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Day 18 – Not so Bland? March 12th

Day 18 – March 12th. We drove from Goobang NP just North East of Parkes to Tooleybuc. (648km)

Day 15 Wet and Mild-March 9th

Unlike at the theme park we were trying to stay as dry as we could as we packed up the car. We were sad to leave the very hospitable home base of Murray and Ann Diment and start the drive home. It had been our intention to head inland ( possibly to Charleville and downContinue reading “Day 15 Wet and Mild-March 9th”

Day 14. Glasshouse Mountains and time with relatives. March 8th

A quiet start to the day have an opportunity to see a pale headed rosella ( which I miraculously recognised) from the outdoor table at Murray and Ann’s place. And a pied butcherbird ( with sweet song) 10 am saw us all heading for the Glasshouse Mountains( in two vehicles) on a scenic journey withContinue reading “Day 14. Glasshouse Mountains and time with relatives. March 8th”

Day 13 visiting friends and rellies March 7th

Today , after a very hot and difficult night, Erica had an early bird walk before we spent the morning with Pip, Andy , Mary and the boys enjoying just catching up as one more before we headed off after lunch. First stop was Zuly and Orlando’s place ( Zuly used to work with TrevContinue reading “Day 13 visiting friends and rellies March 7th”

Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th

A few of us started the day with another 6 am walk where we got a bit wet and got another view of some of the usual birds here. The grevilleas were looking beautiful still After breakfast we headed down the hill again. As we met out the front the king parrots were coming inContinue reading “Day 11 Wetlands watching March 5th”

Day 10 Walking near O’Reilly’s March 4th.

We started the day with another 6 am walk near the campground. We saw a female regent Bowerbird and also a male satin one looking very blue and shiny. The golden whistler was also showing nicely as was the white headed pigeon. We were also lucky to see one of the ( now rare) pademelonsContinue reading “Day 10 Walking near O’Reilly’s March 4th.”

Day 9 Down to the Kerry Valley – March 3rd

We travelled down to the Kerry Valley and stopped near to many water sources to watch for various birds. There were also heaps of butterflies around, including these ( lemon migrants?) That were on the ground sipping the moisture on the banks of the dam We stopped for lunch in Beaudesert for our packed lunchContinue reading “Day 9 Down to the Kerry Valley – March 3rd”

Day 8- March 2nd. First full Day at O’Reilly’s

We started the day with a 6am walk along the Booyang and Border track.!! We are on a very steep learning curve but this was a great start. Many of the birds along the walk to the tree walk are used to this early walk and look for the walnut treats that are offered. IContinue reading “Day 8- March 2nd. First full Day at O’Reilly’s”

Day 7 March 1- Brisbane rellies

After a night in swag at Pip and Andy’s place on the decking we were greeted by 3 kookaburras on the fence. They were probably wondering what the heck we were up to. We enjoyed lots of good chats and a lovely bbq lunch and rest of merlot with the rellies before we realised thatContinue reading “Day 7 March 1- Brisbane rellies”

Day 6 Feb 29 After the sunrise at Sundown NP

Sunrise was about 5am. Lots of unfamiliar bird sounds greeted us this morning. By 7:30 we were on our way again, picking our way back out over the rocky track. We drove back through the huge entrance gate and retraced our way through Ballandean station ( established 1840). Driving in yesterday through two sets ofContinue reading “Day 6 Feb 29 After the sunrise at Sundown NP”