Wednesday, 2 December 2009

Rockdale, Bicentennial Park, pond

I was driving past Bicentennial Park at Rockdale last week and noticed that these algal blooms have covered a large proportion of the ponds here. The unusual green cover looks picturesque but I don't believe that it would be particularly good for the ponds and wildlife in the area.
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32 comments:

  1. christinaWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 08:52:00 GMT+11

    in some Hallo, we have the same problem in some waters here in summer. have a nice week!

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  2. Leah C. DancelWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 10:23:00 GMT+11

    Algae in large proportion are detrimental to aquatic ecology of the park. Nice pics.

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  3. CathyWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 10:31:00 GMT+11

    Gives the lake a weird appearance - wonder what the ducks think about it
    That first shot look like the top of a bath of water lol

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  4. MaritesWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 10:36:00 GMT+11

    i do hope that there's not much bad affecting the ponds and the wildlife by the algae. Nice captures!

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  5. eileeninmdWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 11:40:00 GMT+11

    I agree with Matires, I hope it does not affect the wildlife that is in the ponds. Great photos.

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  6. UnknownWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 14:08:00 GMT+11

    what a beautiful, relaxing place. great shots!

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  7. Quilt WorksWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 15:40:00 GMT+11

    Love it. Hazy lazy summer days :-)


    ... Visit my contribution "Martha's Vineyard Sunset"

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  8. CarlettaWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 16:48:00 GMT+11

    When I see this green I always think it needs to rain - a lot. :)
    The ducks don't seem to mind.
    Nice shots.

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  9. EbieWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 16:57:00 GMT+11

    Though algae may have ill effects, the photos are great!

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  10. Photo CacheWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 17:08:00 GMT+11

    You are right, our posts are quite similar today, both green and both featuring reflections. Love all the lushness.

    Thanks for visiting http://ewok1993.wordpress.com

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  11. JapaWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 17:48:00 GMT+11

    The algae growth must have some negative effect on the lake. But those are nice frames.

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  12. UnknownWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 17:57:00 GMT+11

    The green is nice - does add to the photo :)

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  13. GunillaWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 18:03:00 GMT+11

    Great shots.
    Thanks for sharing and for visiting me too

    Have a nice day
    Gunilla in Sweden

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  14. Rinkly RimesWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 18:23:00 GMT+11

    It certainly looks good, but I'm sure it's not welcome. Except that I read they can now make Green Oil out of algae!

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  15. Julian DavisWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 18:29:00 GMT+11

    Great place to relax . Excellent photo.

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  16. TaniaWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 18:38:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful place and nice photos!:-)

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  17. RandiWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 19:04:00 GMT+11

    Nice scenery. The green colour is a lovely contrast but I don´t like algae in my pond.

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  18. AlWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 19:26:00 GMT+11

    Jim, were you and Ewok took photos in the same place? Haha. As usual very nice place to visit!

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  19. LindzWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 20:27:00 GMT+11

    it looks like grass, algaes are everywhere at the moment it seems

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  20. Gemma WisemanWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 20:33:00 GMT+11

    Interesting water worlds at Rockdale! So long since I visited there! All I remember are lots of old homes being renovated hugging the line of coast!

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  21. edenWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 20:41:00 GMT+11

    This is so sad to see, its spreading anywhere. I just hope that can be stopped from spreading more..

    Great shots

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  22. Maggie MayWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 20:47:00 GMT+11

    A great place to visit.Pity about the green algae. It does look good though.
    We have had none stop rain for over a month and that can't be good either. Wish we could share it!

    Nuts in May

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  23. JimWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 22:01:00 GMT+11

    AL, the two places are so far apart across the world but look so similar.

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  24. GreensboroDailyPhotoWednesday, 2 December 2009 at 22:49:00 GMT+11

    So hard to imagine algae this time of year for us in NC! I want to be at that park and jump into your photo on this cold and rainy inclement weather day!

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  25. DimpleThursday, 3 December 2009 at 01:00:00 GMT+11

    I have seen similar blooms in shallow waters here, also.
    Thanks for the visit!

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  26. Elaine YimThursday, 3 December 2009 at 02:23:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful scenery and a great place to spend the day.

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  27. DeniseinVAThursday, 3 December 2009 at 02:41:00 GMT+11

    I can just feel the warmth in those lovely photos.

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  28. RHThursday, 3 December 2009 at 04:46:00 GMT+11

    Lovely photo.

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  29. BlossomFlowerGirlThursday, 3 December 2009 at 06:27:00 GMT+11

    Algae seems to be a problem in many parks and waterways.
    A lovely set of photos.
    Melbourne Daily Photo

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  30. Icy BCThursday, 3 December 2009 at 06:50:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful photos!

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  31. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Thursday, 3 December 2009 at 10:01:00 GMT+11

    In Borneo, we got some of these algea to feed our ducks.

    Mum wasn't organic or anything, she just wanted to keep her cost low.

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  32. Maria BergWednesday, 9 December 2009 at 18:46:00 GMT+11

    No it is not good for the pond - hope all work out well before everything will die in the pond.

    MB

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