To travel between Lal Lal and Ballarat, there are two possible roads:
The yellow road to the west is the Midland Highway (A300). The white road via Yendon is more direct and generally quicker.
Right at the moment though, both roads are undergoing roadworks. The highway works have been going since about October, and are expected to be completed in the middle of this year. Not a problem, as I usually take the back road. However, now the back road is all dug up, too. On either route you can find yourself stationary for extended periods, while traffic is reduced to one direction to allow work to proceed. To get anywhere on time it is best to leave home about 20 minutes earlier than normal.
Today while stopped at a roadblock on the highway with the car turned off (no point burning petrol to sit still for 10 minutes) I saw a pair of eagles soaring above me. I scrabbled for my camera, and couldn't open the window because the car was off, but managed to get one recognisable photo:
It was wonderful to see the pair of them gradually make their way to who knows where, floating apparently effortlessly far above us.
5 comments:
Nature always shows us its great beauty.
Happy are the people who observe all the details.
Nature is with you, everywhere you go.
Popping in for an update on your life! Such beautiful birds. There are a pair that I saw a few times on my journey to Nhill last year, but always driving so no chance of a photo. I hope they finish one lot of roadworks soon, before winter! Having said that I am very keen for some decent rain on our garden.
Just think, if it weren't for the traffic delay you would have missed them. A Pollyanna moment.
The graceful gliding of the eagle is beautiful.
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