Exploring
Mornington: 17 July [40 km]
We woke to an absolute cacophony of
bird calls: what a lovely way to be
welcomed into the new day. We went on a
fascinating ecology tour along Annie Creek – a permanent water source – with Laura,
our AWC guide, learning about conservation programs being implemented to save Australia’s
precious wildlife in the Kimberleys and elsewhere. We also experienced an edible ant - well, the back part of the ant is edible!
When combined with the neighbouring Marion Downs Station, AWC owns a staggering 1.5 million acres, giving iconic threatened species like the Northern Quall and Gouldian Finch an opportunity to recover and survive.
When combined with the neighbouring Marion Downs Station, AWC owns a staggering 1.5 million acres, giving iconic threatened species like the Northern Quall and Gouldian Finch an opportunity to recover and survive.
Then it was off along an even rougher
track to the Termite Trail, where we saw many very large mounds. We also saw some beautiful kapok bush flowers.
On a hot day, we then headed on a very rough track to Cadjeput waterhole – a superb swimming spot on
the upper Fitzroy River. What a
wonderful way to enjoy a very hot day swimming in the mighty Fitzroy
River.
This part of the River is
particularly picturesque and it was a beaut spot to have lunch. Look who watched us having lunch - a beautiful rainbow bee-catcher!
On our return to Mornington, we had some
great views of Fitzroy Bluff.
After a
relaxing afternoon, we enjoyed another dinner under the stars.
That must have been one super constipated elephant! Very brave of you, Kerryn.
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