citylikeyou — Bat Watching At Yarra Bend Park

Melbourne / Park

Each evening at dusk, thousands of bats fly from the park to feed on fruit trees all over Melbourne, in what seems like an endless stream. It’s an incredible display by nature in a city environment.

Website
parkweb.vic.gov.au

Address
Bat Watching At Yarra Bend Park, Yarra Bend Park, Melbourne, Australia

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Current city: Melbourne

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I was born in 1989 in country NSW, Australia. Since graduating in 2010 with a Bachelor of Design, I live in Melbourne where I embark on self initiated projects - the most satisfying kind. Most of my exploration is within the fields of collage, illustration, animation and photography. Whilst in Melbourne I also work as a freelance designer to save dollars for overseas adventures. Coming home to Melbourne post-travel only reinforces my appreciation of this city.

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