Tuesday, 25 August 2009

Arrid Desert or 'Rocky Forest'?

Millions of years ago a glacier carved out this valley sweeping aside all these huge rocks which now make up the hillsides you can see. Over time, the winds blew in dusty soil from afar which settled in wee nooks and crannies. The trees and scrub you see were most likely borne of bird droppings containing seeds which may have become 'airborne' after being ingested some distance away. These droppings landed on the patches of dusty soil and then, ..one day,.... it rained!
When the young baby trees became big enough they were able to support some bird nests and sufficient insect life for the birds to feed their young-nature's real estate, population growth control and sustainability! [every image or first impression has a story to it no matter how dull the outward or initial appearance can sometimes be]

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