CM Simpson: Writer & Gamer

While I was busy chasing wattlebirds and silver-eyed wrens, I noticed that the bees also liked the cherry blossoms - and who could blame them. Here are a few shots taken with the close-up lens (as I don't own a macro). It was a beautiful day in the last fortnight of winter, and the bees were enjoying the blossoms and the sunshine. I didn't know they liked cherry blossoms, quite this much, but they hummed busily around, stopping to investigate each bloom thoroughly, completely ignoring the camera as they did so, although, I;m sure they were aware of me.

This little lady came to visit. She and her friends pop by on occasion, but they always flee before I can get them all on camera. This is a superb fairy wren. You can find more information on the superb fairy wren at: http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Malurus-cyaneus