I enjoyed a walk to the local lake and along the Elster Creek with some of the local birders late Saturday afternoon. Many of the resident birds are starting to nest and raise chicks. It is a noisy, busy time with much activity. Several neighbourhood locals are keeping an eye on the breeding swans and sadly the cygnet count has already gone from 6 to 3 in a few weeks. I daresay the foxes at the golf course are also raising young.
Spring along Elster Creek, Elwood, Victoria
Elsternwick Lake Swamphens, Elsternwick, Victoria
Elsternwick Lake Swan family
one of the cygnets
A watchful parent…
Elsternwick Lake Little Pied Cormorant
The Gap Year and Beyond 
Your photos are amazing! Love that red beak! 😍👍
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Thanks Jill
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Ah, yes, lucky you. Winter is in your rear view mirror and ours is in my headlights…in a few months.
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yeah, I am a bit over short cold days…much prefer the longer days, seems more to life than just commuting to work and home again in the dark…I look forward to long warm days…
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