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Wolfe Creek Crater birding

10,000 Birds

It is of course the food of the Night Parrot , but none were observed on this occasion! I am uncertain of the exact species of dragon that we commonly found on the rim. We actually have this species at home in our own garden, so it was nice to see the species so far away in the desert. Camel bush. The rim trail.

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Birding the Dampier Downs Road

10,000 Birds

Whenever you encounter one bird species near the edge of the track it is worth stopping, because invariably there are several species in the vicinity. All of these species need water and will travel to nearby cattle troughs for water, because there is very little in the way of naturally occurring water in the area now.