Macca's Meanderings

Hi The short video below the photo shows the lasting effects of the Cyclone Ingrid, a category 5 cyclone that hit Croker Island in 2005 - 18 years ago. Blessings Bryan  

Hi My drone has been getting some use lately. This post shows some great coastal scenery around Croker Island. I hope you enjoy it. Cheers Bryan    

Hi again The photo below shows the lower end of the floodplain just before the fresh water drains into the sea. The video below that, is a compilation of some drone video and photos showing a little of the life on the floodplain. I hope you enjoy it. Take care. Bryan  

Hi from Croker Island We have been enjoying some lovely dry season weather lately - maximums around 30 and minimums around 20, with the humidity much lower. Last night I didn't have either the air conditioner or ceiling fan on - first time this winter.  Nancy has just flown down to Queensland after spending a some weeks in Darwin. Kristy injured her knee quite badly while playing netball which resulted in a SOS call to Nancy to come in and assist with Noah's care. It took about 0.00001 of a second for her to respond in the affirmative. She has greatly enjoyed her time with Noah (and Kristy and Dean).  Below is a short video of our grandson, Noah. He is such a blessing. As mentioned earlier, Nancy has gone to Queensland to visit family, including her 98 year old mother. In September, Dean and Kristy are getting married in Geelong so they are busy making arrangements.  Laura continues with her life and work in Brisbane. Earlier this year she moved into new accommodation....

Hi It has been a while since my last blog post - life has been busy here. We are currently in the Northern Territory's early dry season. The water levels are dropping in many areas that have been inaaccessible through the wet season. Recently the rangers did a patrol to the north west of Croker Island and had an interaction with a large male salt water crocodile. He is in the photo below. Can you see him? Crocodiles can make themselves very hard to see.  How about this photo below? Just under the log in the centre of the photo - the sunlight is shining on his back. The rangers were able to flush him out in the open. And then got this photo. Don't worry, the camera has a big zoom lens so they were at a safe distance.  Shortly after the photo above was taken the feral pig in the photo below was spotted nearby - seemingly unaware of the crocodile. Pork might been on the menu today for the big crocodile.  Moving from the powerful and dangerous crocodile, the video below shows...