The Pied Currawong is quite a striking bird that used to be mainly an autumn visitor, but nowadays the odd bird is likely to be seen at any time of the year. They are quite predatory, and last season the New Hollands lost at least one fledgling  to a prowling currawong. Recently there was a commotion in the carport,  a currawong had nailed a young blackbird not long out of the nest. It took it across the drive and proceeded to have a hearty meal.
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After good rainfall throughout spring, terrestrial orchids are blooming in large numbers in the foothill forest. On a sunny morning, five species were photographed on a north facing slope, with Diuris sulphurea and Thelymitra ixioides putting on a great show.

Tiger or Hornet Orchid, Diuris sulphurea.

Spotted Sun-orchid, Thelymitra ixioides.

Two species of Beard-orchid were in flower, the Purplish Beard-orchid, Calochilus robertsonii, and the less common Red Beard-orchid, Calochilus paludosus.

Calochilus robertsonii.

Calochilus paludosus.

And tucked away in some loose vegetation where it was hard to get a snap, a small group of the large Duck Orchid, Caleana major, always good to find.