While the kestrels’ chick continues to grow at a fantastic rate, I wouldn’t want to give the impression that my lens isn’t occasionally focused elsewhere. Travelling to and from the nest site, there’s a plethora of other wildlife to be seen — a bonus, as it wouldn’t be seen without the kestrel obsession to drive me.

There are usually rabbits about, much to Archie’s excitement.

Echidnas, more closely related to platypus than the porcupines they resemble, also pop up quite often — although it’s not always easy to see their faces as they’re very shy.

Kangaroos are sometimes around, looking disapproving as ever:

One day, quite early in the morning, I was surprised and delighted to see a fox, watching us unafraid as we cruised past before dashing off:

And it’s not just mammals — sometimes you get the chance to capture an insect or even a rather fearsome-looking reptile:

And other birds appear from time to time, even if the kestrels have eaten a few. Here’s proof (from a great distance) of Magpies’ extreme territoriality, as a single brave individual harasses a wedge-tailed eagle; and I never tire of spotting a Crimson Rosella.

So far this summer, we’ve been lucky not to encounter any snakes, although during the current hot, dry spell, the risk is always there. I don’t really want to encounter one either.