Linda: the animal is an Echidna, also known as a Spiny Anteater and is an egg-laying mammal. I was thrilled to snap this one just after it crossed the road in front of me, as I've only previously seen this species in a zoo or wildlife sanctuary!
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Lucky you to have visited what looks like a very special place!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of Mornington and I especially like the Spiny Anteater.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous series of the sea! And the White Faced Heron is pretty. Great shots, have a happy week!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful creature in the first picture :) I am also delighted with stunning views !
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Wonderful series and variety of great shots! Love the first one!
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artmusedog and carol
Looks wonderful! Photos 2 and 3 look very much like Phillip Island - which is close by anyway.
ReplyDeleteNice collection of photos! What is the animal in your first shot?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a beautiful area. I like the old wooden stairs leading down to the beach.
ReplyDeleteLinda: the animal is an Echidna, also known as a Spiny Anteater and is an egg-laying mammal. I was thrilled to snap this one just after it crossed the road in front of me, as I've only previously seen this species in a zoo or wildlife sanctuary!
ReplyDeleteWhat a spectacular place!
ReplyDeleteSeems to be a nice place with ample photo opportunities!
ReplyDeleteI too was wondering the name of that beautiful animal. I'd love to come across one of those in the UK! I'll have to make do with a hedgehog I guess.
ReplyDeleteAh Victoria! What a fine place.
ReplyDelete(nothing like one eyed parochialism is there!)
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
I would love to walk down those steps to the sea!
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What a beautiful place. Look at the seawater colors, simply gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGlad someone identified that first creature as I had no idea what it was. great series of photos.
ReplyDeleteI recognise some of those places from our trips there. It is a lovely area and your photos have captured the feel of the place.
ReplyDeleteWhat a quaint place with such wonderful scenes.
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