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NATURAL LIGHT BOX

I have been using the morning light that comes through my east facing window as a means of tracing my drawings onto the watercolour sheet. A simple A1 size sheet of perspex is supported high enough to allow the bright morning light to be reflected off a sheet of white paper. I also lower the…

RAINBOW LORIKEETS

Lorikeets by nature are colourful both visually and behaviorally. There is a “get on and have fun” appearance to their perceived shenaningans as they go about feeding and causing mischief when semi-tamed. The more Northern species of the family, Red-collared Lorikeets behave in just the same manner. We have plenty of these birds in the…

REGENT PARROTS

Regent Parrots used to be the most common of Parrots in the wheatbelt early last century. There numbers have dwindled in that part of the world I believe. I saw them for the first time about ten years ago in WA- a pair flew across the Bussel Highway west of Capel, WA. It was about…

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo perched on a Kapok Bush

 Sulphur-crested Cockatoo Cacatua galerita perched on a Kapok Bush Cochlospermum fraseri with Cockburn Range, in the Kimberley Region, WA, in the background Sulphur-crested Cockatoos may be thought of as an eastern coast species in Australia. They are, however, a common species across the North of Australia where they may be found in small flocks to huge numbers in agricultural…

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About Me

Hi, I’m Lillie. Previously a magazine editor, I became a full-time mother and freelance writer in 2017. I spend most of my time with my kids and husband over at The Brown Bear Family but this blog is for my love of food and sharing my favorites with you!

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