12.12.12 (but sadly not @ 12 :12)

My plan was to take a photo at exactly 12 minutes past twelve today. Unfortunately I got a bit busy at school and the moment passed me by!  Gone! An opportunity that I will never have again. Last year I was privileged to take a photo at 11:11 of a young lady that turned 11 on 11.11.11. 

When I arrived home from school today(with the whole office packed into my car - just in case I missed work too much!) this Blue headed Agama was hanging around the carport next door. 

I have seen it around often but not been able to get a photo.

This guy was lucky enough to survive the terrible ordeal of not being able to eat  

He turned his head in all directions as if to show off the scar. 

One wonders about the cause of such an injury.

December 11, 2012

Nesting in the Chili Tree.

How amazing is the construction of this spider's nest!

The babies can be clearly seen in the close-up below.

Mommy can also be seen towards the top under the web.

These look like Lynx Spiders, but I am not sure.

I planned to take another photo this afternoon, but unfortunately did not have time to do so.

We have had quite a lot of rain - hopefully I can get another shot at the babies tomorrow.

December 10, 2012

The beautiful Prickly Pear flowers provide nourishment for an assortment of insects.

These Beetles dig deep inside to find the sweet nectar, while the abundance of pollen

attract a variety of bees. On the down side - those wretched CMR Beetles have also made an appearance and soon all open flowers will be destroyed.