28 July 2016

Dead Man's Pass Reserve

Located in Gawler, South Australia, Dead Man's Pass Reserve is  a lovely place to walk your dog or to just enjoy a walk in nature on a sunny winter's day.

The scene that greets you as you enter the reserve.
The area is alive with sound as the six species of frog that call it home vie with each other to see who is the loudest.

It is also home to several species of birds, including the Australian Reed Warbler.
If you look closely you can just make out the Australian Reed Warbler perching on the reeds.
If you would like to hear the song of the Reed Warbler click here.

Two of the locals enjoying a drink at the water hole.

The reeds were in full bloom.

There are nesting boxes in many of the trees.
Bluestone was quarried in the area for many years and was used to build the Gawler Town Hall.
An old eucalyptus burnt out by fire no doubt.
Is this the tree that the unfortunate wanderer was interred in?
Winter time is the only time you'll see the river running so freely.

 If you're ever in Gawler during winter and you're looking for somewhere to take a walk, or have a picnic, be sure to check out Dead Man's Pass reserve.

To find out more about Dead Man's Pass and how it got it's name click here.

27 July 2013

Down By The River

After several days of being stuck inside because of rain it was good to be able to get out of the house on Tuesday and stretch our legs with a walk along the river.

 I even remembered to take my camera, so here are a few photos I took along the way.

 A pair of Adelaide rosellas enjoying the abundant supply of water in the river that until a few weeks ago was as dry as a bone.

 Time for a dip.

Another perched high in a eucalyptus tree.

Kookaburras sitting in an old gum tree.

A pair of Rainbow Lorikeets, he kept spreading his wings and flapping them rapidly. I think he was trying to impress her.

Living in the hollow next door,  a pair of Musk Lorikeets. The two pairs of birds were having a neighbourly dispute with each other just before I took these photos.

And a lone Australian Wood Duck.