Catching a glimpse of colour ahead I was delighted to come across this unexpected sight. Most of the spring wildflowers have died away now, but these hardy Nasturtiums that had spread from the path as far as the eye could see right down to the waters edge will flower all through the summer and well into autumn. How they got here I'm not sure, but it was a wee bit magical to discover this glen of colourful gems amongst the forest grim! We did find the hides, will show you tomorrow..hope that you've had a wonderful weekend and are all set for the week ahead, take care and stay safe.....
Lovely photos, Gracie. Nice post.
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Delightful place for a walk! Love that Spoonbill, and those trees.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great post for the day, Grace! Thanks for taking us along on such a lovely walk! I, too, love the Spoonbill and those trees are awesome! Love your captures for the day! Hope you've had a good weekend and have a great weekend ahead! Take care, stay safe and, as always, ENJOY!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful capture on the bird Grace! We are going into cold season and it looks like you are going into the "nice" season!
ReplyDeleteHis name is Bill, and he eats with a spoon???-)
ReplyDeleteLieben Gruß am Sonntag und ganz viel Sonnenschein für die nächsten Tage...
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Looks like a very peaceful place.
ReplyDeleteThat's a big bird indeed... a member of the herons?
Looks like it's probably bigger than the blue herons we get in this part of the world.
Nice find. all these photos are great Grace.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful walk in the nature! Arianna
ReplyDeleteI envy you your beautiful bright light as I look out at cold grey skies on my peninsula! Our Spring has been almost non existent! I am struggling to get photos between rain showers at weekends and often have to resort to the archives for posts. Your walk is a delight! And the spoonbill is quite a character!
ReplyDeleteNice bird, the field of flowers is something we can only dream of here in Europe, this time of the year.
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The bird is fantastic and seems to be checking you out! What a beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteBonza photos especially the last two with the magical carpet of Nasturtims.
ReplyDeleteI guess that bill is good for digging about looking for food. What a wonderful walk you had!
ReplyDeleteWow, that path through the trees is amazing!
ReplyDeleteA nice series, Grace. We have roseate spoonbills in Florida, but I don't know about yellow billed spoonbills.
ReplyDeleteAnd, yes, a couple of hours at a parade, but today I am perched in front of my TV watching football.
I wish we had the spoonbills in the Ocala area, but you've got to go further south to see them. Looks like you're enjoying the newness of things and the gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a bit of an adventurous walk. You are so right about that path through the trees, it is a bit on the spooky side.
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a bird with quite a beak, Grace! I'm baaaaack!
ReplyDeleteFun to catch up with you and your blog again, kiddo!
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such a magical face and place. LOVE the lane of trees.
ReplyDeletewonderful stuff, pal
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What a great place to explore.
ReplyDeletethose paperbark trees are glorious, they are one of my favourites. A blogger get together next time you come over (or one time you come over) would be a great idea. Julie organised one a year or so ago and it was really enjoyable.
ReplyDeleteI probably won't get to Sculpture by the Sea this year. Am going on leave in a few weeks and am saving my flexi days to take then. Its far too crowded for me on the weekend. Sally at Sydney Daily Photo usually goes.
Very special nature there, I'm enchanted by the adorable bird, the first shot is awesome.I also love the path with the beautiful trees, you got wonderful pictures! :)
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How delightful Grace. Thank you for taking on the adventure with you. Now the bird with the table spoon bill! Looks like a left over from the prehistoric era.
ReplyDeleteWhat a capture Grace with the spoonbill!! And those paperbarks are gorgeous. (I've got one growing out the back and heaps of birds nest in it)
ReplyDeleteIsn't that curious indeed, how the nasturtiums got going there!?
Haha! I think paperbark swamps wrote the book on 'spooky' - especially where the crocodile factor is thrown in!!!
ReplyDeleteThat tree shot is awesome! Now that I look back they are all great! Janey
ReplyDeleteFantastic photos as usual. I've never seen so many paperbarks in one place but you are right... they do look spooky.
DeleteFirst time i see a spoonbill!
ReplyDeleteWe have roseatte spoonbills in Costa Rica. They are a little smaller that the bird in your photo. They are also pink in color.
ReplyDeletewhat a delight to find that secret garden
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow - love that bird shot!
ReplyDeleteWHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Grace! AWESOME!!! We have the Roseate. That is a great catch....excellent work and a beautiful clear shot of such an incredibly cool bird. Way to go!!! And the Nasturtiums are incredible.
ReplyDeleteI love the expression on the spoonbill's face!
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