It\’s winter in our part of the world. We hadn\’t walked our favourite trail for a few months and I was interested to see what wildflowers were out compared to the last walk we took that way. Well, there weren\’t that many in flower but it was a lovely walk regardless.
Nature study as a subject is one which should be approached with great reverence, for in dealing with birds, animals, flower and all other forms of natural life, we are perhaps, nearer to the Creator than in any other branch of science; for the natural world is the expression of God\’s personality in a form that is within the reach of all of us to comprehend in some measure. And is not the natural world one of the greatest proofs that there is a God?
Years hence when children are old enough to understand that science itself is in a sense sacred, and demands some sacrifice, all the common information they have been gathering until then, and the habits of observation they have acquired, will form an excellent ground work for a scientific education. In the meantime let them consider the lilies of the field and fowls of the air.
Update: it looks like this litte creature is a Feather Tail Glider Acrobates aculeatus. They are related to the Pygmy Possum and I think this one would have been an adult.
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How nice to see the wonder pics.We'll be going camping next week, so some nature study will happen. I love this aspect of education.
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Enjoy your camping trip. I wonder what creatures you'll be seeing in your part of the world.
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I love seeing your pictures – and that last little critter is really interesting! I've never seen something with a tail like that.
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We have the fragrance of wattle drifting into our yard and it is delightful. It reminds me of Amy Mack's quote for August, “ACCORDING to the official calendar it is still winter, but out in the bush all the world knows it is spring.” Even though of late some days have been freezing.I love your picture of the glider… sigh… I wish I could see a live one. My mother has seen some on the farm but then she has seen a koala there as well… one day!Margaret
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No koalas here that we've seen, nor wombats – probably too rugged for them but I'd love to see one. I'm not really enjoying the cold – I'm sure last winter wasn't as chilly??
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The tail certainly narrows the identification process. So out of proportion to the rest of it.
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What a fascinating glimpse into Australian wild life! I especially enjoyed the one of Benj delighting in the rainbow lorikeets. Thank you for sharing. 🙂
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Thanks Sara. That photo is one of my favourites.
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