Melbourne

I arrived in Melbourne Sunday afternoon, and after dropping off my suitcase, got instructions to the nearest park, and was off to find more birds. I didn't expect to see such a vacant downtown area - hardly any traffic and virtually empty sidewalks. As it turned out, it was the day after White Night - an all night arts and music faire that ended Sunday morning. By the time I returned from my walk, the restaurants were open and the streets were full. During the two hours I was away walking and viewing the sites in a park, life had returned to the city.

Fitzroy Gardens has the look of the many parks I caught glimpses of in Sydney. It is remarkable how many parks I saw in the two cities. Obviously a treasure for Australians.

View from north entrance

Conservatory facade

Conservatory panorama

Here is a sampling of the birds seen in Fitzroy Gardens and along Enterprise Street in Melbourne.

Magpie Lark

Spotted Dove

Australian Magpie

House Sparrow

Needs identification

Silver Gull

Australian Wood Duck