The kangaroos at Diamond Head camp ground seemed like permanent residents. They were out in force in the morning when we got up. What was surprising was they stuck around all day. At lunch time they were still grazing away.
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Crowdy Bay – Part 6
On top of the sand, we could see evidence of very industrious creatures, burrowing below the surface. Are they worms or crabs, or something else?
Crowdy Bay – Part 1
We’re back on the East Coast, on the second part of our honeymoon – camping at Crowdy Bay. Crowdy Bay is in between Taree and Laurieton on the the Mid North Coast. We camped at the Diamond Head campsite, the biggest camp site, which is barely 15 minutes south of Laurieton. The locals certainly gave us a welcome when we arrived late afternoon.
Truffles – Part 2
In my enthusiasm to post about the sea, I almost forgot to post about the truffle dogs I saw. They’re the ‘heroes’ of the truffle farm, as it is they who find the truffles in the massive groves. There were several dogs out on the yard, and they were very alert!
Apparently there was a young beagle about too, but we didn’t see him.
Karri Forest – Part 3
The birds in the south west were different to the east coast too. Here’s a very ubiquitous one – a lorikeet like bird with very different colours!
Stonebarn – Part 5
Out on the lawn we found a gaggle of guinea fowl feeding. They’re strange looking creatures – fat and awkward. But it seems they have sense enough – since are still alive and kicking they have (so far) outwitted the local foxes. Conversely, the owners can’t keep chickens here because they are very vulnerable.
Fed Up
The beagle was a bit fed up of the cold and rainy weather of recent weeks.
She was much more chirpy when the sun stuck around.
Along the River – Part 1
We return to Turon Gates to take a morning walk along the Turon River. It didn’t take long for us to catch a glimpse of the Eastern Crimson Rosella, feeding on grass seeds along the track.
Turon River – Part 4
Smells, smells, so many wonderful smells! The beagle was in doggie heaven – she was even sniffing the water.
Fascinated
Half way along the beach, the beagle (gasp) paused, and looked up. What was she so fascinated by?
A flying kite! Well, I suppose it doesn’t look like any bird she’s ever seen.
Static and Silence 