With most of the native flowers finished the nectar feeders are working hard for a feed, though the seed-eaters are enjoying a time of plenty. Blue Banded Bee (Amegilla cingulata) feeding on lavender nectar. I was absolutely delighted to observe this green-eyed beauty - first time in a decade of hoping to spot one. Blue Banded Bees perform a special type of 'buzz pollination' essential for some of our native flowers to reproduce.
Bit of a surprise for me and this Ewing's Tree Frog (Litoria ewingii) as I was filling the bird bath and it popped out of the watering can spout. Measuring less than 5cm they're also known as Brown or Whistling Tree Frogs and dine on insects - although their tadpoles are herbivores. True to its name this frog soon exited via the closest tree.
Have a happy and safe holiday and I'll see you next year on the block.
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