Eucalyptus leucoxylon, commonly known as the Yellow Gum, (South Australian) Blue Gum or White Ironbark, is a small to medium-sized tree with rough bark on the lower 1-2 metres of the trunk, above this, the bark becomes smooth with a white, yellow or bluish-grey surface. Adult leaves are stalked, lanceolate to broad-lanceolate, to 13 x 2.5 cm, concolorous, dull, green. Flowers in white, pink or red appear during winter
The rainbow lorikeet (Trichoglossus moluccanus) is a species of parrot found in Australia. It is common along the eastern seaboard, from northern Queensland to South Australia. Its habitat is rainforest, coastal bush and woodland areas. Several taxa traditionally listed as subspecies of the rainbow lorikeet are now treated as separate species.
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Oh wow - that's really cool! What a beautiful bird, and the blooms on the tree are so vibrant as well.
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Brings back great memories for me.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful pop of color among the vibrant flowers. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteThat's a fabulous combination for a photo!
ReplyDeleteYour link is a great addition to 'My Corner of the World' this week!
so colorful...
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