Dear Reader:
At first glance the little creek appears lifeless but on closer examination I spot a Blue Damselfly and a juvenile Eastern Water Skink on the overgrown stonework.
Hahndorf is a tourist town of German heritage about a forty minute drive from Adelaide’s CBD. Best known for handicrafts, galleries, food and souvenirs; it also has quite a wide variety of wildlife hidden in its streets, trees and parks.
I am currently strolling around the Alec Johnston Park which has a small creek running through it, a soldiers’ memorial as well as a playground, rose garden and a heritage shed.
The trees above me are a haven for parrots. I have seen lorikeets and a rosella. However, it is their larger cockatoo cousins the Galahs and Sulphur Crests that make for the best images.
Two species of ducks live in and around the little creek: Pacific Black ducks and Wood or Maned Ducks. Today, a little group of Maned Ducks are dabbling amongst the water plants.
It is early spring and the wildlife is beginning to build up again after the winter hiatus. As with any natural observations weather and time of year are critical. Even a few roses are beginning to bloom.
Finally, I shall avail myself of the many lunch options available in Hahndorf and I am certainly leaning towards Kranskys (German sausages) and Sauerkraut with a serve of Beesting Cake to follow.
Cheers
Baz
Additional notes
This is an easy walk and drive which is quite suitable for families and seniors with public toilets, barbecues, parking and other facilities nearby. It is dog friendly.
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