I had my Zumba class this morning, and right afterwards I headed to Banjo Paterson Reserve for a leisurely walk in search of inspiration. With Egidio’s challenge in mind, I chose not to wander too far. Instead, I stayed in one area, and paid closer attention to the little details around me, as if I was “stuck in place” .

I always smile when I hear ducks noisily quacking around. They are a permanent resident of this wetlands.

But, I was surprised to spot this huge, solitary Australasian Darter sitting quietly on the bridge railing. Known as the “snakebird” for its long, snake-like neck, it looked perfectly at home beside the water. It stayed remarkably still, almost posing for my camera, while keeping a watchful eye on the pond below. 

As autumn drew to a close, some leaves continued to burst with vibrant colour, while the others hung on briefly before their final fall.

This experience turned out to be a wonderful reminder that inspiration can often be found in the most ordinary places when we take the time to look.