We live in a big metropolis of over five million people, and yet we are lucky to have many parks, parklands and nature reserves right in the midst of the urban area. Within walking distance of our house is the Darebin Parklands, which straddle Alphington and Ivanhoe, approximately 10 kilometres northeast of the City of Melbourne. Darebin Creek flows through the Parklands, to join the Yarra River, at Alphington.
Darebin Parklands comprises an area of approximately 40 hectares of urban bushland, containing much native flora and fauna. The park is highly accessible being both on a bus route and adjacent to the Hurstbridge railway line. The digital mosaic below shows some of the fauna inhabiting the park.
This post is part of the Mosaic Monday meme,
and also part of the Blue Monday meme,
and also part of the All Seasons meme.
It's amazing how animals have adapted to our presence. We have raccoons and opossums, turkeys, and now and again a bear wanders into town, or even into a store, in the case of a baby bear not long ago. I guess it's amazing, but sad as well, since we take their land.
ReplyDeleteSome wildlife is making a come back in our area, too. Bobcats and coyotes are being seen on several walking trail in our urban area. Lovely photo.
ReplyDeleteSome cities have done an excellent job of including green space. It is important for the human soul, and critical for wildlife. I find it very encouraging to see the breadth of animals that you have witnessed! Thanks for sharing with Mosaic Monday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great variety of creatures!
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