A recent trip to hospital for one of a number of regular check-up’s i now take (Rheumatoid Arthritis in this case) was rewarded with a number of pleasing photographs of some of our wildlife enjoying their day lakeside in the Winter sunshine (or shade in some cases).
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The lake has it’s own fountain to aerate the water and reduce algae formation.
It seems something has had a go at this poor duck whose wing looks badly damaged. His friend, a Pacific Black Duck, keeps guard (sort of) š¦
A mating pair of Australasian Shelducks, the female is the one with the eyepatch š
A Little Pied Cormorant resting on a fence. His foot is blurred by a reed flower much closer to the lens.
The Hunter – a Chinese Egret seeking out his prey.
This regal looking bird proudly promenades around the lake with his fine crown on display. His bright green legs distinguishing him from other egrets.Ā š
Like all great hunters, the egret can show exceptional patience until the moment to strike arrives.
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Cool ducks! Your Pied Cormorant looks a lot like a penguin!
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Now that you mention it…. š
Had not picked up on that before!
The pied piper can fly though, unlike his look-a-like Southern cousins. š
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Oh, my gosh, what beautiful birds. I especially like the pied cormorant, of course, but the egrets are magnificent!
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He was the star of the ‘show’ to be sure!
I considered myself very fortunate to find so many wonderful birds in the one small area! š
There were also coots, swamp hens and ibis, wood ducks as well as all the flying birds up in the trees which were mostly too swiftly moving to catch!
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Was this at that park near your home (from my memory of the map, anyway)?
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No – different lake (good memory though!)
It’s a small preserve in the grounds of the hospital i attend regularly. Still in the middle of suburbia though, about 5 miles from me and just 2 from our state capital’s CBD! š
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It looks like a lovely habitat for the water birds!
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A pleasant place indeed… and not just for the birds. I always try to spend a little time there, as do a few of the staff and patients. it is never over-crowded though! š
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Very nice! š
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Thank you for commenting. I’m glad you enjoyed this post. š
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A good set. I hope your check up was encouraging
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All very good news! My arthritis has been under good control for a while now. š
Thank you Derrick.
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