A pair of Bush Stone Curlews

These birds are a vulnerable species. This pair surprised us the first time we saw them by freezing so still for more than 5 minutes, that we wondered if they were real. It is their danger response. It is funny that such shy birds choose to roost so close to a busy caravan park.

A Lazy Day and a Long Dinner

July 20th 2014
We both slept in until 11am and decided we needed a rest day so we didn’t do anything much today. We did have a short walk around the Van Park and watch the birds. We then looked at the camp shop and bought an ice lolly each. As we walked back to the van we passed two birds in the paddock beside us, standing frozen, not moving a muscle. On investigation in the bird book, we think we’ve ident ... read more

Oceania » Australia » Queensland » Rockhampton

Aboriginal settlers arrived on the continent from Southeast Asia about 40,000 years before the first Europeans began exploration in the 17th century. No formal territorial claims were made until 1770, when Capt. James COOK took possession in the name... ... read more

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