Ocho Octes - TEN DUCK DAY

And to think I was possibly going to go to Perry Lakes for lunch, or even stay in the office. Really, on a day like today I'm glad I wasn't stuck inside.

Only at Herdsman lake can you see 10 species of duck in your lunch hour I'm sure.

1. Pacific Black Duck
Mallard (I'm not counting these)
2. Grey Teal
3. Australian Wood Duck
4. Australian Shelduck
5. Pink-eared Duck (with a funny looking duckling)
6. Australasian Shoveller
7. Hardhead
8. Blue-billed Duck
9. Musk Duck
10. FRECKLED DUCK! A single female (or possibly a non-breeding male, but at this time of year males would be in breeding plumage). Just sitting under the melaleuca in front of the carpark with the Pacific Black Ducks, minding her own business.

I is happy now. Sunshine and birdies for lunch.

P.S. I am smitten with Herdsman Fresh.

Ocho Octes - TEN DUCK DAY

And to think I was possibly going to go to Perry Lakes for lunch, or even stay in the office. Really, on a day like today I'm glad I wasn't stuck inside.

Only at Herdsman lake can you see 10 species of duck in your lunch hour I'm sure.

1. Pacific Black Duck
Mallard (I'm not counting these)
2. Grey Teal
3. Australian Wood Duck
4. Australian Shelduck
5. Pink-eared Duck (with a funny looking duckling)
6. Australasian Shoveller
7. Hardhead
8. Blue-billed Duck
9. Musk Duck
10. FRECKLED DUCK! A single female (or possibly a non-breeding male, but at this time of year males would be in breeding plumage). Just sitting under the melaleuca in front of the carpark with the Pacific Black Ducks, minding her own business.

I is happy now. Sunshine and birdies for lunch.

P.S. I am smitten with Herdsman Fresh.

One Pricey Cat

I came home and was greeted by Bella at the gate. Where's Lil? I thought. I found her on the raised part of the yard. She was kinda crouching and not responding when I called her. I went up to her and called her and she didn't budge. I notice some sloppy poo behind her and get a bit worried. SoI feed Bella, grab some toast to keep the worms away and take Lil to the vet. As soon as I put the carrier near her she got up and walked into it - weird cat.

I am grateful that I live so close to an emergency vet that charges regular prices until 9pm. She had some bloodwork done, and all up the trip cost almost $300.

Her issue is probably either kidney failure - common in older cats, or hyperthyroidism - which she shows a lot of the symptoms of. No idea how much it will cost to treat if that is the problem - but hopefully it resolves her toileting issues.

One Pricey Cat

I came home and was greeted by Bella at the gate. Where's Lil? I thought. I found her on the raised part of the yard. She was kinda crouching and not responding when I called her. I went up to her and called her and she didn't budge. I notice some sloppy poo behind her and get a bit worried. SoI feed Bella, grab some toast to keep the worms away and take Lil to the vet. As soon as I put the carrier near her she got up and walked into it - weird cat.

I am grateful that I live so close to an emergency vet that charges regular prices until 9pm. She had some bloodwork done, and all up the trip cost almost $300.

Her issue is probably either kidney failure - common in older cats, or hyperthyroidism - which she shows a lot of the symptoms of. No idea how much it will cost to treat if that is the problem - but hopefully it resolves her toileting issues.