DUCKS AT THE PARKLANDS
Darebin Parklands comprises an area of approximately 40 hectares of urban bushland straddling the Darebin Creek. The park is located 8 kilometres from the Melbourne CBD, between the suburbs of Ivanhoe and Alphington. The park is highly accessible being both on a bus route and adjacent to the Hurstbridge railway line.
There are many water features int eh Parklands, including the meandering Darebin Creek and many ponds and artificial lakes. Bird life abounds in the waterways.
This post is part of the Water World Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Outdoor Wednesday meme,
and also part of the Nature Footsteps Waters meme.
Nick I love the detail you've captured in the feathers
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www.cre8space.blogspot.com
Such pretty ducks - I love the colors in them - different than ours here in the US. Very nice detail!
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely pictures at the ducks!
ReplyDeletewonderful! the ducks are already refreshed..:)
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How pretty! Some of those colors I've never seen before.
ReplyDeletewonderful photos, nick!
ReplyDeleteyou did capture them at nice angles.
what a beautiful scenery!
Such a lovely place and the ducks are SO beautiful and colorful! Wonderful captures, Nick! Hope your week is going well!
ReplyDeletethe duck pix are superb - the colors and detail of their bodies ..... very well-done....nice spot to visit..
ReplyDeleteWonder if there's room for me on that bench? Beautiful spot, wonderful birds.
ReplyDeleteThey are all ducks right? I am very impressed of their color so loving it.
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Kim,USA
Peaceful place to wander!! The one with the green head (if it was here, I would say mallard drake) has the most beautiful detailing on its lower feathers! Like nothing I have seen!!
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to have such a pretty place so close to the city. Spring is such a glorious time of year. :)
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed visiting via your blog; special opportunities these posts offer us. Pretty scenery and beautiful ducks
ReplyDeleteLife is just floating by. I love it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colours in the feathers of the ducks, and don't they have a great sense of balance?! Lovely capture of the swirling waters too. Thanks for sharing Nick.
ReplyDeleteSo many varieties of water bird.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Nick!
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