Flinders Ranges

When I started to sort out the pictures for our Gorge drives, I realised that they don't do Flinders Ranges justice.  You need to see it to realise the hidden beauties of this place.  Not only the scenery but also Australias wildlife.  Whereever I looked there was something to take photo off.. animals, flowers, insects etc.

I will let the pictures speak for themselves. I haven't had a chance to find out the names of some of the insects, so anyone reading this blog know any of them... please share :)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emu family

 

Red footed rock wallaby

 

Shingled lizard or as the Aussies call them, sleepy lizard

 

Would love to know what this one is called.  If I hadn't seen it jump

I would have seen it at all.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for your visit and your comments

Arkaroo Rock, Flinders Ranges

Arkaroo Rock is a small cave with ancient aboriginal paintings.

It's a 3km rocky loop with not only interesting views over the valley,

but lots of other interesting things for my camera to focus on :)

I will let the pictures do the talking :)

 

 

The Aussies call this the Christmas Beetle!

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for visiting and comments :)

Australian Bush spiders

I know these pictures are not for everyone, and even I have to be honest that I am petrified of spiders, but my desire to get pictures of a different kind, helps me overcome my fear.

Well it's either that or miss out on the many fun walks we do in Australian National parks and bushes.

I will update this page with new spiders and their names, so if you are interested, watch this space.

Australian ants

I think the first picture doesn't need much explaining except THAT is

how BIG Australian ants get!

This one crossed our path during a walk in the forest.

As you can see from the second picture, they also have enough of

the tiny ones. :) :)