birdspots

Pine Creek, Aug 2021

[A stop on the Darwin and Kakadu Trip, Aug-Sep 2021 trip] Pine Creek is a small town 225km south of Darwin, 92km north of Katherine, and somewhere you might find yourself passing through on the way onto or from the Kakadu Highway, which starts just outside the town. Weirdly, none of the tourist websites for Pine CreekContinue reading “Pine Creek, Aug 2021”

Fogg Dam, Aug-Sep 2021

[A stop on the Darwin and Kakadu Trip, Aug-Sep 2021 trip] How good does a birding location have to be to be crowned the Northern Territory’s #1 hotspot? Pretty good, I’d say. Let’s see if Fogg Dam lives up to the hype. It’s quite easy to access: only 45 minutes or so east of Darwin, and noContinue reading “Fogg Dam, Aug-Sep 2021”

Holmes Jungle, Aug 2021

[A stop on the Darwin and Kakadu Trip, Aug-Sep 2021 trip] Holmes Jungle is a 250 hectare nature reserve on Darwin’s eastern fringes. Don’t let the name put you off: it’s not all jungle! There’s a range of different habitats and therefore many different bird species here. Entry is via a well-signed turn-off from Vanderlin Drive. OfficiallyContinue reading “Holmes Jungle, Aug 2021”

East Point, Darwin, Aug-Sep 2021

[A stop on the Darwin and Kakadu Trip, Aug-Sep 2021 trip] East Point is a massive (200 hectares) reserve poking out into the ocean on the edge of Darwin. It contains two playgrounds, a lake, exercise stations, public toilets, BBQ and picnic facilities, restaurants and cafes, and a resident population of wallabies. There is a military museumContinue reading “East Point, Darwin, Aug-Sep 2021”

George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Aug 2021

[A stop on the Darwin and Kakadu Trip, Aug-Sep 2021 trip] The main Botanic Gardens in Darwin is 42 hectares in size and includes several showcase habitats, including rainforest, cycads and an African-Madagascar section. We visited twice, both times in the late afternoon, and each of those days was equally productive for bird sightings. On our firstContinue reading “George Brown Darwin Botanic Gardens, Aug 2021”

Quilpie and Lake Houdraman, Jul 2021

[A stop on the West Queensland Trip Jul-Aug 2021 trip] Quilpie is a small and likeable outback town that we spent a night at while passing through on our way to Windorah. From our time there we reckon it packs a pretty good punch from a birding perspective. We headed out on the Diamantina DevelopmentalContinue reading “Quilpie and Lake Houdraman, Jul 2021”

Injune Lagoon, Aug 2021

[A stop on the West Queensland Trip Jul-Aug 2021 trip] Injune Lagoon is a small waterhole on the eastern side of the small town of Injune in Queensland. You might find yourself passing through Injune on your way to Carnarvon Gorge or Emerald, in which case a short stroll around the lagoon might be a good wayContinue reading “Injune Lagoon, Aug 2021”

Carnarvon Gorge, Aug 2021

[A stop on the West Queensland Trip Jul-Aug 2021 trip] Carnarvon Gorge is a site within Carnarvon National Park in Central Highlands region of Queensland, about 8.5 hours north-west of Brisbane that features deep canyons, sandstone cliffs, Aboriginal rock art, and plenty of nature and wildlife. Both of us had visited before and so were familiar withContinue reading “Carnarvon Gorge, Aug 2021”

Emerald Botanic Gardens, Aug 2021

[A stop on the West Queensland Trip Jul-Aug 2021 trip] Emerald Botanic Gardens is a 42 hectare garden area not far from the main streets of Emerald. The gardens were established in 1987. It is quite a lovely place with plenty of shady trees, a winding river, easily navigable paths and provides a lush break from theContinue reading “Emerald Botanic Gardens, Aug 2021”

Bladensburg National Park, Jul 2021

[A stop on the West Queensland Trip Jul-Aug 2021 trip] Bladensburg National Park is located 17km south of the outback Queensland town of Winton. It was formerly a cattle station and was declared a National Park in 1994. Although it was winter when we visited, Bladensburg will forever be known to me as a hot, dry andContinue reading “Bladensburg National Park, Jul 2021”