Days 16 – 20
Gunlom Falls
This is where we stayed in Gunlom. We were running off our battery because there was no electricity.
This is the first croc warning sign that we saw. We have since seen lots of yellow ones.
Under the the rainwater tank we saw a Bower bird’s bower. He collects lots shiny and white stuff – like foil and snail shells.
Then we spotted this Bush Stone-Curlew right next to the bower. They make a sound like someone being murdered at night.
We walked up to the top of Gunlom Falls. It was really difficult.
We think this may be a Sombre Whip snake. We saw this at the top of Gunlom Falls.
We shared the rock pool with this water monitor.
These are Rainbow Bee Eaters. We saw these swooping on insects at the plunge pool.
Yellow Waters
We went on a cruise at Yellow Waters. This is a White Bellied Sea Eagle.
This is a Little Kingfisher. It was swooping down at the fish below.
This is a salt water crocodile. This was the first time we saw salties.
These are Magpie Geese.
This is a saltie that looks like a log. Sometime they mistake crocs for logs… and sometimes people mistake logs for crocs (a logodile).
This is the dominant male – most of the other crocs near him were female. His name was Kevin – named after Kevin Rudd. The guide said “because he is slimy like KR” (not sure where Tony is then?)
Here are some whistling ducks.
A Royal Spoonbill.
More crocs.
And more crocs.
and still more crocs.
An Egret looking for fish to eat.
Jim Jim Falls
We went on a long drive to Jim Jim Falls. We had to drive through some small creeks. We went for a nice swim when we got there after rock hopping for almost an hour.
This is where the falls would be, but they are dry at the moment. They look really speccy in the wet season.
Mardugal campsite
We were walking along the river bank when Che said that a boat could come along and give us a lift – then one did! A nice couple from Darwin pulled in and offered us a lift.
We like going fast in the boat.
We were able to get really close to some crocs.
and more crocs.
Next: Kakadu part 2 – Jabiru etc.
I look forward to Kakadu part 2 because Kakadu part 1 was really great. I especially enjoyed all the wild life such as the logodiles. I’m not certain about the Sombre Whip Snake; according to the internet it should have a pale head but the one in the photo appears to have a dark head. The geographical distribution is right on, however. I also looked up the sound of a bush stone curlew, and it sounded like someone being murdered.
Tomorrow I’m heading south instead of north; I’m going to Hobart so I won’t be able to follow your adventures until I return in a week.
Hi Grandpa,
Is Hobart cold or is it nice?
We miss you. Do want to come and visit us.
From Matt and Che
Hobart is cold. I saw snow on Mount Wellington and lots of it.
Hi Grandpa,
That sounds cold. Could you send us some snow? Can you send us a photo?
That’a a lot of crocs! I love all the wildlife. Your great aunt Darlene would love it, except for the bird who sounds like someone being murdered at night.
Gorgeous photos – looks like Kakadu is teaming with wildlife – hopefully not too much..?
Matt must be due to have a birthday soon – as he is looking SOOOO grown up!
Hi Sam, Stephanie, Mia and Hubertus,
My birthday is in 18 days. On my birthday we might be in WA.
From Matt
Che and Matt
I am most impressed by all the animals you have seen. What amazing diversity! And you know all their names, too. Very cool!
Lynette
Hi Lynette,
We know all the animal names because Dad told us. He knows a lot of birds.
We also have apps about birds, and books about birds and reptiles with us.
From Matt and Che