30/4/2008 - A winters walk amongst the butterflies
Our weather has turned and winter is on it's way, so I discovered one morning this week when I decided to take a walk amongst the butterflies. When I first arrived at my destination on the border of New South Wales and Queensland, it was early, the wind was already up and NSW had had it's coldest April night on record. As I eagerly got out of the car, I was nearly knocked back with shock at how fresh it was. Instead, I reached for my jacket and my camera. A brisk walk would warm me up. I was a little early for the butterflies so while I waited for the sun to warm the day up, I watched the many raptors that live in the area. White-bellied Sea Eagles, Black Kites, Osprey, Brahminy Kites were all seen, but the only one I was able to catch on camera was the Whistling Kite.  … Even the cows were wondering why I was out so early. Soon the butterflies began to appear. … … … … … … … … … … … … … … … …
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