In our garden this morning

@JudyEv (339497)
Rockingham, Australia
March 23, 2016 4:38am CST
It has been drizzling and cool most of today. There is just the two of us here and we don't make a lot of noise as we go about our daily 'grind'. This morning I went to open the curtains in the lounge and spotted a doe and her joey in the garden. I called Vince to bring his camera. We have dozens of photos of 'our' kangaroos but it is always difficult to get good photos so we never pass up the opportunity to try to get more. I hope you like this one. The mother of this joey is one of two does who are reasonably happy to ignore us and our activities. Hopefully as time goes by more will become accustomed to us and less inclined to hop off. I hope to post again tomorrow but at some point we will leave to help out at a horse endurance ride and from that point on I might be away for some ten days without internet. So I'll catch up at some point once we get back.
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@allknowing (136079)
• India
23 Mar 16
I had to travel all the way to Cairn from India to see a hopping kangaroo and you have them at your doorstep With a camera having a zoom feature one can capture animals who would otherwise not be seen at close quarters.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
That's very true but we didn't need a zoom for this little fellow. We did crop the photo a little. Zoom lenses certainly give you a lot more scope.
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Reine25
@Lucky15 (37374)
• Philippines
23 Mar 16
I envy you for those sights lol I remember that you have to wake up early with something coming.
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suny
@suni51 (3429)
• India
23 Mar 16
I live in Penrith CBD when in Australia so I often see Kangaroos in nearby parks. It's really so difficult to take good pictures of this Jumping Jack but I have managed a few good ones.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
@suni51 Are you going to put up one (some) of your photos here? People are really intrigued by our native animals.
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
@Lucky15 We are leaving very shortly and for the next three days we'll probably have to get up at 3.45am. I think we might need a nap in the afternoons if we get time.
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marguicha
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
1 Apr 16
I have only seen a kangaroo in the zoo. It must be awesome to have them at your doorstep!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 16
We think we are very lucky to have them so close.
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marguicha
@marguicha (222844)
• Chile
4 Apr 16
@JudyEv No kangaroos in this part of the world. I would love to visit Australia but the fare is too expensive
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 16
@marguicha Even for Australians to go from one side of the country to the other is expensive.
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Shavkat
@Shavkat (139827)
• Philippines
23 Mar 16
Frankly speaking, I haven't seen a kangaroo up close. I wish I could see one in the future. I like the snapshot.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
I'm glad you like the photo. We thought it was a nice one too.
John Roberts
@JohnRoberts (109846)
• Los Angeles, California
23 Mar 16
That is so awesome. Great photo. Which state are you in? NSW?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
We're in the south-west corner of Western Australia. Although my profile says 'Bunbury' that is our nearest big town. We are inland a little and south-east of Bunbury.
Vivian Sudhir
@gofsey (1911)
• Madurai, India
5 Apr 16
Nice photo. Like it. Have a nice trip.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 16
Thank you. We're home again now but enjoyed our time away.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 16
@gofsey I'm not sure which one he is but there were about 30 down the paddock this afternoon. I will know the mother if I see her but there is nothing to distinguish the joey from all the others. Some have white markings on their heads.
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Vivian Sudhir
@gofsey (1911)
• Madurai, India
5 Apr 16
@JudyEv Little joey is around?
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Lee Ka
@kaka135 (14931)
• Malaysia
28 Mar 16
It's so nice that you always see the wild animals there. It's good that sometimes the animal just ignore us, so we can take a clear picture of them. The flowers in the picture look special to me. Do you know what kind of flower is it? Hope you'll enjoy your trip!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Apr 16
@kaka135 Normally they do but this year they were a bit early.
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
23 Mar 16
OH that kangaroo is quite a site, I love pictures like this. Have fun on your trip and show us more pictures.
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marcyaz
@Marcyaz (35316)
• United States
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv That will be wonderful to hear about them.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
I hope to have lots of (small) adventures to share with you when we get back.
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
1 Apr 16
It's really a very nice shot and a clear one . I suppose this is the doe ?
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rebel_woman06
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Apr 16
@JudyEv So they are timid . That's good then .
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 16
This is the joey. The doe is a bit bigger. The bucks are very much bigger but don't come into the garden. They are very timid.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 16
@SIMPLYD They are timid until they get used to humans then they can become dangerous. :)
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471335)
• Switzerland
23 Mar 16
Yes, I like your photo so much Judy. I would love so much to see a young joey in my garden.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
I'm glad you like the photo. This little fellow looks a bit wet and he looks as though he has black gloves.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (471335)
• Switzerland
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv You are right, I wonder how he got wet, he is cute.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar 16
@LadyDuck It was a rainy day - more drizzle really but that's how he got wet.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
23 Mar 16
Lovely photo of something most of us will never see in the flesh. Enjoy your trip to the endurance trials, we'll be here when you get back.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64354)
• United Kingdom
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv Ihaven't been to a zoo for a long time, but I don't recall ever seeing any kangaroos.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
We saw some in a zoo in Austria so possibly they are in English zoos too. They seem quite tolerant of varying climates.
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
23 Mar 16
Such a lovely visitor to your yard!
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Jekca
@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv fossick?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar 16
@Jessicalynnt Search/rummage. The common saying was 'fossick for gold' and 'gold fossickers' were men who went off searching for gold.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
They turn up very few days and fossick through the plants.
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Kimberley
@mom210 (9117)
• United States
26 Mar 16
the kids are suppose to do an Easter egg hunt today but it is raining, I am wondering if they will call it off.
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Kimberley
@mom210 (9117)
• United States
6 Apr 16
@JudyEv they did it in the rain and the kids did not mind. so all worked out
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Mar 16
The kids will be disappointed. Can the hunt be moved inside?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 16
@mom210 That's good. They would have enjoyed hunting in the rain anyway.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
23 Mar 16
Are kangaroos like our deer? They tend to move off when humans are around, but if we move slowly and establish ourselves as non-predators, they sometimes ignore us and go back to grazing.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (218548)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Mar 16
@JudyEv Sounds cool. I hope to meet one some day.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
The roos are exactly like that. You don't get a second chance though. Once they decide to leave, they rarely stop and think about it. They just go.
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Hope
@1hopefulman (45120)
• Canada
4 Apr 16
I have never seen a live kangaroo and so am always delighted to see a picture of this unusual animal. Thanks for posting!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
5 Apr 16
We are very lucky to have so many opportunities to watch them. I'm glad you enjoyed the photo.
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Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
23 Mar 16
Oh that is so cool. This is like when I see deer on my property, except now that construction is going on down the street, I haven't seen any this year.
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Carmela
@Carmelanirel2 (8084)
• United States
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv Same with the deer. It is like they know I stood up (quietly) and had my camera on them, they take off before I get a good shot.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
The kangaroos disappear into the bush very quickly if something a bit different is happening. One of their survival skills I guess.
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Shane Chan Chooo
@iamshane487 (1139)
• Manila, Philippines
3 Apr 16
So beautiful garden and the cute kangaroo!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 16
Thanks. The little kangaroos are always cute.
frances r
@Dragonairy1 (1722)
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, England
3 Apr 16
Thats a beautiful photo.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
4 Apr 16
Thanks. I'm glad you like it. We were lucky that he stood still for us.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
23 Mar 16
How adorable this one looks. I only get to see them at zoos, but may do a trip to Australia in the near future.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247186)
• United States
24 Mar 16
@JudyEv Thank you!!!!!
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
24 Mar 16
I'm sure you'd love Australia. Don't forget West is best and we have spare beds if you're interested.
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Betty Belekis
@BettyB (4117)
• Summerville, South Carolina
6 Apr 16
What an adorable sight. I would love to see a kangaroo (outside a zoo) but the odds are slim. We want to travel over the next few years but Australia is too far away.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (339497)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Apr 16
It is certainly a long way from anywhere and fares are not cheap either.