BY THE POND

Still looks wintry by the large pond at the Darebin Parklands...

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and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme
and also part of the Nature Notes meme

DUCKLINGS

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POND

The large pond at the Darebin Parklands in Alphington. A natural reserve in an urban setting associated with the Darebin Creek. A place for relaxation, meditation, conservation and a haven for native fauna and flora.

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and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme

and also part of the Nature Notes meme

AUTUMN ARRIVES GENTLY

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and also part of the Seasons meme.

GOLDEN EGG

The reflection of the rising sun on a duck pond.

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MORNING LIGHT

In the Darebin Parklands, in Alphington, an inner suburb just 6.5 km from the City centre.

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AT THE PARKLANDS

Summer day in the Darebin Parklands in Alphington, an inner city suburb, about 7 km from the city centre.

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WETLANDS

At the Darebin Parklands after some rain, with the large pond overflowing onto the flats. The water birds love it and it makes for a good photo!

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LUNCHTIME

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and also part of the Roentare’s Water Meme

WEATHER CHANGE

Our Spring weather can be very changeable, with heat up to the mid-thirties (degrees Celsius, that is), and then in few minutes a change rolls in, clouds gather and the temperature plummets to 20˚C or less. Wind, rain and thunder are optional extras. Never a dull moment!

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LIFE BY THE POND

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CARPE DIEM

Stopping to have a quiet moment, relaxing, sharing a drink, enjoying the Spring sunshine, taking in the serenity. These are the moments we cherish as time inexorably races past us.

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and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,

and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

BY THE POND

At the Darebin Parklands in Alphington.

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RAIN

We've had a lot of weather the last two days in Melbourne, with wind, rain, hail and even snow on the peaks. Winter is hanging on a bit, showing us his teeth as he is leaving...

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SIGNS OF SPRING

At the Darebin Parklands, on a cold but sunny Winter's day, with signs of Spring stirring...

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and also part of the Wordless Wednesday meme,

and also part of the Nature Notes meme.

BY THE POND

Sunrise by the pond in the Darebin Parklands in Alphington. A cold and frosty morning.

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FROSTY MORNING

Frosty morning sunrise in the Darebin Parklands with ambient temperature of 0˚C. Brave ducks (not to mention photographer).

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DAREBIN PARKLANDS

Winter Sunrise in the Darebin Parklands, with the thermometer showing 2˚C. Beautiful, though...

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COOT QUARTET

The Eurasian coot (Fulica atra), also known as the common coot, or Australian coot, is a member of the rail and crake bird family, the Rallidae. It is found in Europe, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and parts of North Africa. It has a slaty-black body, a glossy black head and a white bill with a white frontal shield. The sexes are similar. Similar looking coot species are found throughout the world, with the largest variety of coot species living in South America.

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GOLDFISH

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