Monday, May 18, 2015

Morialta Conservation Park

 
The following images were captured during a lovely morning's outing yesterday through a small section of Morialta Conservation Park, about 1/2 hour's drive from Adelaide's CBD.

 Eastern Rosella

A variety of Banksia

Pacific Black Duck

A male Red-Headed Mouse Spider
(apparently a similar species to the Trapdoor and Funnel-web spiders)
- although research suggests this one is not generally aggressive, I was thankful our feet were well-protected!

 
 
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10 comments:

  1. eileeninmdMay 18, 2015 at 11:07 PM

    Lovely collection of images. I love the beautiful Eastern Rosella and the Banksia flower is neat looking. Have a happy day and week ahead!

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  2. LauraMay 19, 2015 at 9:25 AM

    BEautiful series… I think I would be nervous around that spider, but it sure is a beautiful color!

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  3. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM

    Beautiful shots Valerie, I wasn't expecting the spider, I quite a shock.

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  4. AnonymousMay 19, 2015 at 2:09 PM

    What pretty shots. I love that colourful rosella.

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  5. diane bMay 19, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Eeeeeew I don't like spiders. Lovely Rozella and Bansia.

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  6. EG CameraGirlMay 19, 2015 at 11:39 PM

    Beautiful bird and creepy spider, which I did appreciate after I'd first shuttered. :)

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  7. Coastal BC Stories BooksMay 20, 2015 at 3:07 AM

    I've never heard of Banksia before. What an usual bloom. - Margy

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  8. carol l mckMay 20, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    Magnificent nature shots!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  9. LindyLouMacMay 21, 2015 at 6:53 AM

    Beautiful images thanks for sharing.

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  10. Stewart MMay 23, 2015 at 5:41 PM

    Thats an impressive spider - I saw one once and was also glad to be wearing boots!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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