On Monday I set off to explore a new walk I had discovered by accident. The trail was nothing like I expected and given I didn't wear my hiking boots, I was slipping all over the place. The path was more like an empty riverbed, and would definitely be dangerous during wet weather.
I reached a point where I decided it would be safer to come back with proper footwear and my hiking poles as the track was wildly unpredictable.
I was just about to turn around when I noticed a kangaroo grazing in the brush directly in front of me. It was a joey who hadn't heard me approach, but hopped off quickly once it noticed me.
The doe wasn't particularly bothered by my presence and kept foraging. I walked slowly keeping my distance. Seeing kangaroos up close you get an opportunity to see how they blend into their surroundings, disappearing from view as the plants camouflage them. This I captured when they bounded off. I could see them, then they virtually disappeared. If someone else had of walked by at that moment, I doubt they would have been able to see them at all. I felt extremely blessed with this unexpected encounter.
It was at this point I headed back to my car, taking in the mile upon mile of ancient virgin bushland and granite outcrops. It is extremely refreshing seeing such pristine nature reserves. I was just about to get into my car when I noticed a kookaburra resting on a branch in a tree. I took a moment to capture a couple of photographs before heading off on another adventure...
