Monday, January 16, 2012

OUR WORLD - Kangaroos


Kangaroos on an overgrown road reserve between two of our
paddocks . . .

" What's up Frank, why are you pricking those ears?"


"Will you just look at that? The cheek! She's walking right
towards us."


"It's old an old lady with a camera Frank". " Ha, ya never can
tell with these ol' biddies . .
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I'm outa here . . ."



Our World Is a fun place, show us what is in your corner!

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35 comments:

  1. eileeninmdJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Your Kangaroos look like fun, what a cool sight to see. Thanks for sharing these cute critters. Have a great day!

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  2. Kay L. DaviesJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:31 PM

    How wonderful. It's been a long, long time since I visited Australia, but I'll never forget my excitement at seeing kangaroos.
    K

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  3. TexWisGirlJanuary 16, 2012 at 4:50 PM

    just the coolest!!! i like what that old lady with the camera shares with us!

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  4. Sylvia KJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Oh, wonderful indeed! I love them! And what a delightful look at your world today, Arija! Hope you have a good week!

    Sylvia

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  5. Carolyn FordJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    i couldn't get enough of the kangaroos and wallabies while visiting your beautiful country! How fun it was to see them doing what they do and hopping around! loved it! great photos, Arija!

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  6. Rambling WoodsJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    I just watched a show on Nature called 'Kangaroo Mobs' and the problems of urban roos. There is a cull of course...interesting program as I didn't realize the power of a kangaroo or that they could become a problem as our deer have in urban area....

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  7. BarbJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:41 PM

    Hi Arija, What's commonplace to you is exotic to me! (A moose maybe - but never a Kangaroo here in the Rocky Mountains.) Great action shot.

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  8. Elephant's ChildJanuary 16, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Love them. We have kangas on a reserve close to us, and down by the lake and I always smile when I see them. Doesn't their colouring tone in beautifully with summer grass.
    Thank you.

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  9. RohrerbotJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    You have kangaroos!!!! Lucky. I wonder what it would be like:)

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  10. DeniseinVAJanuary 16, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    To come across such a sight, how very cool to live in Australia.

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  11. IndraniJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    :) I like the roo conversation. Great captures!

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  12. Martha ZJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Something we see only in zoos and what fun the way you put words in their mouths.

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  13. ElaineJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:20 PM

    I have to agree with Barn--what's commonplace to you is exotic to me, and I do have those moose in my yard. In fact, a few days ago one came up on the deck and peeked in the kitchen window before ambling off. Very different worlds we live in!

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  14. Luna MirandaJanuary 16, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    these are terrific captures! how wonderful to see these creatures in their own habitat.

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  15. GaelynJanuary 16, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Very cute. Looks like the roo on the run is carrying a joey.

    You're a brave ole bitty to approach them. ;)

    Just watched a documentary about urban roos and the continual loss of habit due to development.

    Someday I shall see them in Australia.

    Hope you are well. Hugs!

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  16. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Wow sehr gelungene Bilder...

    Liebe Grüsse aus der Schweiz

    Hans-Peter

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  17. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 10:57 PM

    What fun to see the kangaroos! Loved your post!!

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  18. Red Nomad OZJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    HHHMMMmmm... looks like you've watched one too many reruns of 'Skippy'!!

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  19. AnonymousJanuary 16, 2012 at 11:54 PM

    Hilarious dialogue and great shots!

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  20. cathy@homeJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:37 AM

    I used to love watching Skippy

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  21. Mary Howell CromerJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:27 AM

    I had a little Red Fox in my yard the other day, which was pretty neat, but having Kangaroos in your yard, would just be so very delightful. How close to your home do they get...do they eat your flowers and shrubs the way our deer do here? Beautiful images~

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  22. Penelope NotesJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:58 AM

    I’ve seen a lot of bunny ears amid tall grasses but never kangaroos. :)

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  23. JoyfulJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:10 AM

    I love the photos and the commentary. I'm like my countrywoman, Kay. It's been a long time since I've visited Australia. I never forget the thrill of feeding roos and the sadness at seeing so many killed along the highway.

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  24. CarolaJanuary 17, 2012 at 11:59 AM

    Nice shots. To see a kangaroo somewhere in the gras is fantastic. Great action shots.
    I like to remember my first kangaroo sighting, this was a special moment.

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  25. Sallie (FullTime-Life.comJanuary 17, 2012 at 12:31 PM

    Wonderful post, love thinking about just stumbling on these (to me) exotic animals. You seem to "speak their language" pretty well ;>)

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  26. DianneJanuary 17, 2012 at 1:06 PM

    It brought a smile to my face Arija and I'm sure you were pleased to have your camera at the ready - Wonderful!

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  27. CarverJanuary 17, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Great shots of your kangaroos. They must be so much fun to watch and photograph.

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  28. Tammie LeeJanuary 17, 2012 at 3:55 PM

    this is so fun to see! different animals than we have. very much like our deer!

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  29. AlJanuary 17, 2012 at 4:10 PM

    I love these shots - that's something I'll never see outside a zoo!

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  30. Pat @ Mille Fiori FavoritiJanuary 17, 2012 at 7:16 PM

    I visited Australia last year and had a lot of fun in the kangaroo pen at the Taronga Zoo! They are such strong and fast animals. I'd love to see them in the wild like this.

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  31. LewJanuary 17, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    Great shots! We have deer that like to challenge the traffic on major roads. Sometimes they lose (and so does the auto).

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 18, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    It is hard to imagine Kangaroos in everyday life. This are really nice photos.

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  33. BeckyJanuary 19, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Good story Arija! I bet they don't let you get too close..
    B.

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  34. UnknownJanuary 20, 2012 at 3:08 AM

    I would love to see this! Lovely shots.

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  35. Pat's AdditionJanuary 20, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    We just watched a TV documentary about 'roos living in suburban Australian towns. Semi-peaceful coexistence. Guess many other commenters saw the same show.

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