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Susan McCreery
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Writer. ALL THE UNLOVED out now. Retired proofreader (90 issues!) for Australian Geographic. Still work for trade publishers. Newbie freediver. Ocean, flowers, movies, birds, books, cats, silliness. Thirroul/Dharawal, Australia.

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Pinned
The colours and textures of a little afternoon beachcombing.💫
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Each time,
the found world surprises
- that is its nature.

Jane Hirshfield
December 6, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Since I'm new here, I thought I'd post one of my favourite photos of all time!

Here's a male red-rumped parrot, (Psephotus haematonotus) otherwise known as a grass parrot, enjoying a tasty snack as he forages in the lawn next to a footpath.

#birdphotograhy #australianbirds #parrots #photography
December 5, 2025 at 10:13 AM
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A thrilling experience: my youngest and least intelligent cat just accidentally flushed the toilet and a panicked chaos ensued
December 6, 2025 at 4:43 AM
My prez to me just arrived! (Half price in THAT sale.) Am almost excited as I was when I received the first edition from my mum & dad (which I still have).📚
December 6, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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Roadside hawk with #Sky
Costa Rica
#BlueskyArtShow
December 6, 2025 at 12:01 AM
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As we enter the Yuletide season, this is my annual reminder to all of you that Ted Kotcheff’s WAKE IN FRIGHT (1971) is a Christmas film.
December 3, 2025 at 1:35 PM
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Western Sydney's going through a mild heatwave, so the birdbath was popular today.
#birds
December 5, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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I’m somewhat nervous sharing this painting as I created it just after my mother passed away in July this year.

A ‘loose’ watercolour of a misty wood. As I watch on in the stillness I see a familiar figure drifting away to a peaceful place 🤍

Happy Friday everyone 🕊️

#ArtAdventCalendar #Scape
December 5, 2025 at 1:05 PM
This morning's view over town and sea.
December 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Powerful Owlet in a Brisbane park this morning. This is either the Owlet or its sibling that I rescued off the road when it 1st came out of the hollow in August. It looks to be well, and its chevon patterning has now fully grown in, though it still has floof around its face.
#brisbane #birds #wildoz
December 5, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Temps nudging 40°C at elevenses today, so took self plus snorkel down to the cool to spend time with the fishlings.
December 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Moon shadows
December 5, 2025 at 3:16 AM
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love king parrots ❤️
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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It's day 4 of the invertebrate photo #ArtAdventCalendar.

Here, have a cuttlefish 😘
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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We’re heading into the Noongar season of Birak, a time of rising heat and reduced rainfall, but there are still flowers still to be seen in the Perth Hills 🌿🌱

🤍 Narrowleaf Mulla Mulla
💛 Yellow Rush-Lily
❤️ Hairy Jugflower
🩷 Mulla Mulla (or Pom Pom)
#ozflora #wildoz #nativeplants #nature #inaturalist
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 PM
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~ sea dreaming in Greek ~
December 4, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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December 3, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Good morning #InsectThursday
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Meanwhile, it's time to unfurl.

Banksia serrata, from above.
#ozplants
December 3, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Papery baubles hanging from a persoonia/geebung. What are they harbouring? What will emerge?
December 3, 2025 at 6:31 AM
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Day 2: #ArtAdventCalendar

Tisha Mark ©2025, Finding a Kindred Spirit, oil on cradled Gessobord, 30"x30"

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#art #painting #TraditionalArt #SciArt
December 2, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Good morning #RoseWednesday
December 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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A story Stoppard told several times, in several places:
November 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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Sea and sky #Shetland
November 30, 2025 at 7:12 PM