hidden in reeds a black swan sitting on her nest. This would have to be the highlight of the day.
Category Archives: Wildlife
Summer Fun in the Snowy Mountains
The Snowy Mountains are just as exciting in the summer as when they are bathed in white snow of winter
Kookaburra King of Carnarvon Gorge
The kookaburra abounds at the camping area of Carnarvon Gorge. It is evident that they have been fed by many campers as they are quite cheeky, and will take food from your hand, fly into the camp and sit on the chairs or tables waiting for an opportunity to pounce
Adelaide River Jumping Saltwater Crocodiles
Leaping half their body length straight into the air, to snare their free feast, this prehistoric reptile was giving us an incredible display.
Yellow Waters, Kakadu National Park, NT, wildlife cruise at sunset
We saw numerous salt water crocodiles, some extremely close to our cruise runabout. The bird life was prolific with ducks, egrets, eagles, hawks and the most exciting for me was being up close to the jabiru. The birds and the reptiles seemed to be able to live in harmony, or maybe the large “salties” were not hungry
