Cairns

Work sent me to a conference in Cairns, I had tried to get out of it as I have far to much to do to be able to take a week off but sadly could not.

I had only half a day free while I was there as well as early mornings so was pretty limited in what I could do. Nonetheless my attempts to see any wildlife were appalling with only 4 new birds seen. Didn't see any crocodiles either despite the sign on the esplanade promising so much.


Black Butcherbird

I will have to go again when I can afford to have some time off and have a proper look around.


The botanic gardens were very nice.

Muogamarra Nature Reserve

Every year Muogamarra Nature Reserve opens for a few weeks of the year in late August and early September. It is supposedly famous for its wild flowers and they were rather good although there was not a lot of other wild life about when we were there.


Flower


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Cicada shell


Family


Hollow tree