Living with Nature
"Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts. There is something infinitely healing in the repeated refrains of nature -- the assurance that dawn comes after night, and spring after winter.” ― Rachel Carson, Silent Spring
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……………From the Archives The Australian Wood Duck (Chenonetta jubata), is one of the commonest ducks to be seen around Melbourne’s public parks and gardens and I seem to have photographed them more times than most other birds (except perhaps the Nankeen Night Heron and the Pacific Black Duck, that is). Looks like a couple of clear sunny winter days coming up next weekend according to the weather forecast, (which is always wrong… Read More
On the way to Newell’s Paddock (via the river cycling/walking path) last Friday, I came across a pair of Australian Wood Ducks (Chenonetta jubata) dozing in the sun on a tiny jetty. I walked up behind them quite close and fully expected them to fly away, but they didn’t. Both opened and closed their eyes from time to time to keep an eye on me. Then I slowly walked up to about 3… Read More
Note: the clear blue sky reflected in the water and no ripples, so it was pretty close to a windless winter day in Melbourne.
