in a short time begin draining back out to sea.
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We were having a quiet celebratory drink in the Garden of Unearthly Delights and noticed a possum in a tree beside one of the tables. I good omen I thought so that’s where we decided to sit. It hung around for a while then climbed up high out of sight. We had forgotten it until […]
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This place is so close and yet so hidden. Our secret garden guarded by sea on every side. One lone bridge keeps the curious away. This is a place you really need to make an effort for. Torrens Island is so close and yet so detached from awareness that most South Australians are not even […]
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I’m categorically not a morning person. At least that’s my excuse for missing almost every one out of the two precious golden hours gifted to us, This particular morning I broke my habit and my sleep to hopefully capture something special. Too bad I could not get a clear view; or is it?
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