Tuesday, April 3
6:00 am McLeans Ridges, NSW, Australia
14 C forecast high 28 C Possibility of showers.
6:30 am Life
I awoke to the sounds of the local rooster, which was quickly answered by a Laughing Kookaburra. There were 3 White-headed Pigeons in a nearby tree as well as a couple of Grey Butcherbirds which come for a feeding of mince and cheese every morning.
Then I heard the sound of the heaters from a hot air balloon.
This place is magic in the morning, and the coffee tastes great.
7:00 am Birding
While enjoying the coffee I noticed a large bird circling overhead. I took a few pictures of it but since it was so high I never gave it much thought. However looking at the photos when we returned to Lethbridge it became clear that this was a Little Eagle, a new lifer for us.
3:00 PM Life
We visited Beatrice and Carmel in Lismore today - it was a great reunion for us all. They were our neighbors while we stayed in Lismore for 6 months for a Study Leave and we have been able to keep in touch for almost 20 years. The ladies put on a special lunch for us and we had a grand time bringing each other up to date on our lives. Relaxing and comfortable. I can't think of a better way to spend time.