In Melbourne, Australia, there is a lake in Westgate Park, where the water turns pink for several years in a row in the warm season. Many locals fear that this shade is the result of pollution. But this is not the case. High temperatures, plenty of sunshine, lack of precipitation leads to an increase in the concentration of salt in the water. And algae, which are in the salt crust of the lake, begin to secrete beta-carotene. It is he who gives the water such an unusual shade.
The lake first changed color in 2012 and has since turned pink almost every year. Both locals and tourists are eager to see it. You can take unusual photos against the background of pink water.
In different parts of the lake, the shade of the water is different. Therefore, the reservoir should be bypassed completely.
“Come here on a hot sunny day for the perfect shot,” the locals advise.
Such an unusual color of the water can persist until late autumn. In Australia, autumn is the period from March to May.
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Birds swim in the lake, but the authorities advise people not to go into the unusual water. This is fraught with skin problems. Algae can release toxins that are harmful to health.
“There are signs everywhere with terrible symbols: 'Don't come near, he will kill.' And the smell, I can tell you, is not a pleasant one,”Svetlana Belenkaya, who recently visited the lake, warns on a page in the social network.
Overlooking Westgate Park and the pink reservoir is the Melbourne Bridge, one of the longest in the country. A beautiful view of this building opens from the shore of the lake.
Looking at the pink lake is not the only way to spend time in the park. Its territory offers a breathtaking view of the mouth of the Yarra River and the city itself. You can also have a picnic there. “The barbecue and picnic areas are free of charge and available for public use on a first come, first served basis,” the administration said.
Before the emergence of the park, during the Second World War, an aircraft factory and an airfield were located on this territory. Then for 23 years there was a landfill.
When they decided to improve the area, various trees and shrubs were planted there. As a result, Westgate Park has become home to a variety of bird species including ibises, ducks, gulls, pelicans, and swans.