Cudlee Creek

Just had a delightful encounter with all sorts of nature - birds, wildlife, dogs, flowers etc

during a weekend away at Cudlee Creek (don't you love the name?!) in the

Mt Lofty Ranges, so just have to share the experience with you all

This koala seemed to be having a lovely snooze . . .

until the wind came up and he decided it might be a good idea to hang on !

Breathtaking Lilac in the front garden and driveway ... mmmmh !

. . . and this is Trixie (one of 2 Kelpies sharing their home with me) - such beautiful natures.

A pretty array of flowers blooming on the property

. . . ditto . . .

The delightful laugh of the Kookaburra echoed around throughout my stay

At sunset this kangaroo appeared in the grassland opposite

. . . and this is Koko, the other Kelpie who took care of me !

Despite its name of "Patterson's Curse", the bloom on this thistle is very pretty

( obviously insects also find it fascinating!)

Banksia

One of several Ibis in the nearby fields

. . . and a budding Callistemon

Just growing along the roadside . .

Ditto !

"Just Joey" in the front garden

I hope you've enjoyed the outing.

Linking up with Lady Fi and the team at 

Our World Tuesday

More island delights

Soaking up the rainforest environment was a constant during my stay - sometimes in a more literal than metaphoric sense! 

 

I really appreciated the diversity of plants and growth, textures and colours as I walked the trails, together with a myriad of reflection opportunities.

This rather grand-looking motor home was one of two parked in the Elk River Falls car park.

 

and this was the gorgeous view that greeted me most days as I drove into Comox and beyond

 

A small jetty adjacent to one of several walking trails through wooded areas abutting the water in Comox

 

On my second morning in residence I was amazed and delighted to be greeted by a deer and stag on the front lawn (not so appreciated by permanent residents though, due to their destructive behaviour with plants!)

 

At Williams Beach these two retrievers were having a whale of a time in the water

 

and more peaceful local scenery

Looking across the Comox Dyke towards the Comox Glacier (again a daily vista)

a fishing trawler heading for home

Time to link up with Our World Tuesday

and grateful thanks once again to the team who provide us with this opportunity to share images from around the world.