Dear Reader:
(30/6/25,12.05, Clear sky and around 18℃, light wind)
Numerous aged River Red Gums line the watercourse. I remove a few strips of bark to investigate the different animals that shelter there. A Marbled Gecko scuttles out and freezes relying on its camouflage to escape detection.
In part 1 of this story (June 7th Post) I had just passed the ruins and was nearing the end of this short but fascinating trail. I will pick up from there and relate the walk to the end of the trail and back by referring to my field notes. Conditions were recorded on my Apple watch.
(30/6/25,12.13, Clear sky and around 18℃, light wind)
Amongst a tangle of branches I can just make out the shape of a large dark bird. I zoom in and pick up the white fringes to its tail and prominent yellow eye…A Grey Currawong.
(30/6/25,12.14, Clear sky and around 19℃, light wind)
Scanning further into the trees, I pick up the distinctive red breast and blue wings of an Adelaide Rosella. The rosella is not the only parrot in the area. There are small groups of Short-beaked Corellas in the canopy and an occasional Galah flying past.
(30/6/25,12.25 Clear sky and around 18℃, light wind)
I leave the trail and walk closer to the creek and try to capture essence of this beautiful Gorge with a couple of scenic images.
(30/6/25,12.42 Clear sky and around 18℃, light wind)
I am almost back at the trailhead when I notice a small group of Silvereyes in a bush. They are probably the same birds I photographed earlier (7th June post). To my surprise, considering the season, I notice a Monarch Butterfly perched on a small branch near the track.
(30/6/25,12.55 Clear sky and around 20℃, light wind)
I reach the Norm Garnet Park, pack up my gear and head back to the city. I have been surprised by the lack of Western grey Kangaroos, as I know they are prolific in this area. However, the gods of wildlife photography decide to rectify the problem and I come across a dozen or so ‘roos’ grazing in a fenced paddock, just a few kilometres shy of Normanville.
Cheers
Baz
Additional notes
Other animals see, heard but not photographed
The camera used for this post is a
This is an easy walk/drive which is quite suitable for families and seniors with public toilets, barbecues, parking and other facilities nearby. It is dog friendly.
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