Monthly Archives: April 2023

Lamington National Park April 2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We spent some time with family at O’Reilly’s on the Lamington Plateau, the birdlife and scenery were wonderful. Moran Falls, Lamington Plateau

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 19 April 2023

Posted on April 21, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

Our last leg of trip takes us to Hebel, where we camp, then onto Surat, part of it along the Whyenbah Road from Dirranbandi to St George, a pretty drive that follows the Balonne River. We took some time to … Continue reading →

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 18 April 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

It’s an early start as we are going to travel some border roads that could be of some dubious quality. We take one last look at the lake and all the birds making use of it for an early morning … Continue reading →

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 17 April 2023

Posted on April 18, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

It’s a cool morning with a South West wind starting up but it’s a fabulous bird watching morning at Myninya lake. The Mulga Parrots and Ringnecks (race Barnardi) are out in big numbers, Black-fronted Dotterel, Elseyornis melanops, Spotted Bowerbird, Darters, … Continue reading →

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 16 April 2023

Posted on April 16, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

In the early evening of the 15 April an approaching wet weather system encouraged us to pack up and make for safer ground, we were camped on black soil country and when it gets wet it’s impassable. It took only … Continue reading →

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 14 April 2023

Posted on April 15, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

The day starts with a short drive to the Lightening Ridge thermal baths for a very warm dip. It is a popular spot in the cool of the dawn, the warm waters of the artesian basin are most welcome. It’s … Continue reading →

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Border rivers, opal and bilbies – 12 April 2023

Posted on April 13, 2023 by mjsjbaltais

We are exploring the country and rivers between the border of Queensland and New South Wales, travelling to Lightning Ridge, the home of opals and to Culgoa National Park on the border, then into Currawinya National Park where Bilbies are … Continue reading →

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