21 April Day 12 4/21/25

Kakadu National Park (and a unique bus adventure)
20250421_075525 These Water Buffalo were located at our bathroom break stop at Corroboree Park Tavern.
These Water Buffalo were located at our bathroom break stop at Corroboree Park Tavern.
20250421_103651 Our next stop was in Kakadu National Park at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center.
Our next stop was in Kakadu National Park at the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center.
20250421_103743 At the cultural center they asked that no photos be taken inside the building. This is a seasonal calendar for the Kakadu Region in the Gun-djeihmi language,...
At the cultural center they asked that no photos be taken inside the building. This is a seasonal calendar for the Kakadu Region in the Gun-djeihmi language,…
20250421_113039 The wildlife-filled wetlands of the Yellow Water Billabong are among the highlights of the Kakadu National Park. We took a cruise on a pontoon boat to view the...
The wildlife-filled wetlands of the Yellow Water Billabong are among the highlights of the Kakadu National Park. We took a cruise on a pontoon boat to view the…
20250421_115032 A White-tailed Eagle, also known as a Sea Eagle perched high above the water in a dried tree branch.
A White-tailed Eagle, also known as a Sea Eagle perched high above the water in a dried tree branch.
20250421_115050 The wetland area showcases a rich ecosystem with aquatic plants, including water lilies and water hyacinth, along with lush green fields and scattered trees....
The wetland area showcases a rich ecosystem with aquatic plants, including water lilies and water hyacinth, along with lush green fields and scattered trees.…
20250421_120448 The sacred lotus holds deep symbolic meaning in Buddhism and Hinduism, representing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, as it emerges clean and beautiful from...
The sacred lotus holds deep symbolic meaning in Buddhism and Hinduism, representing purity, enlightenment, and rebirth, as it emerges clean and beautiful from…
20250421_121340 Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles and the largest of all crocodilian species.
Saltwater crocodiles are the largest living reptiles and the largest of all crocodilian species.
IMG_2295 These are apex predators, with a diet that includes fish, mammals, and birds. They are known for their powerful bite and ambush hunting techniques.
These are apex predators, with a diet that includes fish, mammals, and birds. They are known for their powerful bite and ambush hunting techniques.
IMG_2326 The saltwater crocodile population in Australia is estimated at 100,000 to 200,000 adults.
The saltwater crocodile population in Australia is estimated at 100,000 to 200,000 adults.
IMG_2303 Like most species in the crocodilian family, saltwater crocodiles are not fastidious in their choice of food, and readily vary their prey selection according to...
Like most species in the crocodilian family, saltwater crocodiles are not fastidious in their choice of food, and readily vary their prey selection according to…
IMG_2306 The birds in the image are Little Corellas, also known as the short-billed corella or bare-eyed cockatoo. These birds are known for their playful and social...
The birds in the image are Little Corellas, also known as the short-billed corella or bare-eyed cockatoo. These birds are known for their playful and social…
IMG_2278 English daisy or common daisy.
English daisy or common daisy.
IMG_2283 This bird is an Anhinga, also known as a Darter or Snakebird. They are often called
This bird is an Anhinga, also known as a Darter or Snakebird. They are often called "snakebirds" because when swimming, only their head and neck are visible…
IMG_2284 The estuary had abundant vegetation that seemed to have water lilies as far as the eye could see.
The estuary had abundant vegetation that seemed to have water lilies as far as the eye could see.
IMG_2285 Another Anhinga, or
Another Anhinga, or "snakebird" dries his wings on a tree trunk.
20250421_115038 A beautiful White-bellied Sea-Eagle. Their diet primarily consists of aquatic animals like fish, turtles, and sea snakes, but they also prey on birds and small...
A beautiful White-bellied Sea-Eagle. Their diet primarily consists of aquatic animals like fish, turtles, and sea snakes, but they also prey on birds and small…
IMG_2310 As we cruised along we came across a family out for a day of fishing. As we arrived they were bringing in a catch!
As we cruised along we came across a family out for a day of fishing. As we arrived they were bringing in a catch!
IMG_2312 His catch is a Barramundi, a popular fish species known by various names including Asian sea bass and giant sea perch. This type of fish was available in many...
His catch is a Barramundi, a popular fish species known by various names including Asian sea bass and giant sea perch. This type of fish was available in many…
IMG_2313 Yet another Anhinga or
Yet another Anhinga or "snakebird".