On the Bellthorpe Rainforest Tour, we cross one of the many waterfalls on the property. We always have a little break here to enjoy this magic spot.
After the crossing, we walk to a beautiful lookout before we head back along the creek where the Platypus lives to the milk shed.
The milk shed is renovated into an environment center where we have a cuppa with the owner, David.
Photographs of the tour last Friday will follow soon as we had an exciting encounter ๐
Bellthorpe Stays: Natures Retreat Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
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The Gorge Walk at North Stradbroke Island never disappoints. Although it was not the sunny weather we hoped for, the days turned out well.
Many animal encounters and amazing views.
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Another new tour is in the making. The Glasshouse Mountains Tour. The scenic walks will discover dramatic peaks with magnificent views.
The tour will only be available from June till August. The other months are too hot to do these walking tracks.
The tracks go through a forest with stringybark, blackbutt, pink bloodwood, grey ironbark, scribbly gums, she-oaks, grass trees, banksia, ferns, and beautiful flowering groundcovers and scrubs.
The bird life is very diverse. Today, I encountered the Lewis Honeyeater, Rufous and Grey Fantails, Yellow Robin, Peregrine Falcon, Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo, Superb Fairy-Wren, Willie Wagtail, Spotted Pardalote, and Red-browed Treecreeper.
We will have lunch at Scarborough on the way back, followed by a scenic drive with ocean views.
I hope to offer this tour soon on my website. If you can't wait, send me an email to [email protected]
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Crystal clear water streaming at the Green Falls in D'Aguilar National Park.
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Difficult to beat this....the gorgeous Gorge Walk on North Stradbroke Island.
This week, there were many turtles, dolphins, and manta rays.
Can't wait until the humpback whales are back. Few more months ๐ค
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This is one of the many tree giants we encountered on the tours this week. This video was taken at the Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve, where we visited Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve after our Bellthorpe Stays: Natures Retreat tour.
You also hear the Catbird and Cicades. The sound of the Cicades is still very subtle. I wonder if again this year less Cicades hatched after the abundance of rain. ๐ง
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The Green Falls at Maiala is streaming again. On the tour today, we found water flowing everywhere in the rainforest.
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I enjoyed taking a lovely couple from Adelaide on the Mount Glorious to Mount Mee Car Tour. These two lovebirds ๐ฅฐ have been together for a lifetime, and it was an honor to listen to their life stories and adventures so far. ๐
They enjoyed the delicious scenery and food at Ocean View Estates
This tour gives you a great idea of our beautiful backyard in a nice airconditioned car with temperatures of 30+ in these months. ๐
This is the link to the itinerary of this tour.
https://brisbanenaturetours.com/mount-glorious-to-mount-mee-car-tour/
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D' Aguilar national Park Maiala Green Falls
And the Green Falls at D'Aguilar National Park is streaming again. ๐๐
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One of my guests made a great video of two Pademelons fighting at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve
Males fight to defend their mating rights. During these confrontations, rivals stand upright on their hind legs and hold their heads back in order to protect their eyes. Each one tries to swing its claws at the opponent and knock it down, after which the winner will kick its rival in the abdomen. ๐ฅน
We kept watching for a little longer, and finally, the smaller Pademelon had to give way to the larger male.
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My office of the day....๐ค on the Bribie Island Tour ๐๐.
Just having a break in the shade under the Mangroves.
So great to see the rain is on his way ๐ง
Photos of the day will follow soon.
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A short video of our great day out on North Stradbroke Island yesterday.
The Gorge Walk never disappoints. We could admire several pods of Dolphins having a great time in the swells, Turtles, Manta Rays, Bramy Kites, and Ospreys.
Join me for a tour before the summer holiday starts, and enjoy the wildlife in the quiet time. ๐
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Let's talk about bees. ๐
I found these Honey bees around the few puddles left at the Green Falls.
How much water does a bee need per day?
All creatures need water -- and bees are no exception! Bees may be able to get sufficient water from the nectar they drink to get by, but they are often found drinking water from other sources in the summer. Honey bees need extra water because they use it to cool their hives in the summertime.
A strong hive on a hot day can use over a liter of water a day; this occupies 800 workers, each making up to 50 trips to the water hole a day.
Do you want to help our bees you could read this article ๐งhttps://www.buddhabeeapiary.com/blog/bee-watering-station
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What's happening in the rainforest today?
We encountered at least 15 cute Pademelons. Most of the joeys are already out of the pouch but are staying close to mum. This Pademelon still had a joey in her pouch. ๐ฅฐ.
There are lots of bird songs, and nests are being built. The Yellow-Throated Scrubwrens were already feeding their chicks.
Today, we encountered the Rifflebird, King Parrots, Catbird, Whipbird, Satin Bowerbird, Woompo Dove, Lewin's Honeyeater, Rufous Fantail, Noisy Pitta, and Crimson Rosella.
The Rainforest Floor was covered with some fruit of the Red Apple and flowers of the Shiny-Leaved Mistletoe.
There was nearly no more water in the waterfall and creeks, and we saw a few tadpoles swimming in a few leftover puddles.
Diverse eucalyptus trees are flowering, so many bees are active high in the canopy. ๐
The temperature is still nice and cool in the early morning, making the walk enjoyable. ๐
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Another beautiful day on North Stradbroke Island. ๐ณ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ข
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The last two days on the Bellthorpe Rainforest Tour have been absolutely fantastic.
Amazing customers, listening to David's stories at Bellthorpe Stays: Natures Retreat and we heard so many rainforest birds.
Photos will follow soon, but today I like to share a cute short video of the Red-necked Pademelons at Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve this afternoon munching away the rainforest leaves tucked away between a Buttress Tree.
Oh yes, and I have a new apprentice for this tour...share his photograph soon. ๐
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