Purple Capped Wren
Grey Capped babbler with nest
Another freshie (water crocodile)
Once again we arose just after dawn, breakfasted and proceeded to see if yesterday’s crocodile had returned, no luck. We then did the wild dog dreaming walk with ancient rock art and middens and an old camp of more recent vintage. Returning via the bottom end of the billabong hawkeye Susan spotted another crocodile which I managed to photograph. As I ventured to get a clear shot it sprang into the water with a huge splash. After this the walk got a bit more serious as we ascended the steps to Island Stack which is the plateau bounded by the 2 outlets from the billabong. Great views and a 1.6km round walk under the intensifying sun. We then descended and went to the cascades a lovely spot of flowing water which was saying “take off those hot clothes and plunge in” to me. Thankfully for the 2 other couples present I was able to resist this call for now. Once again in the heat of the afternoon we pottered in the shade doing the usual tasks, video, photos, blogging, lunch, shaving legs, cooking prawn crackers, boot repairs, survey filling out etc.
Later in the afternoon we ventured in bathers back to the cascades. Glorious 40 minutes in the water. The water is around 25 so I am told.
Back at camp the young girl in the next camper was showing me 2 great croc pics she took today from an inflatable canoe above Indarri falls so will have to paddle there tomorrow to see if we can match them!
This place is paradise. Ok must get back to camp for drinks and nibbles
Cheers Simon
Island Stack Lookout
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