In spring in the Daintree we start to say goodbye to winter migrants and start to welcome back New Guinea neighbours such as the Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher seeking out its regular nearby nesting grounds in the smaller Termite mounds. Along …Continue Reading
Spring time in the Daintree
November 4th, 2020
Back in beautiful Daintree at last!
July 8th, 2013
After 3 months holiday - 6 weeks in South America and then six weeks driving into central Australia and back, it is great to be back in Daintree with the familiar lush green rainforest, warm winter’s days and our local …Continue Reading
The Daintree River
February 7th, 2013
After a good clean-out from last month’s rain, the Daintree River is looking fabulous. The water is clear, the Barramundi fishing season is open and recreational fisherman are endeavouring to catch this prized fighting (and eating) fish.It’s also a great …Continue Reading
Last of the “Dry Season”
December 14th, 2012
An unusual December in tropical Daintree with humid and warm weather but without the build-up of storms to date. Conditions are dry, leaves are falling, wetlands are shrinking and birds are seeking what water they can find. Even muddy, cow-filled …Continue Reading
Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher has arrived!!
October 22nd, 2012
The last of our summer migrants are in!Black Bittern has been seen for the past few days on the Daintree River and this morning the first Buff-breasted Paradise Kingfisher was heard and then seen on Stewart Creek Rd in the …Continue Reading
