Lots happening as always in the Botanic Gardens.
These Dainty Swallowtails do appear rather intent on something:

The laughing kookaburra is keeping a very close eye on the photographer, even though some distance away, as he finishes lunch.

Very similar to a New Holland Honeyeater, this is a White-cheeked Honeyeater:
Taking a great (massive) deal of extra care not to disturb the large eastern brown snake seen here a few minutes ago, I watched these Eastern Spinebills, which are often in this bush:


There are always lots of flowers whatever the time of year:
There are lots of Eastern Water Dragons:

Michael Monaghan