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Andy mugshot

From bean thieves

Eastern water dragon enjoying the attentions of the papperazzi.

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July sunset – sorry for knocking you off your perch for this one Snowball

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The papparazzi invade the marsupial Big Brother House

Red wattlebird in our Japanese maple

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Clydeside in late autumn. Ideal habitat for kale.

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