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Christine and I decided a walk was in order. Thompsons Lake in Beeliar has always been a bit of a draw for me, even if the mosquitoes sometimes make you regret the decision by the end. The air was still and the sun, thankfully, was out.
The expansive, often dry, bed of Thompsons Lake, Beeliar, shows the unique landscape found just south of Fremantle.
The usual tracks were relatively quiet, not too many other folk about, which is always a bonus in my book. We headed towards the drier sections of the lake, where the reeds give way to open grassy areas.
The interesting thing about the lake is the stark contrast between the open water (when there is water, that is) and the surrounding bushland.
The hardy bushland surrounding Thompsons Lake, a mix of low trees and scrub, provides a vital habitat and stark contrast to the open water.
The trees are low and sturdy, built to withstand the harsh summers, and the undergrowth is a mix of scrub and wildflowers – at least, when they're in season. This time of year, everything is a bit more subdued.
We continued our walk, further away from the central wetlands when we noticed a burned-out tree. Christine thought it was the perfect spot to stop and take a photo.
Christine poses inside the charred remains of a tree along the walking trail at Thompsons Lake.
I’m not entirely sure why, but she seemed quite taken with it. Each to their own, I suppose. It’s a nice reminder that life still finds a way. All in all, not a bad way to spend an afternoon in Beeliar.
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