Kangaroos and brolgas

I must have spoken too soon, saying yesterday that I hadn't seen a kangaroo or wallaby on my walks home. Tonight I spotted a big red on the track in front of me. It hopped off into the thick scrub on the side and disappeared instantly. I could hardly believe that such a big roo could worm his way into those thick creepers and vines, let alone disappear so quickly!

Later on, I saw a pair of dark coloured herons flying over. I didn't get a really good look, so I can't be sure, but I think they were White-Faced Herons (about the right size and colour for those anyway). A few minutes later, I saw the unmistakeable outline of a pair of brolgas winging their way towards Jacko's Dam, the local watering hole. The waterbirds are gathering closer as the dry season wears on and our dams and ponds become the only water around. Should be some good bird watching coming up!