Out the window this morning

@JudyEv (325809)
Rockingham, Australia
January 25, 2021 6:03pm CST
The kangaroos were back at the house this morning. The first three photos were taken through the French doors of our bedroom. One shows the doe scratching an itch with her hind claw. You can also see them holding some dried grass as they eat. It’s moments like these I’m glad the little garden bed isn’t full of plants! Unfortunately, I had to take these photos through the flyscreen. The last photo shows the doe after she moved on to have a drink from the birdbath. It’s good she got her drink before the bees moved in. It’s Australia Day here and we’re going in to Donnybrook for a free brunch and citizenship ceremony later this morning. It’s barely 8.00am here.
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@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Jan 21
Have fun at the Donnybrook brunch and citizenship ceremony:) I love your roos!
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Thanks. Even after 16 or so years, we still get a thrill out of seeing them so close.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
@kobesbuddy Good for you. I worry when occasionally we hear a shotgun and worry that 'our' kangaroos are being hunted.
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@kobesbuddy (74571)
• East Tawas, Michigan
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv The deer in our yard, it's the same way. I chases a fawn out of the road, a truck was coming fast! The man thought I was crazy, I wouldn't allow him to hit that baby!
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@kaylachan (57687)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 21
Sounds like fun. Glad you were able to get what you needed. Also it's nice you were able to capture those photos, because catching animals can be hard.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
The roos are very timid and if they see us or hear a strange noise, they are very quick to take off.
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@Juliaacv (48443)
• Canada
26 Jan 21
What adorable pictures, I like to see your pictures of the roos almost as much as I enjoyed seeing pictures of Herc, RIP Herc.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Poor Herc. He was such a character. I'm glad you liked the photos.
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@Juliaacv (48443)
• Canada
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv I remember him dearly.
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@LadyDuck (458179)
• Switzerland
26 Jan 21
Animals scratching an itch are always funny. I am glad that you supply water for them and the birds, your photos are great even if taken through the flyscreen.
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@LadyDuck (458179)
• Switzerland
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv We have some spots difficult to reach when it's itchy.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
They are very clever at scratching exactly where they want to with that big toe. Thanks for the kind words.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
@LadyDuck When Vince has an itchy back, he backs up against a door frame and scratches it that way. He also has a long-handled shoe-horn that he uses to scratch his back and a long bamboo back-scratcher with little 'fingers' on the end. So he doesn't need to use his big toe!!
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@CarolDM (203452)
• Nashville, Tennessee
26 Jan 21
How cool to see this scene. I would enjoy that view very much.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
It still gives us a thrill. Thanks.
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
26 Jan 21
out your window - that should be a series! i love it every time you share the picture "out your window!"
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
The only thing is that quite a few are much the same. However, I've very pleased that you enjoy them so much.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
@DocAndersen Don't give up! You never know when you'll get lucky. And I'll keep an eye out for deer.
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@DocAndersen (54411)
• United States
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv quite the same - love that! they are the same for you. Lately, and I have been looking, I have not seen any kangaroos out of my windows.
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@rebelann (111178)
• El Paso, Texas
26 Jan 21
Happy Australia Day. Those are wonderful pictures.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Thanks. I'm glad you like them.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
26 Jan 21
Good view by the window. I hpe I can see kangaroos here as well.
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@cherigucchi (14879)
• Philippines
27 Jan 21
@JudyEv I have not been in a zoo for a very long time.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Perhaps there are some in your zoos.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
26 Jan 21
What is a citizenship ceremony, is it like we have here people swearing allegiance to Australia and gaining citizenship?
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
27 Jan 21
@JudyEv Oh I love me some Pavlova lol
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
@BelleStarr Pavlova and lamingtons are supposed to be Australian icons. I asked about Vegemite but she wasn't sure if there would be any Vegemite.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
Yes, they swear allegiance and become Australian citizens. I sat next to a lady who had a friend getting 'done' as we call it. Their next step was a party with pavlova and lamingtons. lol
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@wolfgirl569 (95188)
• Marion, Ohio
26 Jan 21
Lovely photos.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Thanks.
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
26 Jan 21
oh. so they are back and that photo shows they are quite near. Happy Australia Day!!!
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@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv welcome I guess they are looking for food and water
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
@rakski They certainly appreciate the water.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Thanks for the good wishes. Some days they come to the house but other days they don't.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
26 Jan 21
I love those photos of the kangaroos, At least you have some fun entertainment,
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
We still run for the cameras when they get this close.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv I hope you enjoyed Australia Day.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
We did thanks. It was a good day.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
26 Jan 21
@JudyEv I am glad you enjoyed it and you are welcome.
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@UriahAnne (701)
26 Jan 21
Wow nice photo of kangaroos..take care going to your citizenship ceremony.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
26 Jan 21
Thanks. Glad you like the photo.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
26 Jan 21
You are so lucky to have the kangaroos in your yard so often.
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@Tampa_girl7 (48958)
• United States
27 Jan 21
@JudyEv I get a thrill just seeing your photos.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
@Tampa_girl7 I'm glad no-one seems sick of them yet.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
After 16 or so years, it's still a thrill and we run around looking for our cameras.
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
30 Jan 21
I love the photos! I hope you and Vince had a great time!
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@DaddyEvil (137142)
• United States
31 Jan 21
@JudyEv I agree... Pretty and I were just talking about that a few minutes ago. Time is going much too fast!
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jan 21
Thanks. Yes, Australia Day was very relaxed. And now we're nearly into February! It's hard to believe.
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@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
26 Jan 21
Would the kangaroos bounce off if you went outside? Funny, I caught that the one was scratching before I read your text. I guess it's because I watch Kitty scratch and groom every day.
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@TheHorse (205772)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Jan 21
@JudyEv Same with most deer here, though some manage to befriend younger deer occasionally. Have you had some roos that "knew" you?
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
@TheHorse There are a few that virtually ignore us now unless you walk straight towards them. We could probably feed them and tame them but in a way there doesn't seem much point. It might put them at more danger in other places and you don't want the bucks getting 'tame'.
@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
They would have been gone in an instance even if they caught movement inside the house. I couldn't move to doge the flyscreen or they would have been off.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
27 Jan 21
@JudyEv - What a cool picture. It still amazes me that you can just look out your window and see amazing creatures like these kangaroos!
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• Laguna Woods, California
28 Jan 21
@JudyEv - I love your kangaroo pictures, and posts about your normal life in Australia!
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
We're very privileged to have them here.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
29 Jan 21
@DeborahDiane Thanks. We're so lucky and I always remember to be thankful.
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@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
27 Jan 21
Nice pictures of the kangaroos. I read your other post and know you had a nice day at the event.
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@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
28 Jan 21
@JudyEv I'm glad it was relaxed.
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Jan 21
Thanks, yes, it was fun. A very relaxed morning.
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@Traceyjayne (1763)
• United Kingdom
30 Jan 21
I love reading about the kangaroos
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@JudyEv (325809)
• Rockingham, Australia
30 Jan 21
I'm glad as I enjoy writing about them too.