With 18mm over 4 days and another 14mm today the natives are beginning to flower and this gardener is most happy to see it - especially since South Australia broke all records for lowest rainfall in first 4 months of the year. This Eucalyptus caesia 'Silver Princess' was one of the first and attracted a pair of LWs (although a different male, by the sounds of it - am hoping to get some pics soon). A Common Grass Blue Butterfly - Zizina labradus - stopped by to enjoy some nectar. They may be common, but this is the first one I've spotted. A New Holland Honeyeater took advantage of the LWs absence to feed on this Acorn Banksia. While at the birdbath some of the usual suspects lined up, including Mr Blackbird, who had an extended dip. Finally, a group of around 20 Dusky Woodswallows (Artamus cyanopterus) returned - stunning with their aerial prowess and striking pale blue bill.
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