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@JudyEv (340470)

Rockingham, Australia

September 8, 2019 8:12pm CST

I was up early and there were ten or dozen kangaroos in the area in front of the house. I had the camera nearby but there was nothing special happening. I did get a photo of a litte joey poking its head out of the pouch but it’s too far away to be very clear. I got my coffee and sat in the lounge to drink it and an hour later, this doe made her way across the verandah to the other side of the house. If I had moved, she would have hopped away but I stayed very still. It takes very little to scare them and they seem to be able to see us inside the house even if we make no noise. In other news, Vince has a sore throat and is still in bed at the moment. Luckily he made the five litres of soup that he wants yesterday so he doesn’t have to do that today. He is to take it in to the golf club tomorrow and help in the kitchen as there is a special day on for visiting players. I didn't crop the photo so you can see how close she is.

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@Juliaacv (51081)

• Canada

9 Sep 19

That was a nice way to start your day, of course I really expected that roo to have a cup of coffee in hand to give to you-silly roo. I hope that Vince feels better.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

They do hold things in their hands so they might manage a cup of coffee. lol

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@bunnybon7 (50973)

• Holiday, Florida

9 Sep 19

aaww!

I love it. I have never seen a real one except maybe at a zoo. Lucky you. they are so cute. Thanks

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

You're welcome. I'm glad you liked it.

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@youless (112511)

• Guangzhou, China

9 Sep 19

You have a beautiful and cozy house

I think the kangaroo likes to visit you

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@youless (112511)

• Guangzhou, China

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv It is very possible. You will have a new pet

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

Maybe if I leave the door open, she'll come inside.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@youless I hope she is toilet-trained.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

9 Sep 19

Best wish to Vince for a quick recovery and my goodness she is close.

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Belle Starr (Iz)

@BelleStarr (61102)

• United States

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv but if one did that might be an eye opener lol

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

I should leave the door open and see what happens. They don't seem to be very curious about things so I doubt they'd come inside.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@BelleStarr I'd be hoping he was toilet-trained.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

9 Sep 19

They do get close around your home. I'm sorry Vince has a sore throat today. I hope he's feeling better soon.

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Valerie J. Routhieaux

@just4him (317089)

• Green Bay, Wisconsin

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv I'm sorry he has a cold and hope it runs its course fast.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@just4him Thanks.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

He didn't have a very good night. He has a cough now. I guess it will just have to run its course. Thanks for the good wishes.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv I see her and was it hard for you to sit very still to take the picture? Sorry Vince has a sore throat.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

I'm not sure how well she could see me if at all. The camera was right at my side so I just moved very slowly. I waited till she wasn't looking straight at me too.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@Hannihar It's not really a new career but I'll be taking photos of the horses just like Vince does whereas at the moment, I don't bother.

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@Hannihar (130218)

• Israel

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv Very good idea. You are doing good with taking pictures. So when do you start your new career or did you already?

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@maximax8 (31046)

• United Kingdom

9 Sep 19

Knock knock. Open the door. It's one of your kangaroo friends. This kangaroo came really close to your house. Is Vince's throat feeling any better?

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

He has a cough now so I guess it's just a cold which will have to run its course.

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@maximax8 (31046)

• United Kingdom

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv Sorry Vince has a cough. Yes, it will run its course and then he will soon be better.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16764)

• China

9 Sep 19

You started your day with having unexpected "guests".Those kangaroos seem to be rather wary of human beings.

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changjiangzhibin89

@changjiangzhibin89 (16764)

• China

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv They are as timid as hares and mice.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@changjiangzhibin89 That's true. I guess it is a survival instinct.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

Yes, they are very timid. There are just a couple who are beginning to understand that they needn't be afraid of us.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

9 Sep 19

aw, how sweet! what a joy to 've those 'round. i reckon now if'n ya feel's though someone 'tis watchin' ya, 'tis most likely a roo, eh?

i'm ne'er sure 'bout critters peerin' 'nto windows - if'n they see their reflection 'n see a 'shadow' 'n think they're fixin' to be attacked 'r if'n they actually see's. i know many birds 've flown right 'nto my windows when the sun's been 't a certain level. went out to check'n all i could see 'twas a reflection 'f my lil sanctuary. perhaps they thought such 'twas real? i'm sure if'n i 'twas not lazy, i could prolly find a study'n such - 't least the birds. oh no! i so hope that when mr. vince gets'p, that throat 'tis feelin' better. glad he'd made the soup yesterday 'n hope that he feels 'p to takin' such 'n helpin' that 't the club. sendin' healin' hugs!

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

Thanks for the kind words. I think animals do see their reflections. My pony was quite close to a window once and was whinnying to the image of himself. Birds 'fight' themselves in the side mirrors of our cars quite often.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39509)

• United States

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv yer welcome :) i've ne'er seen the birds do that'n person, but 've seen video clips 'f such, lol. how cute 'f yer pony doin' such! thought perhaps 't'd found a new friend. we'd a robin, many years 'go, that'd smack 'nto one 'f the sunroom windows fer a good 30 minutes e'ery single day. not fer certain if'n he 'twas bein' territorial 'r ?

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@crazyhorseladycx When our house was first built, a crow would attack himself in the French doors. He destroyed the flywire and would draw blood bashing at the glass. If we were home, we'd chase him away but if we'd been away, there would be drops of blood on the verandah.

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@rakski (123815)

• Philippines

9 Sep 19

Oh my, they are now getting nearer. Maybe next time you will see most of them hanging out in your veranda. Hope Vince will recover soon

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

I should leave the door open and see what happens.

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@rakski (123815)

• Philippines

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv oh no. If you do that you should be prepared. You might see them on the couch relaxing

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@rakski Wouldn't that be funny?

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@noni1959 (10095)

• United States

9 Sep 19

I hope Vince feels better soon. What an exciting photo. I hope some day to be able to see kangaroos in person in their natural habitat.

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@noni1959 (10095)

• United States

12 Sep 19

@JudyEv There may be in some states and cities. I'll research later. We have a Safari about two hours away but not sure of the animals. The Portland zoo has quite a bit but I haven't heard anyone talk about Kangaroos.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Sep 19

@noni1959 They're not difficult animals to have in captivity. I know there are some living wild in Denmark (I think it's Denmark).

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

I'm surprised there aren't some in the zoos there. If you ever get to Australia, it would be lovely to have you visit. And thanks for the good wishes.

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@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

9 Sep 19

She came to visit. You are so lucky to be able to get up in the morning and enjoy the sight of kangaroos in your yard. Poor Vince, hope that sore throat goes away soon.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

Thanks. Yes, we're lucky to have the roos so close by. However, so far today, I haven't seen any.

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@HazySue (39268)

• Gouverneur, New York

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv That's too bad. I hope the day doesn't go by with out a roos sighting.

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@Janet357 (75646)

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9 Sep 19

i think kangaroos are curious and nosey animals)) am just wondering what he wants to see inside.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

I doubt they would come inside. They are not as curious as some animals.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

@Janet357 No, they are wild kangaroos.

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@Janet357 (75646)

•

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv are they tamed?

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

12 Sep 19

Wonderful photo. I didn't know people would scare the kangaroos.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

13 Sep 19

They are very timid animals in the wild.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (65277)

• Serbia

16 Sep 19

@JudyEv I did not know that.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61221)

• Centralia, Washington

9 Sep 19

I'd love to see kangaroos so often that I took them for granted. I hope Vince feels better tomorrow.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (61221)

• Centralia, Washington

9 Sep 19

@JudyEv There are a couple of deer in my area. I see them every couple of years.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

Do you see deer there? It would be a bit similar. Thanks for the good wishes.

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@JESSY3236 (19968)

• United States

10 Sep 19

cute photo.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

Thanks. I'm glad you like it.

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@Plethos (13581)

• United States

9 Sep 19

ya"ll have some funky looking jack rabbits down there.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Sep 19

Haha. Yep, pretty big, eh?

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@Plethos (13581)

• United States

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv - like an over sized alien looking cat.

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@JohnRoberts (109846)

• Los Angeles, California

20 Sep 19

The roos are looking to make an invasion!

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

21 Sep 19

I don't even have to get up now to get photos.

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@Ronrybs (19403)

• London, England

9 Sep 19

I'd have thought they'd stay away from humans and their houses. Guess they get used to anything

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

If I'd move, she'd have hopped off. If they think the coast is clear, then I guess the plants attract them.

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@nela13 (58691)

• Portugal

9 Sep 19

It is so nice that they are so close to your house.

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@JudyEv (340470)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Sep 19

They are very entertaining to watch.

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@nela13 (58691)

• Portugal

10 Sep 19

@JudyEv I believe they are and you can take very nice pics of them.

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