The Artful Beauty

The artful beauty of Hyde Park drew me back a second time with a friend this visit, so astounded by the huge Morton Bay fig trees that were planted here in this park in 1897 I wanted to spend more time here exploring the micro environments that have sprung up in and around these magnificent trees.

The root systems of these massive beauties are fascinating, some of the roots are so high off the ground providing natural curving seats and as they curve and sprawl out from these trees they drew our attention and we discovered tiny wonderlands of creatures almost hidden from view.

Perhaps one of the oldest purpose planted parks in Perth these trees are thriving and have created such a restful place, if only they could speak, what tales they could tell. 

In the middle of the man-made lake there is a safe haven for all the water birds to live free from the threat of suburban predators that would threaten the survival of the many species of birds who dwell here.

We also discovered some female grass trees which unlike the male of the species have ball-like flowers springing from them. 

In recent years there has been a native garden planted here at the park, however, all the large gum trees had died, which was really sad to see, perhaps the intense summer we have endured this year proved to much for them.

Of all the birds the Ibis and the Spoonbill really captivated us, we spent a great deal of time sitting on the grass observing these beautiful birds and watching them hunting for food. 

Walking around the park and acknowledging all life we discovered proved to be an enchanting experience, never content to simply walk on a path around a park both of us see deeper into the mysteries of the natural world that surrounds us, and despite the large number of people in the park it was as if we were the only people here, lost in our own little realm as we focused on the captivating beauty of Mother Nature........