Monday 7 October 2019

Olive Pink Botanic Garden

The Olive Pink Botanic Garden is a 16ha reserve in Alice Springs, named after its founder, Olive Pink.

When we visited, it was very, very dry and you could see that there had been a fire in at least one part of the reserve.

The shots of Alice Springs from the high point of the Garden give a clear indication as to why this part of the world is called The Red Centre.   And just to add to the dryness, a small Willie Willie formed - this is when you get a small dust storm that looks like a hurricane.

While we were at the (rather good) cafe in the Garden, a female Black Footed Rock Wallaby, which is actually a threatened species, wandered in to see if she could find a snack!  After pausing in the sand-pit to check out the toys, she had to leave and take her Joey - baby - with her!









As you may be able to tell from these pictures - it was hot!

You can find more shots from around the world at Our World Tuesday.  SM


12 comments:

  1. Hari OM
    Oh my, what a treat to see this darling wee critter and her bub! Though one does worry at the familiarity with human presence. A conundrum everywhere for wildlife. YAM xx

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  2. It is a forbidding landscape, Stewart! It must a daily struggle for survival under those conditions.

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  3. It is a tender view, the mother Wallaby and her baby.
    Thanks for sharing!

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  4. Beautiful landscape photos!
    Great photos of the Wallaby mother and baby!
    Have a wonderful week!

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  5. Thanks for the joey shots...needed that today

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  6. Loved the photos of the wallaby.

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  7. Love that landscape and the wallaby mom and baby.

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  8. Mom looks a bit overworked.

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  9. Hello,

    I love the momma Wallaby and her baby. I hope they stay safe. Enjoy your day and have a happy week ahead!

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  10. Love the landscape..very rugged..Great shots of the Wallaby and her baby..SO sad that there are so many endangered animals in this world...Enjoy the rest of your week..

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  11. it's difficult for the flora these periods of drought. Animals also suffer. It's a beautiful place.
    Regards.

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  12. What absolutely cute photos of the wallaby and her baby!

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