Darwin - Lee Point

 21 - 23 June 2022

We wanted to go back into Darwin because there were still some bird photography opportunites to be had - and because Lee Point was the focus for Gouldian Finches, we headed to the caravan park there. After a bit of an effort to find a suitable site, we finally settled on one that had a nice tree close by, but turned out to have no shade at all due to the orientation of the site. We had to keep chasing the shade provided by nearby caravans and buildings. We figured we could manage as we were only staying for two nights.

Mick spent each evening and morning at the Gouldian Finch spot and also at the boat ramp. He wasn't entirely happy with his photos of the finches - local interest in the birds had increased hugely due to media interest meaning many more people, and fewer opportunities for a good photo. He did have more luck with the rail he was after at the boat ramp.

Because we were only going as far as Howard Springs we decided we could fit in a visit to East Point and the Mangrove Boardwalk. We had a coffee by the lake before setting off on the walk. The tide was coming in and we spent quite a long time at the viewing platform at the end of the boardwalk. On our return we decided on a picnic lunch before heading off so we drove a little way along the road and found a spot by the beach. There are lots of great spots at East Point to stop and enjoy the view of the city and beach, as well as the lovely Lake Alexander. 

Back on the road and less than an hour and we were back in Howard Springs where we would spend 5 nights.