A walk through Batemans Reserve this afternoon. Approximate time 5.30pm. Slight drizzle so sheltered

 beneath a tree for five minutes and discovered an Orb Weaver above. Unperturbed by our presence, it deftly

 captured a blow fly that entered its lair. 

When the drizzle had eased, I moved on ahead and was lucky enough to catch a glimpse of about four or

 five Eastern Grey Kangaroos. The last to retreat is seen here staring back at me.

The reserve is one of the largest intact valley heath forests in Melbourne and contains  

 many threatened plant species.

A Crane Fly hanging from a Rosy Hyacinth Orchid, Dipodium Roseum.

A Grass Tree, Xanthorrhoea species.

 A gem of a place. Hope it remains so .