A part of our small, grassy-woodland urban park is being allowed to regenerate. For the humans participating in the project, this mostly involves assiduous weeding and a small amount of replanting, but most of the hard work is being done by the land itself. The birds and other wild creatures (ie. two skinks and some butterflies) are embracing the changes.
I like my spear grasses straight off the plant.
From paddock to plate –
Fast food –
So fresh, so nutritious, so grand.
This is my place. This is my home.
From this watchtower, I behold you on your knees,
creating a space for us to live together and apart.
My retreat from mankind’s constant intrusions.
Peace and quiet, ladies and gentlemen, peace and quiet.
Kind Regards.
Tracy.
Reflections of An Untidy Mind 
Smiling ear to ear. Peace and quiet are yours, Tracy.
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They seem to know it is for them, Lois.
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Lovely Tracy and much appreciated.
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Thanks, Anne. 🙂
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Glad it worked / is working out.
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Thanks.
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It’s good to hear that the birds are appreciating all your efforts on their behalf. I, too, will climb aboard the peace and quiet train.
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They are, Liz. We are chugging/trucking along.
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🙂
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Wonderful project.
Love the bird shots, especially the Red Wattlebird. I never noticed the pattern and colour under the tail feathers before.
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It is nice to see the change, Vicki. The wattlebirds come down to brush we’ve left lying on the ground quite often. It is their chance to be close to the ground without having to be on the ground so they can fly away quickly if danger approaches.
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I love your poem and your story and the last photo is so perfectly balanced..A lovely post.
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Thank you, Judy. I am going to borrow the words of a song. I love it when the birds have that “peaceful, easy feeling”. They are so much easier to photograph.
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I think birds are the hardest creatures to photograph. Insects are the easiest. They sit still.
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Except the flying insects. 🙂 I’m always so envious of other’s butterfly photos.
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oh yes, that. I have a few good ones but yes.. generally hard to shoot on the wing and they don’t alight for long.
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So wonderful!!
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It seems the least we can do, Jo. Btw, I visited Fowles Street the other day. What a gorgeous garden the residents have created there.
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Isn’t it?! So inviting!
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Must be so rewarding for those people working so hard to give nature a sounder footing to see the transformation!
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I hope so, Dries. It has taken us a while to find our stride but I think the enthusiasm is mounting.
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Well I am supporting and cheering you all the way!
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Thank you.
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A witty take on a worthwhile project. What fun!
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Thanks, Margaret. 🙂
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I love this, Tracy. 💚
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Thank you, Martha.
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Peace and quiet to you too, Tracy. The urban park seems like a haven.
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Thank you, Jane. A few small changes can make a big difference.
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The second bird photo looks like he’s taking a selfie. Hahahahaha.
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Perhaps it wanted its photo on someone’s blog. 😄
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This is so lovely Tracy!
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Thank you, Darren.
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I read your post with great delight, Tracy!
Firstly, because work is being done towards regeneration of a green urban space. Secondly, because of the cuties – you manage to capture the dynamism & vivacity of these lovely creatures.
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Thank you, Ju-Lyn. It is a real privilege to be involved in this work.
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