Wetland Life

 

It's a bit lucky to find a stray kangaroo in the vicinity of the wetland that I visit. This was was a large one so I was careful not to go too close in case it became defensive and possibly dangerous. What was concerning was that it seemed to not be well. This close up of its face shows that it has an eye infection. It would definitely kick up a fuss if a vet tried to treat the eye, so I just hope it is able to fight off the infection. 

Now onto the wetland itself. It is a serene place with a curved boardwalk across the main patch of water. It feels like a secret world where humans and animals share something in trust with nature. This kind of place is good for a visitor's wellbeing. 

These Moorhens were hanging around the swan next like they were waiting for something. I hope they did not have intentions of harming the cygnets still to hatch. I'm starting to think they are the reason for the demise of the Eurasian Coot chicks back in April. I wonder... 

Ah, the reason for visiting the wetland so many times lately has been so see how the swan nesting couple are getting along. At the time of this visit, the male (?) was swimming about while the other was keeping the eggs warm. A passerby told me that there was about a week to go before the hatching. Certainly all six eggs were intact when the nesting swan stood to move a few about. There was a general feeling of expectation and hope amongst the people who came to check the nest out, like I was doing. I didn't just take still photos. I made a number of video recordings and coupled them together into one with music composed by by brother Phillip. This video can be viewed HERE. Enjoy.