The solace of birds I

The solace of birds I

When the world is too much, Patsy Hunt turns to the comfort of a garden alive with birds.

The solace of birds II

The solace of birds II

When the sound of a chainsaw jangles the nerves, Patsy Hunt returns to the comfort of her garden and the birds that call it home.

The solace of birds III

The solace of birds III

The koalas are gone from Cowes, writes Patsy Hunt, but so far the birds are hanging in there, thanks to people who still treasure their gardens.

The solace of birds IV

The solace of birds IV

You don't have to be an expert to appreciate birds, writes Patsy Hunt. Enjoy their beauty, their song, their tenacity, their ability to enjoy life despite all the threats they face.

The Solace of birds V

The Solace of birds V

Patsy Hunt celebrates occasional visitors to the garden: the silvereye, the brown goshawk, the yellow-tailed black cockatoo and the powerful owl.

The Solace of Birds VI

The Solace of Birds VI

Look to the skies near Rhyll and you may be lucky enough to see a White-bellied Sea- Eagle, writes Patsy Hunt in the final part of her series about Phillip Island birds