Me-now-views is the weekly 'less speak more peek' page where I share some of my background through pictures only.

I would have loved to have shown you some snaps from the Great First Trip Down-under, but of course they are all still in sticky albums, unscanned and stored in a deep dark locker somewhere in outback Sydney.  You'll see them eventually, but in the meantime, here are a few critter-pics  from more recent times.

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image copyright to Yamini Ali MacLean

The Australian Pelican, with it's sea-blue waders, is an ubiquitous sight on any shore - but particularly where there is hope of feeding.  Just behind me there is a frenzy of fish-gutting going on as the weekend sailors show off their catch.  This was one out of maybe two dozen pelicans and uncountable numbers of gulls!



 
The "Granny's Cloak Moth" below almost merged with my wall hanging!  It is approximately four inches from wing tip to wing tip.

image copyrighted to Yamini Ali MacLean

Of course there had to be a couple of marsupials included!  This is an Eastern Grey Kangaroo - cousin to the Western mentioned in Sunday's post.

image copyrighted to Yamini Ali MacLean

image copyrighted to Yamini Ali MacLean

Finally, the Dingo.  Dogs which have an ancient connection with the INDog (Indian Native Pariah species).  The keeper made it clear that though he had known these two since pups, he still did not trust them.  This open-air sanctuary allows them to live as naturally as possible, whilst keeping them protected and fed, in order to educate and maintain full bloodline - as with INDogs, a lot of cross breeding with feral European breeds is now taking place.

image copyrighted to Yamini Ali MacLean

image copyrighted to Yamini Ali MacLean