A Rescue Mission...

A rescue mission took priority yesterday morning when I noticed this ringneck chick at the bottom of a huge tree, for the second day. 

I've learnt not to interfere with baby birds in the first instance, as often the parents will handle the situation.

Seeing it a second morning, I scooped her up.

I was surprised she'd survived the night as it was chilly, her tiny body was cold, so I kept her covered with my hands and continued home.

Given it was even 6 am when I found her meant she had a bit of a wait before I could drop her off at a veterinary hospital on my way to work.

So I secured her in a cat carrier I keep in my car for such emergencies.

When I checked in on her mid afternoon, she was still waiting for collection to go to Kanyana Wildlife, where she will be nurture into being old enough for release. 

I have asked to be included in her release so I can show them the exact place I found her, hopefully this will help her reintegrate with her family group...

 

Another Fabulous...

 

Another fabulous mural, this one is located in South Fremantle and runs the length of a large shop front.

The painting relates to all things found in and around the South Fremantle area.

It certainly is a fantastic piece...

Karrak...

Karrak or forest red-tailed black cockatoo of Western Australia are listed as vulnerable, and under Federal Environmental Protection.

These birds are incredibly precious and special to me, so seeing a nesting pair at Lake Leschenultia brought me to tears.

Finding nesting hollows is part of the issue for the survival of this species, but the main issue is the destruction of habitat by humans.

There's also having to deal with the deadly practice of prescribed burns at this time of year, which murders a lot of nesting wildlife. Instead of doing cold burns that indigenous people's did long before the arrival of the arrogant European settlers, which never harmed wildlife, yet managed the landscape perfectly. My understanding is this takes longer, and thus the more deadly practice of prescribed burns are carried out instead.

I despair at what humanity does to the environment, which is why I eat a plant based diet and use no chemicals in my garden. Protection of Gaia's creatures, plants and trees is extremely important to me.

It's not a lot but I do my little bit, such as planting a macadamia tree, as it's one of karrak's favourite foods. And interestingly so is the cape lilac tree, an introduced plant, which has show up randomly in my garden. Naturally I have nurtured the tree to encourage these beautiful birds into my little private realm.

Karrak are seen as proctectors and bridgers between realms, messengers and a sign ancestors are close by.

Their haunting call is something that sings to my soul as they glide overhead across the sky...

 

Parking Next...

Parking next to the South Fremantle Harbour I took a few moments to gaze out over the calm waters, breathing in that familiar scent of drying seaweed drifting in the air. It's a familiar smell that brought back memories of childhood, where I would always be found walking along the beach during holidays and weekends.

The water was really clear and closer to the carpark it shifted from blue to green.

A school of blowfish, apparently locally known as blowie or weeping toadfish were casually swimming by. 

I was quite mesmerised by the sight and watched them for quite some time.

The ocean fascinates me as it truly is a realm full of mystery and danger, I have an intrinsic respect for the Indian Ocean.

Although the tantalising clear waters do beckon you to run splashing into the waves. I always do so knowing that it's not only the dangerous riptides and currents that can cause peril to someone who isn't a strong swimmer, which thankfully isn't me.

It's also home to many sharks, including the majestic great white, there's also blue ringed octopus and stone fish in this area of the coast. Thankfully no crocodiles or sea snakes this far south of the state.

Sometimes I get a feeling to get out, or in some occasions to not enter at all.

 In such instances, my intuition is always listened to...

As Dog Beaches...

As dog beaches go here in Western Australia, this is a perfect example of one. Yesterday I had to pop down to South Fremantle's which is a 66 kilometer drive each way from my sanctuary surrounded by trees.

Whilst down there I just had to stop at the South Fremantle Dog Beach.

When nipping down to the coast, I do prefer going to the dog beaches, because I get hours of entertainment by watching dogs living their best life. 

Forgetting my camera, I had to make do with my phone. 

Although the quality isn't as good, I think it would be near on impossible to get a bad photograph of a Western Australian beach...