some geese and an ibis...

Cape Barren geese and ibis at Coolart, Somers...


big birds
strut their special
beauty


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Shadow Shot Sunday 2

wings of an ibis...

ibis at Coolart wetlands, Somers...
The dark red colour appears in the breeding season...


wings of an ibis
signs of nesting
in spring


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Ruby Tuesday Too

nesting ibises...

nesting ibises at Coolart, Somers...


spring life
important ritual of
new beginnings


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Water World Wednesday

Coolart Wetlands

A section of the extensive wetlands at Coolart, Somers.
This area is a favourite breeding ground for water birds!

Birds' wetland haven
Mecca for photos in Spring
Joy of life cycles

Here is one variety

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Theme Day: Perspective

Here is a perspective - living Spring worlds beyond old worlds.
This is the rambling property of Coolart at Somers viewed from inside a room in the old homestead. The property extends all the way to the shores of Westernport Bay.
In 1895, Frederick Sheppard Grimwade bought the estate and built the imposing homestead as the family's country retreat. After various owners from 1907, Tom Luxton purchased the property in 1937 and immediately had the property declared a sanctuary for native wildlife.
Thousands of white ibis nest here each year in Spring.
Now the property is open to the public to view the extensive wetlands and the glorious old homestead.
Often special events such as concerts are held in the grounds of Coolart.
The original inhabitants of Coolart were the Bunurong tribe of Aborigines and it is from the word "Colourt" or "Callert" - their name for nearby Sandy Point - that the present name of Coolart is derived.


A view of the old homestead


Spring breeding in the Coolart wetlands.

Some lifestyles may fade
But living cycles through time
Renewed perspectives
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