It’s not this time of the year without a trip to a National Park. This time we have chosen The Grampians National Park, Gariwerd, in the west of Victoria, 260 kms from Melbourne.
Cicadas crescendo in the thick of the bush. Clouds of white corellas screech and rise above. I was hoping to see Bunjil, the mighty wedgetail eagle that is at the heart of the indigenous legend of this beautiful park. Instead I met this cheeky Kookaburra who happily posed for me for an hour.
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Love the close up of his feathers, we visited the Grampians a fair bit growing up. Beautiful part of the world.
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I love the Gramps too, the specialness is palpable
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So good to get there in November. Can recommend it at this time of the year.
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What a treat to have Mr. Kookaburra modeling for you. Have to get back and have another look at the Grampions, our experience was many years ago now. Enjoy your time there Francesca.
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Thanks Ardys. Just catching up now that I have Wifi again…. it is a magical spot, a little like the Flinders Ranges too.
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Great shots!
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I love kookaburras. They seem to be so cheerful. We visited the Grampians many years ago…gorgeous area.
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Beautiful part of the country indeed.
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Ah yes Maree. hope you are also relaxing up there on the Murray. Happy birthday too.
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It seems the kookas have moved into a neighbourhood at the moment. They are start chattering at 3am but thankfully, at that time of the day, they are somewhat in the distance. I’ve never been to The Grampians but hope to one day.
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The Grampians are very special. I do hope you get there one day. There are very lovely cabins set midst nature- better than any other flasho accommodation.
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Handsome bird .. Love the close up.
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My mum always said that when you heard the kookaburras it meant that rain was on the way. Living in Victoria where is rains a fair bit, this was right a fair bit of the time! The Grampians are a magical place.
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Kookas do like a bit of rain- worm time. But these little fellas in the Grampians were sunbaking and having a good old laugh.
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Love the variety of birds that call Australia home, Francesca. Looking out one’s window to see cockatoo, for example, would thrill me no end. Never have been to Grampian. Maybe next time …
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The Grampians and kookas are very special. Excellent cameo.
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Thanks Dale
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Wow! This looks amazing!
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It is a very special place to visit.
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