2015 Noosa area

There is a Dreamtime legend which tells of Coolum, a young warrior, who loved a beautiful aboriginal girl named Maroochy. Another warrior named Ninderry abducted Maroochy. Coolum freed Maroochy and they fled together back to their tribes on the coast. The enraged Ninderry knocked off Coolum’s head which became Mudjimba Island and Coolum’s body became Mt Coolum. The Spirit God punished Ninderry by turning him into stone and he became Ninderry Crest. Maroochy's tears are said to have flowed down creating the Maroochy River. coolumbusinessandtourism.com.au/explore/mount-coolum/legend/ View from the Noosa Hinterland, Queensland at Midday TSC Middle of the day 2/365

Scenes in the neighbourhood. TSC2 Middle of the day

Just a few of the many flowers on this plant are still open in the rain. 5/31 Purple January

9/31 Purple January

10/31 Purple January

Hand painted glass coaster on silver and purple background. Coaster from Eumundi Markets, artist unknown. 11/31 Purple/Metallic Silver January 11/365

The TIbouchina is in full flower now.

At our local library. Access to local area information and library services. It happened to have Solitaire on it when we arrived. Noosa, Queensland 12/365

Another hot and humid day so we took the dogs early to the river. Chaplin Park, Noosa 16/365

Pool view from upper verandah. 15/365

6:24 am He/she was strolling along with a parent this morning, feeding on insects in the grass :-) Magpies are one of Australia's most highly-regarded songbirds. They have a wide variety of calls, many of which are complex, and their pitch may vary over up to four octaves. The magpie can mimic over 35 species of native and introduced bird species, as well as other animal calls, such as those of dogs and horses. Magpies have also been noted to mimic human speech, when living in close proximity to humans. environment.nsw.gov.au/animals/TheAustralianMagpie.htm For most of the year magpies are fascinating and endearing native birds. However, during breeding, a small percentage of them can be aggressive, swooping at passers-by in their territory. Magpies (Gymnorhina tibicen) take their name from an unrelated pied (black and white) European crow. The Australian Magpie is essentially a butcher bird that feeds on the ground. Magpies are found throughout most of Australia and have been introduced to New Zealand. Australian magpies live for about 20 years, most in territorial groups of between three and 24 birds (groups tend to be smaller in eastern Australia around two to 10 birds). Burke's Backyard fact sheet. Noosa Hinterland, Queensland. 14/365

Noosa Yacht Club, Queensland

Australia Day 2015 on Noosa Main Beach, Queensland. TSC Stranger/Street photography

Australia Day 2015 on Noosa Main Beach, Queensland. TSC2 Stranger/Street photography

A friendly fellow at Chaplin Park by the Noosa River in Queensland 33/365

Chaplin Park by the Noosa River in Queensland TSC2 Stranger/Street Photography

Chaplin Park by the Noosa River in Queensland

... and Berardo's above. Hastings Street, Noosa Heads, Queensland. 37/365