FULL ON PAY LOAD....

...and still no rain, so the bees were right at it on this callistemon. This one sure has a full load and still collecting!

The most pleasing thing re the rain is whilst taking the shot some Black Cockatoos flew across coming down from the Mountains? 
Now, there are many old tales in Australia re weather forecasting, and one is that when you see this rain is somewhere to come??

Time will tell, but on three occasions prior the 'tale" has proven correct!

Also encountered a trio of Noisy Minors having a real treat in another callistemon, with some family disagreement I suspect - check here on FLICKR

Enjoy, and have a look in LARGE