Royal Albert Park, Melbourne



Melbourne has many parks but there is none like Royal Albert Park, right in the heart of CBD Melbourne about 4 kms away. It covers an area of 181 hectares and is one of my  favourite places in Melbourne. Walking here is a divine experience. 
The beautiful Albert Park

In addition to many sporting facilities here such as North Park Tennis Club, Royal Park Golf Course, football & soccer ovals, baseball & cricket pitches, State Netball & Hockey Centre, cycling & walking paths, the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit also passes through this park. The grassy hill between the Royal Children's Hospital and the Native Garden is ideal for kite flying during the day. In summers Astronomical Society of Victoria sets up telescopes and conduct evening talks and tours of the night sky from this vantage point. 

Apart from wide grassland and lightly timbered areas, there are many trees such as eucalypts, Casuarina and Aacacias.  In 2005 a wetlands was also developed here due to which many birds such as Black Swan and Eurasian Coots are found here. 
 The Black Swan


 The Eurasian Coot

 The Black Swan is a large bird (about 5 kg in weight and 2m wingspan) and wear identification collars on them, for research through the University of Melbourne. They breed once a year and chicks (cygnets) are a common site here. The Eurasian Coot is a small bird weighing about 0.5kg-1kg with partially-webbed feet. They spend much of their time grazing on the lawn surrounding the lake in large groups.

 Relaxing after a long walk


A very beautiful evening

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