Gilgandra Flora Reserve was our first stop today. It was a bit cool and windy but we had a nice wander. There was plenty of colour and a few birds making interesting calls.
We did identify a Spiny cheeked honey eater although we didn’t get a decent photo. Couldn’t figure out what the second bird was till we looked at the photo.
The last was a tree creeper of some description. Photos not very helpful. (one tail from below, and one blurry) he was buzzing around a tree trunk and wouldn’t sit still.
The local Rotary and Lions clubs both built shelters at this reserve but apparently the group who looked after it has disbanded and is no longer active. Was still a lovely way to start the day.
We took a deviation through the Warrumbungle NP to admire the amazing mountains and came upon a number of big noticeboards in a number of places with planets on them. These are part of a solar system drive apparently. Interesting info about each planet on the noticeboard.
We bypassed Tamworth and cut through a mountain pass instead, passing through bushy mountains with huge granite rocks.
Makes me a bit worried about what we face in the days to come.
We made it to our home for the week about 3 and the owner was here to welcome us. It is lovely and will keep us sheltered and warm. Lots of wood for the log fire is all ready to go.
Off to bed now as we have a big cold and wet day tomorrow.
Luvapuzzle 