An Amazing Backdrop for a Grumpy Owl

With the Macdonnell Ranges behind him, this grumpy Barn Owl seemed unhappy with being made to perform when he'd rather be sleeping. He's standing on the wall of the viewing stands looking expectantly at the Ranger for his next morsel of food. He flew past us really closely and completely silently. No wonder they are such good hunters.

The Desert Blooms

September 24th 2014
I packed the picnic bag and we set off for Desert Park, just out of Alice. We had expected to do it in the morning and then see some other things in the afternoon as it is quite small on the map. Didn’t happen! It took us all day, admittedly at a leisurely pace. Size isn’t everything, it seems. It was a lovely day, 25oC with a light breeze and sunny so everything gleamed. We’d mis ... read more

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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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