A couple more sunset shots – both taken at Lysterfield Lake prior to my accident.
Holiday Season – Lysterfield Lake Park
January 11, 2012 By Leave a Comment
One of my favourite places to visit. Literally only 10 mins from where we live but it’s not a long hike from the city of Melbourne either. Lysterfield Lake Park is popular for so many reasons: walkers, runners, mountain bikers, people coming to have a picnic, relax, swim in the warm weather, learn to sail, kayak, bird watching, enjoy the Australian scenery, watch the wildlife and so on. I love to go bush walking as well as do nature photography and there are long walks and short ones. Same with those mountain biking – there’s a pump track, flat tracks, hilly tracks and ones for those who are very experienced in mtb. The Commonwealth Games Track has its home there also.
I particularly like being there early morning when the wildlife is still out roaming, and when there is a mist rising from the lake as the sun begins to rise. But sunset is another great time. Actually any time is, it’s a great park. There is also a cafe and bike shop called Trailmix which is popular with all who visit the park. Main entrance is off Belgrave-Hallam Road onto Horswood Road. There are several car parks available.
The park has a very active MTB club and all are welcome to join.
Close up to a Kangaroo
January 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’re visiting Australia, in particular, Victoria, and would like to get up close to a kangaroo in the wild, then I encourage you to visit Lysterfield Lake Park in the early morning hours. Anytime from sunrise till about 9am you’ll see these beautiful animals grazing in their family groups, by the lawns, carpark, even down by the beach of the lake. Definitely on the walking tracks.
While I don’t recommend you try touching them, you could reasonably get to within a few metres of them to get a decent photo before they decide to take off. I use a 70-300mm lens most of the time so they look like I can reach out and touch them… almost!
Eurasian Coot (Fulica atra)
December 30, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I used to think these were moor hens but know different these days. I love that my love for nature photography has increased my knowledge, or my hunger for learning, so much more these days. I often get family and friends now asking me what bird is that when we see or hear one when out and about.
However, I believe I can be forgiven for thinking they’re moorhens. They are similar to the dusky moorhen which has yellow and orange on its head instead.
Great Crested Grebe (Podiceps cristatus)
December 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
I saw a pair of these birds at Lysterfield Lake last month. I didn’t know what they were and had to do some research. I went to get several shots and these were probably the best. Lovely colouring.
Details at Birds in Backyards website says: The Great Crested Grebe is a medium to large aquatic bird, and is the largest of the grebes. It has a long neck and head with a distinctive black double crest. The Great Crested Grebe has dark brown wings, satin white underparts, a black crown, dark olive-green feet and, during flight, prominent white patches are visible on its wings. This grebe has a white face with a red eye, and a black line from the base of the bill to the eye. The adult female is slightly smaller than the adult male. Juveniles have a striped black and white head and neck. more…
Spectators
December 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Now, this is a turnaround. Kangaroos watching a cyclist pass them by. I thought it quite funny as I looked down on them from the top of the dam wall at Lysterfield Lake Park. The kangaroos are Eastern Greys and there are many at the park. Best time to see them out in the open is early morning or towards sunset.
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