Here in Victoria we’ve had a lot of rain, and in particular, the Dandenong Ranges. Over 600mm this year already – more than half our average rainfall and May has only just begun. But, gladly, we’ve got a few days of reprieve and I’ve been able to go back out to my favourite park for…
Category: Birdsland Reserve
Buff Banded Rail
While walking at Birdsland, my favourite place to walk, I saw not one, but two Buff Banded Rails! I don’t often see them there and usually only ever one – never seen two before. They weren’t together but weren’t that far away from one another. And I was very fortunate to get a great close…
Birdsland in the mist
Many know that I walk regularly at Birdsland – just love the fresh mornings, the fresh air, the bird calls, the solitude. Later in the day the number of walkers increase, but first thing in the morning there are a few regulars, and occasional others, enjoying the place and the early morning start. I can’t…
Amazing discovery – 4 winged duck!
I made an amazing discovery yesterday! Who would have guessed I’d make such a discovery and get a shot of it too? It’s true! I was at Birdsland Reserve yesterday morning, one of my favourite haunts for bird life and landscape views and I saw some ducks take off from the second lake. I’ve been…
Visiting the park
Love visiting Birdsland Reserve (formerly Birds Paddock) and my husband and I went for an afternoon walk this week. I usually do early morning walks but it’s nice to do so at a different time of the day sometimes. Save
Australasian Darter Birds
I really enjoy walking at Birdsland Reserve, in Belgrave. Always something to see, no matter the time of day. I’m usually there as the sun is rising and hits the lakes, roughly about 40mins after official sunrise. Lots of birdlife, beautiful lakes and bush life. Occasionally a kangaroo, haven’t yet seen an echidna yet. One…
Misty morning
I love how fresh everything is on a morning when the sun is rising and there is mist and sunrays. Two of the photographers I walked with.
Caught in the sunlight
Insects in the sunrays Seedpods hanging from a tree
Early morning visit to Birdsland Reserve
A view of the moon from the reserve. Webs in the light from the rising sun.
Pied Cormorant
The Pied Cormorant is a common visitor to water areas in Australia. Sometimes known as a Shag too. Watching me from its perch on high. Leaving its perch to fly to the lake.
Early morning walk with the ducks
Visited Birdsland Reserve yesterday with some fellow photographers and love being there early morning, as the sun is rising and everything is fresh and new.
Purple (wild) flower at the park
I have no idea what this flower is, it is daisy-like. It was growing as a wild flower in the local park. Thought it really beautiful. Do you agree? If you know what it is, please do let me know too.