Macca's Meanderings

 Hi Following on from the last blog post about crocodiles, the rangers came across a big croc in a remote beach. We had recently cleared a dis-used track to this beach. This big croc did not appreciate his peace being disturbed and quickly took to the water. Ranger Arthur Maralngurra placed his size 11 boot beside the croc track in the sand. This was a big crocodile! Recently we have had the pleasure of taking an old man (late 80s) with us on our work trips. He is one of the few living people who still speaks the endangered indigenous language, Iwaidja - the traditional language of this country. He also has some memories of WW2. During his early years he recalls paddling a dugout canoe long distances around this area. He has negotiated so much change in his life time and he is a very interesting person to spent some time with. Rangers, Cynthia and Eslyn picked up this shell recently. Nancy will be very envious!!  Recently we were requested by marine researchers to accompany th...