Great Scott!

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Frogs in Scott creek

Introduction

The hikers went to visit Scott Conservation Park this Sunday and had a very pleasant (albeit slightly muddy) 3 hour walk. We did a section of a large walk published in the walking guide 'Push the Bush' rather than some of our earlier visits to Scott.

While our earlier blogs about Scott were in full-blown spring - see Scott walk and Silver mine - this walk was a winter one - although you couldn't but help notice the first lot of flowers peeking through. It was an interesting trail that took in a few new areas for us - a creek walk, and making our way down a hand made road - as well as some familiar areas. Plenty of frogs (listen to the video).

It was sad to see the Mackereth cottage vandalised by fire - seems such a waste. The walk took in a few previously settled sites - partially cleared, sprouting with jonquils and even the odd Camellia bush! It was is such a good state for a bush that hadn't been tended for a very long time.

Dan says....

Hello readers,

It felt like this park was a new one for us as it looked so different from the last time we visited - especially with the jonquils and camellias out - they were pretty cool. When ever you revisit these places, you always see something new. The seasons make a big difference, as does the H2O (that is water by the way). As we walked on the paths we had to chose the driest parts - but it was pretty muddy everywhere. Dad keeps a big box for dirty shoes in the back of the car.

And now a joke ...


Q. What day do eggs hate the most?

A. Friday

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Photos

Jonquils
A feature of this walk were the spring fields of the fragrant jonquils.

Mackereth Cottage
Burnt due to an arson attack since our last visit

Scott creek
Flowing well

Up the path
Peter and Dan coming up the path

Beautiful camelias
This area once had settlers - now their home plants survive without any attention

Regeneration
Leaves appear from the burnt trunk of this tree

Sundew
Flowering - carnivorous plant

Golden wattle
Dan going in for a close look

Ant hill
Cone shaped as partially washed away