Schools (nearly) out for winter....

Its the penultimate day at school for Xanthe and Hamish before their much needed winter holidays. They had their school reports yesterday which made great reading. They have both settled in well and are fitting in very well - in Hamish's case he is apparently and I quote "a role model for his classmates". All their teachers say that they are a pleasure to teach. A brilliant effort considering all the adjustments that have been necessary this term.
Cameron broke up yesterday so he and I went out to Knuckey and did a few things around the house.
As it is mid winter here things are relatively quiet on the bird and insect front (very few butterflies or dragonflies on the wing) so a good opportunity to try and get some photos of the resident species.
Have posted the best from the last couple of days:

 Australasian Grebe

Darter

Hardhead



Royal Spoonbill

White-Bellied Sea Eagle