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Monday, 21 April 2014

A day at the beach!

I think it's hard to sum up a place with one single image - but this is my attempt at summing up my Australia in a single image.

This is a wombat, on the beach, in the sunshine!  I would also point out that this picture was taken in the middle of the school holidays, about three hours from Melbourne!  (Count the people!)

For those who need to know these things, this picture was taken at Squeaky Beach at Wilsons Promontory National Park.

You really should click on the image!


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33 comments:

  1. CountryMouse21 April 2014 at 16:41

    Wow a wombat on the beach, I never would have imagined it. It is a great depiction of Australia and I love that it was a nice quiet place to be. Great pic.

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  2. Arija21 April 2014 at 17:03

    I know you have to take it easy driving in or out but to see them relaxing on the beach is a pleasure indeed.
    Have a wonderful time there with the family.

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  3. Irma21 April 2014 at 17:49

    Beautiful pictures Stewart.
    Very particular a wombat on the beach.
    So few people on the beach, and that in the school holiday time.
    Happy Easter Monday.
    Greetings Irma

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  4. Fun6021 April 2014 at 18:24

    Doesn't look as though they are dressed for the beach. Is it common to find them there?

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  5. Ela21 April 2014 at 18:48

    Such a wonderful photos !!!
    Happy Easter Monday !

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  6. Unknown21 April 2014 at 19:07

    How lovely! I'm an expat too and the wombat is one animal I've yet to see.

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  7. Carole M.21 April 2014 at 19:18

    very unique Stewart, we don't always expect to see a wombat at the beach but knowing the location, it isn't especially 'unexpected' afterall. Carole at http://snaphappyonline.blogspot.com.au/

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  8. eileeninmd21 April 2014 at 19:23

    Cool critter, I am not familiar with the Wombat and its habitat. I assume they are not usually seen on the beach? Beautiful beach and a great shot. Have a happy day!

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  9. Revrunner21 April 2014 at 19:33

    Lone surfer dude! :-)

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  10. Christian Perrin21 April 2014 at 20:09

    Just stunning! You were lucky to be there at that moment but the pic is also composed so beautifully - works as a landscape shot AND a wildlife portrait.

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  11. Author R. Mac Wheeler21 April 2014 at 21:51

    I will visit one day...but I have about twenty other US states to hit first :)

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  12. thewovenspoke21 April 2014 at 22:36

    Very nice beach shot, looks like my kind of beach, not crowded and a creature of nature there. I want to see a wombat someday.

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  13. Montanagirl21 April 2014 at 23:00

    Wow, what an interesting critter and a great photo of it! How big is he anyway? Like a small dog?

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  14. TexWisGirl21 April 2014 at 23:03

    how awesome!

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  15. Unknown21 April 2014 at 23:22

    That's my kind of beach! No crowds, only nature. :o)

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  16. Karen21 April 2014 at 23:22

    Squeaky beach, what a great name! Love the view and the wombat is so cute!

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  17. Linda W.22 April 2014 at 00:30

    Pretty beach and how cool to see a wombat!

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  18. Sylvia K22 April 2014 at 01:23

    What a delightful post for the day, Stewart!! I love the wombat on "Squeaky Beach"!!! And what a view!! Terrific! Have a great week!

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  19. maryaustria22 April 2014 at 07:42

    Gorgeous! The wombat has chosen a beautiful beach!

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  20. amanda22 April 2014 at 07:52

    I clicked, and it's an outstanding image!
    I've never met a wombat before.
    Wow, what scenery lies behind he & that beach, as well!

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  21. Andrea @ From The Sol22 April 2014 at 09:17

    How is it that he didn't turn and run when you came to take his picture ... are you a Wombat whisperer? Did you talk to him softly and convince him to stay ... that you were not a threat? He is so cute ... wouldn't you like to have him for a pet? Australia ia a wonderful place, with wonderful, interesting animals (and people). I love that you share your Australia with us.

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  22. Ian Smissen22 April 2014 at 10:44

    Seems to be a Wilson's Prom thing. The first time I went to Tidal River in the early 70s, I saw a wombat "paddling" in the surf!

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  23. Spare Parts and Pics22 April 2014 at 13:32

    Wombat!!! I didn't know these were even real! I'm guessing they are quite rare. Cool shot!

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  24. Small City Scenes22 April 2014 at 16:20

    What a neat place to go---no people. Just an old wombat---I've been called worse--Not really. I love the name--Squeaky Beach where you may get squeaky clean. MB

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  25. Anonymous22 April 2014 at 16:50

    What a charming picture!

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  26. Cynthia22 April 2014 at 21:08

    How lucky for the wombat, a whole beautiful beach all to himself!

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  27. Hootin Anni22 April 2014 at 22:26

    Cute wombat.
    I'm trying to count the people but the sand pebbles get in the way.

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  28. Camila Rafaela Felippi22 April 2014 at 22:57

    Omg, so amazing! I've never see a wombat! It's beautiful :D

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  29. Tanya Breese23 April 2014 at 01:31

    oh how lucky to see this in nature!!

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  30. chai-and-chardonnay.blogspot.com23 April 2014 at 05:59

    What is a wombat? Never seen one nor heard of iy before! A day at the beach? Would be perfect!

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  31. Sallie (FullTime-Life)24 April 2014 at 10:29

    I love an uncrowded beach! Oregon has them, but you really have to search to find them here in Florida.

    I wouldn't mind seeing a wombat on my "private" beach. Though it would probably be a huge surprise. Not the kind of animal one expects on a beach, at least in my experience.

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  32. Unknown25 April 2014 at 15:24

    Such a cool photo. The wombat is having a holiday too.

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  33. Kenneth Cole Schneider14 May 2014 at 03:02

    I clicked on the image and not only got a great view of the Wombat but I could see all the people that I thought you were imagining.

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