A Special Encounter

Ever had a time when life's challenges threaten to get on top of you .... then God sends an angel to lift your spirits?  Well I was blessed with such an experience yesterday when a good friend invited me to join her on a photo-shoot away from suburbia.

It was a glorious day weather-wise with an estimated top temperature of 24C, and a gentle breeze made for a comfortable outing. 

We drove along country lanes new to me en route to Mt Crawford Forest and were amazed at the number of families who had already established their tents and caravans and were sitting around protected campfires relaxing as school holidays had just begun.

Then we stopped in Warren Conservation Park - a lovely section of the Heysen Trail where we settled for about 3/4 hour. Was delighted to have a rabbit suddenly appear behind the log I was leaning against and we observed each other for some 5 minutes.  

Subsequently a Spotted Pardalote obliged me by sitting in clear view on a nearby branch while I focussed, and was thrilled with the result.

Linking up with the lovely team at Our World Tuesday and Wild Bird Wednesday

Magnificent Monarchs

Late last week I ambled around Morialta Conservation Park, about 20 minutes' drive from home.  The number of Monarch butterflies there was astonishing! 

At times it felt like I was being "escorted" by these attractive creatures as they danced ahead, alongside and above me - a delightful experience.

The area is much more attractive in Winter after rain - at this time of the year there was no water running through the creek :-(

I believe this is a species of Banksia - spotted en route

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with grateful thanks again to the faithful team who enable us all to share.

Keep safe and healthy all.

 

The SW Coast

Spent a delightful day yesterday revisiting the South West coast of South Australia in my very favourite region of our State - the Fleurieu Peninsula

(for some reason the images have loaded in reverse order!)

This was one of several grottos in the cliff face at Second Valley

The shoreline is covered with these flat pebbles, smoothed by the constant washing and tumbling of the ocean

An example of the unique rock formation in this region

This jetty is a popular fishing spot

The sun on this section of rock, momentarily made it look like gold !

These next few shots show the extraordinary colouring of the cliff face that has been eroded over time, revealing this beautiful artwork of nature

A coastal splash of colour - I believe these are Mesembryanthemum (commonly called "Pig face" - but I don't know why!!)

A couple of Pacific Gulls enjoying the day

En route to Second Valley, we drove through Normanville, where this kangaroo was just lazing around in a paddock adjacent to the road.

Our first stop on the Peninsula - for the inevitable coffee :-) - was Sellicks Beach

There's no doubt about it - you'd be hard pressed to better the spectacular beaches of Australia!

Praying that my fellow bloggers and friends around the world are managing to stay well and safe in these uncertain times.  Many thanks to the team enabling us to participate in Our World Tuesday

Another stunning day

Yet another stunning day in Adelaide, South Australia yesterday, so made a visit to Gorge Wildlife Park in the Adelaide Hills, just a short 20 minute drive away. Following are just some of the creatures seen . . . .

Sulphur-crested Cockatoo

  

Peek-a-boo!

Spoonbill

... a bad hair day??!

 (I prefer seeing & hearing the Kookaburras au naturale !)

... and no Wildlife Park visit is complete without the captivating Meerkats!

  

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