16 March 2013

on a sunny Saturday ...

Along the foreshore of Wangi-Wangi (pron. wan-jee) today. I'd really hoped I may have found certain water-birds, Crake or Rail; I'd been told have been around recently.  Neither have I ever seen before, so it would've been a real buzz if I had. 

It probably wasn't the best time of day, being early afternoon.   Still I enjoyed the walk, and change of scenery, and took a few pics to share with you; more views of Lake Macquarie.

 
In the shade of the Casuarinas (She-Oaks)
 

Maned (Wood) Ducks sound much like a cat meowing
 
 Female Maned (Wood) Duck, swims alongside a boat
 
 

Much further along, and the boys were out in force; racing their sail-boats
 
 
 
 
 

while others took to the air
 
or hot-footed it over the water
 
fun days

20 comments:

eileeninmd said...

What a great day, lots of pretty scenery. And the Wood Ducks are pretty. Wonderful photos, have a happy weekend!

Montanagirl said...

What a fun post! It's so pretty there! I have never seen a Maned Duck before. The water activities look like great fun, although I like my feet on the ground.

Joop Zand said...

Lovely shots Carole..... i like it.

Greetings, Joop

Irma said...

Beautiful pictures Carole, so you can see the beautiful weather, delicious on a jet ski in the sea.
The ducks you have very well captured, my compliments.
Greetings Irma

John @ Beans and I on the Loose said...

Looks wonderful and peaceful until the occasional obnoxious jet-ski comes roaring by. Oops, the old man in me just slipped out.

TexWisGirl said...

sweet wood ducks! i love those trees coming down in the 2nd shot. :)

Grandma Barb's This and That said...

Even though you didn't see the water birds you were looking for you got some great photos. I love the ones of the sailboats!

Bob Bushell said...

Warm and sunny day, and the ducks, love 'em.

Deanna said...

Looks like a fun, fun summer day. Something I am looking forward to with eagerness Those sailboats are all quite handsome.

Dianne said...

Isn't it nice to be out walking with our camera .....capturing whatever comes across our path? Those sail-boats look gorgeous with the wind in their sails and ducks are always make for a pretty picture.

Karen said...

Beautiful images Carole, such a lovely place to be.

diane b said...

Its all happening there on the lake. I think that I would prefer a stroll along the side of the lake down that inviting path.

Jan Castle said...

Looks like you had a fun time with your camera!!!

Dzjiedzjee said...

Very nice sereies!

Greetings from the Netherlands,
DzjieDzjee

Lisa Gordon said...

This looks like a wonderful place to be with a camera, Carole! Beautiful photographs. I just love wood ducks. I find their colors amazing.

Hope you've had a great weekend!

Phil Slade said...

Sorry you didn't see the crakes and rails Carole. Never the easiest birds to see - very secretive. Never mind, you took some great action shots and the Maned Duck is very unusual.

Seraphinas Phantasie said...

Wonderful photos of the different sailing boats. Beautiful !!!

Stewart M said...

I do like Wood Ducks - we had them land on our roof once!

Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

Sharyl said...

Carole, I love the photo of the walkway and the 2nd one with the tree limbs hanging over! If you happen over to my blog you'll see that we started the first week of Spring with another blizzard! Also wanted to make sure you noticed that this is the last week for "i heart macro." Sad news since I met you there! Hope all's well with you...

Kay said...

Looks like everybody is having a good time enjoying the nice weather. I like the second picture with the tree branches above.