This pond was originally a brickpit which was going to be redeveloped as a tennis complex, as part of Olympic Park for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. During construction, the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog was discovered living here, so the development was moved and the habitat was protected. The Brickpit Ring Walk was built to allow visitors to view the habitat from above. I featured this walkway here a couple of months back. On a return visit there were some great clouds above which were reflected in the pond below, so it was worth photographing again. Friday, 21 August 2009
Homebush Bay, Brickpit Ring Walk
This pond was originally a brickpit which was going to be redeveloped as a tennis complex, as part of Olympic Park for the Sydney 2000 Summer Olympics. During construction, the endangered Green and Golden Bell Frog was discovered living here, so the development was moved and the habitat was protected. The Brickpit Ring Walk was built to allow visitors to view the habitat from above. I featured this walkway here a couple of months back. On a return visit there were some great clouds above which were reflected in the pond below, so it was worth photographing again. 
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
A walkway on the water! How cool!
ReplyDeleteTotally amazing view! Wish I could get Downunder.
ReplyDeleteThose clouds look like cotton floating by! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThat's quite a walkway. What a great way to see nature without trampling it under.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very cool image. Love it. Happy skywatching.
ReplyDeleteHow kewl is this! Lovely view of beautiful skies and reflections.
ReplyDeleteHugs and blessings,
The clouds look as if they are about to break out in close harmony.
ReplyDeleteWe will be having the sailing event belonging to the 2012 Olympics in Dorset. Now, there's a link!
Clever move ... to protect the habitation. Never been on this part yet.
ReplyDeleteTerrific shot!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice weekend:)
Nice photo whenever I visit your blog I always end up scrolling thru several posts and really enjoy seeing your part of the world
ReplyDeleteBeautiful reflection, and what an interesting story behind the pond!
ReplyDeleteSo nice to be able to click on this and see it in a bigger view. How wonderful to be able to walk this and have a wee look.
ReplyDeletespirithelpers
I'm happy to hear that the Bell frogs still have their little world.
ReplyDeleteGood picture also, of course!
A beautiful scene of clouds floating in the sky.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that the frog's habitat was preserved and great for the people too. Beautiful picture!
ReplyDeleteI'm wondering if you've ever seen the frog? Funny to think of such a small creature completely upsetting development's plans...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot and great environmental feeling.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations for all you.
Luiz Ramos
Interesting story. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBarb, I haven't actually seen the frog up close. They keep people quite far away from their habitat, so they aren't disturbed.
ReplyDeleteI like the golden colors and the reflections in the water! Grand view!
ReplyDeleteImpressive! I love reflections.
ReplyDeleteThat would be an interesting walkway to take. Thanks for visiting my blog.
ReplyDeletei love such photos of sky reflection! Love the blues!
ReplyDeleteGreat shot...what a good idea to have that walkway...an interesting story..
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing walkway.
ReplyDeleteYea for the frogs and for the people who enjoy nature...
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteCool walkway. Beautiful skywatch shot.
ReplyDeleteVery nice walkway with pond of water and fabulous sky overhead.
ReplyDeleteThat's great that the habitat was protected. Beautiful shot of a beautiful place. I love the reflection.
ReplyDeleteThat is pretty cool. I'm glad that they made their way clear to protect the pond.
ReplyDeleteJ Bar: Nice sky shot with a neat reflection. thanks for your SWF.
ReplyDeleteNice to have a walkway around it. I like the reflection photo! Great clouds.
ReplyDeleteI want to stroll over from Waikiki.
ReplyDeleteAloha-
Comfort Spiral
The bell frog..wow. Nice story.
ReplyDeleteI like the color of the clouds in the water. Nice photo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - looks like a place I would love to visit!
ReplyDeleteThis is lovely.. especially the reflection of the clouds in the water
ReplyDeleteJ Bar:
ReplyDeleteGreat photo of the water and walkway. How on earth do you keep up two blogs and make it around to comment so much?
I like those clouds. I keep meaning to do the brickpit walk (and keep forgetting).
ReplyDeleteJan, I only update this Sydney blog daily. My other blog just contains some of the best photos from my local area.
ReplyDeletelovely blue in the sky.
ReplyDeleteGreat photo taking in the reflection. Thanks for sharing with sky watch friday.
ReplyDeleteThis is such an amazing shot and great reflection!
ReplyDeleteLovely reflections..frogs must be happy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteNice clouds and walkway.
ReplyDeleteNow that is one cool walkway that seems to be walking too with long spindly legs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, especially when enlarged!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by!
Superb shot.
ReplyDeleteThis reflection shot is fascinating!
ReplyDeleteSuch variety to your pix and always nicely composed. I don't know whether I told you I am having trouble finding the movie you suggested at our local movie stores I looked it up online though and it got fantastic reviews.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shot!
ReplyDeleteNice skies out your way! And the ring walk is interesting! We have wooden walkways here in the US to protect some marshlands habitat. I like your Cooks River shots, especially the sunsets last Friday!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful SWF!
ReplyDeleteI think its great, nice contrast with the sky and the clouds, stunning!!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice SWF
lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat clouds! Great to have a walkway to view the endangered frogs.
ReplyDeleteJanice.
Such a beauty!
ReplyDeleteYes, as long as a tiny frog can commandeer to move an Olympic tennis court; the world is a better place!
ReplyDeleteA great walkway to give people who are interested an opportunity to see without being seen.
It is nice to know that the city is so environmentally conscious. I think it is so much better than a tennis court.
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful the habitat was protected. Lovely shot.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad to read that habitats for endangered species are being preserved in your part of the world too.
ReplyDeleteIt does make a lovely shot! Great story to go with the view, too.
ReplyDeleteLovely clouds and reflection. Fascinating walkway. I read the information on the frog and can see from the distribution map why it needs conserving.
ReplyDeletereally worth the photo!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful view of the walkway. Lovely scenery.
ReplyDeleteGood capture of the sky and its reflection. And what a good gesture for preseving the frog's habitat.
ReplyDeleteReally nice SWF shot, and good news that the habitat was not destroyed for a game that is more moveable than the frogs!
ReplyDeleteI like the soft reflections in the pond.
ReplyDeleteYou've got beautiful skies all over the place! Happy Friday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI like how the clouds are checking out the wildlife, too!
what a great Hallmark card picture!! very nice
ReplyDeleteWhat a surreal experience that would be to walk on the walkway with the sky above and sky (reflected) below. This was a wonderful photo and the description was quite interesting.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend!
Love those clouds--they look painted on!
ReplyDeleteLove it!
ReplyDeletethats a neat photo, thank you for popping by my blog.
ReplyDeleteGill in Canada
Very nice.
ReplyDeleteAwesome place - an amaizing boardwalk :)
ReplyDeleteOh...what a pristine sky...great scene for us to enjoy...
ReplyDeletemarvelous!
ReplyDeleteInteresting shot :)
ReplyDeleteGreat walkway - cool shot. I like the somewhat sparse background
ReplyDeleteSo glad someone cared enough to protect the frog and its environnment. What a great idea to build the walkway!
ReplyDeleteLooks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteVery nice reflections and an outstanding shot!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and intelligent monument.
ReplyDeleteThanks very much for sharing interesting photos and story. I enjoy reading this post.
Samantha
Wireless Home Alarm Security Systems
Love the cloud !!
ReplyDeleteHey Jim
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful click. And the information you give are very much relevant to our industry. I guess we need to recommend your blogs to the tourist that arrive in Sydney. As a Wheelchair Maxi Taxi Service company in Sydney I would sure recommend your blogs to the passengers that arrive. They can have a handful of information before going or choosing there trips. Keep clicking and posting. Cheers !