Evolution

The fluffy flowers were waving in the light breeze when suddenly, a Blue-faced Honeyeater flew into the tree and began to probe the blossoms. The blooms had long, thin, white anthers that ended in pink. Each must have been an inch or more long. The nectar was at their base in what looked like a … Read more

The Atherton Tablelands is a high flat plateau, 2400 ft elevation, that extends across eastern Queensland near Cairns. A series of volcanos spread basalt lava across this area, and it is now fertile agricultural land. We’d been cruising the back roads looking for birds. Brolga and Saurus Cranes fed in many pastures, and several small … Read more