Peter Murrell Reserve

We were scheduled to walk from Summerleas Road towards Leslie Vale, but due to the absence of Bob, Tas took an executive decision to change the walk to the Peter Murrell Reserve. There were only 9 of us so it was no problem, in fact, I was happy as it was not too strenuous after the D.L. (Earlier post)  Steady walking and no steep ascent/descent.

Despite weather warnings about rain for today, we had almost perfect walking weather. Somewhat overcast and just warm enough.

After taking off at a cracking pace, we settled down for the day at a nice, steady walk. The area covered included one that had been burnt in the near past and things seemed to be coming back nicely. A few birds were identified along the way by our resident experts.

Waiting

Battle of the GPS

On the way

New territory, a regeneration area

Trees are coming back

Interested locals

Typical regeneration

Sleeping Beauty & Mt. Wellington

Plant berry thing

Lots of bracken

Another track

Looking towards Margate

Not a happy chappy

Interesting fungus

Walking along

Pond with Mt. Wellington in background

Swamp hens

Lunch in shelter looking across above pond.

Goggle Earth

Map

Elevation profile

Time

There were 9 walkers and we covered 9.75km in 3.10 hours.

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