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Friday, 10 October 2014

I think I need a bigger room / When are you going to move out?

Kangaroos are probably even more iconic of Australia than the koala I posted a while back.  Despite the evidence circulating in certain social media sites, most of us don't have 'roos in the garden, or fighting each other in the street!

However, even through I live in a reasonably urban area, there are kangaroos within 15 minutes of my house - you just need to know where to find them!

These pictures were taken much further from home than that - if the truth be told, these animals are very used to people - they live in and around a small town calls Halls Gaps, and can be found most evening browsing on the towns sports oval!

These animals were just over the back fence of the house we stayed in - very close to where I saw the emus.

So, here is an Eastern Grey Kangaroo, complete with a well grown joey.  I am always surprised at the size of joeys that can still get into and back out of the their mother's pouch.



with added Kookaburra!



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32 comments:

  1. TexWisGirl10 October 2014 at 03:13

    that just makes me ache to think about it. :)

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  2. Kerry10 October 2014 at 05:04

    Ouch, yeah, it's time for Joey to leave the nest.
    What beautiful photos of mama and baby; she doesn't seem worried about being "shot" by you.

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  3. Sallie (FullTime-Life)10 October 2014 at 05:35

    Mom doesn't seem too over-burdened. I wonder if some Joeys leave the pouch sooner than others or if there is an exact number of days when they all jump to independence. (I bet Mr Google knows -- I will probably get stuck down a rabbit hole if I start to look that up.... so many things to learn, so little time!)

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  4. Mari10 October 2014 at 05:57

    Those are great pictures! I'm tired for that mama!

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  5. Anonymous10 October 2014 at 07:00

    Fantastic shots of the mama and joey! They have the sweetest faces.

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  6. Andrea @ From The Sol10 October 2014 at 07:53

    Sombody needs to buy that Mama a stroller for her not so little toddler. I am sure if it was uncomfortable, she would kick him out ... Nature has a better grasp on discipline than poeple do in my experience. Wonderful pictures, Stewart ... this had to be a most enjoyable trip.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  7. Dave Wenning10 October 2014 at 09:16

    A while back, we had an episode on public television here about the "urban kangaroos" in Canberra. Getting hit by cars is apparently a big hazard for them.

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  8. Marcia10 October 2014 at 10:33

    I did see that fighting in the street video of kangaroos and almost wrote to ask you about it. ha ha.

    That joey looks pretty hefty to be carted around still like that.

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  9. Bethany Carson10 October 2014 at 10:55

    Great photos! The little one in the pouch made me smile! :)

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  10. John @ Beans and I on the Loose10 October 2014 at 14:38

    Yep, just does not look comfortable for either one of them.

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  11. Margaret Birding For Pleasure10 October 2014 at 15:20

    I think that Joey is taking advantage of his mama! Great shots.

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  12. Anonymous10 October 2014 at 17:34

    What adorable shots! That joey really looks too big for that pouch!

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  13. Irma10 October 2014 at 18:54

    Great photos of kangaroo with young in the pouch.
    The little kangaroo is actually too big, not so good for the mother.
    Best regards, Irma

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  14. Lois10 October 2014 at 23:22

    I wouldn't want to leave either. She looks like a wonderful mama!

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  15. Bas.11 October 2014 at 00:22

    maar hij of zij heeft wel een warme plek.

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  16. Small City Scenes11 October 2014 at 01:24

    Mom looks like she is getting tired of hauling Joey around. Move out---yesterday!
    MB

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  17. Author R. Mac Wheeler11 October 2014 at 02:09

    Great array. Loved the bonus kookaburra

    Beats our gators hands down.

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  18. Liz11 October 2014 at 02:50

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  19. Liz11 October 2014 at 02:52

    Gorgeous images, Stewart!

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  20. Rohrerbot11 October 2014 at 03:47

    Oh my gosh! These are brilliant! Not sure if that's comfortable:) Looks a bit hot inside:)

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  21. Adam Tilt11 October 2014 at 06:49

    That's just fantastic. One of those must sees that I hope to tick off my bucket list one of these days.

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  22. Brian King11 October 2014 at 10:36

    Great photos! The little one made me laugh! They're such interesting creatures.

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  23. Lee11 October 2014 at 15:01

    Isn't that video great that's circulating at present with the two boxing kangaroos out in the street in front of homes in suburbia. They don't help dispel the ideas lots of folks have about kangaroos running down our main streets! lol

    Great photos, as usual, Stewart. Have a great weekend. :)

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  24. Vineeta Yashsavi11 October 2014 at 21:06

    great shots...

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  25. Montanagirl12 October 2014 at 01:26

    Love these shots! That pouch must have superb elasticity!

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  26. Mary Howell Cromer12 October 2014 at 01:26

    So wonderful!!!

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  27. eileeninmd12 October 2014 at 03:11

    HAHA a bigger room for sure.. Cute shots of the Kangaroos.. The Joey is adorable..Happy weekend!

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  28. Unknown12 October 2014 at 03:24

    They're so cute! The joey looks to big for mom's pouch.

    To answer your question about the eiders in the river. The birds are almost 3 meters long. This was the second summer they were anchored in the river.

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  29. A Colorful World12 October 2014 at 06:15

    What lovely wildlife opportunities your friends have! Love these two beauties! The joey is staying close as long as possible isn't he?! :-)

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  30. Coloring Outside the Lines12 October 2014 at 23:28

    Neat shots. I think I would have already pushed that one out of the pouch!

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  31. Lina Gustina12 October 2014 at 23:58

    Wonderful and cute shots.
    Definitely a great mom!
    www.1sthappyfamily.com/2014/10/youngest-kitten.html

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  32. Hannah15 October 2014 at 15:48

    Wonderful photos of the kangaroos, it's hard to imagine living around such animals. I think the mother looks very alert and caring, probably is not looking forward to baby not needing her anymore, just to state the other side of the coin. I've noticed animal mothers are pretty good about kicking the young ones out of the nest.

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