Friday, October 10, 2014

FREYCINET NATIONAL PARK





Going back a bit in time now to early December 2012, when we were travelling around Tasmania.One of the highlights of our ten week sojourn was the stunning Freycinet National Park situated on the peninsula of the same name along the east coast.  



Hazards Range & Richardson's beach







We spent a week here enjoying the spectacular scenery and varied wildlife.



Bennetts Wallaby



Whites Skink




Wineglass Bay


Sleepy Bay



The weather here during most of our visit was excellent, and the birding was pretty good too. A total of 46 species ticked off on the Parks comprehensive checklist of well over one hundred.  



Superb Fairy-wren



Spotted Quail-Thrush



Spotted Quail-Thrush



Pied Oystercatcher




White-bellied Sea-Eagle



Beautiful beaches and plenty of places to explore.



Friendly Beaches




Heathland above Friendly Beaches




On one of our  walks we came across  the carcass of a beach washed albatross. Being headless it was difficult to tell which species - possibly Shy or Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross.












This area is definitely a must visit for anyone contemplating a trip to Tassie!



Cape Tourville




The Hazards & Coles Bay




Evening at Coles Bay







Cheers & Happy Birding!