by Janine Duffy | March 22, 2018 | Bird News, Maximum Wildlife, Mungo Outback Journey
The Australian Outback is a hotspot for colourful parrots and cockatoos. The Mungo region is home to 15 species including the Mallee Ringneck, Mulga Parrot, Bluebonnet, Regent Parrot – we’ve grouped these parrots by colour to help with identification
by Janine Duffy | November 20, 2017 | Maximum Wildlife checklists, Mungo Outback Journey checklists
Part 1: Mungo Outback. Wildlife Guide: Roger Smith Highlights of this part of the trip include: Western Grey & Red Kangaroos in big numbers, Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos, Red-backed Kingfisher at nest, Black Falcon, Regent Parrot, Chestnut-crowned Babbler,...
by Janine Duffy | October 10, 2017 | Mungo Outback Journey checklists
Wildlife Species checklist from Mungo Outback Journey 14 to 17 September 2017 Highlights: great views of Major Mitchell’s Cockatoos, Crested Bellbird, Wedge-tailed Eagles, lots of Western Grey & Red Kangaroos and Emus, Mallee Military Dragon & Central...
by Janine Duffy | August 14, 2017 | Guide Diaries, Maximum Wildlife, Mungo Outback Journey, Tours
As a Wildlife Guide I’ve worked with wild Emus in the Outback for a long time. They are gentle, brave, curious birds with a sense of fun. So when an Aboriginal friend suggested that I sit down next time I see an Emu and watch what happens, I was intrigued. “Emus are...
by Janine Duffy | January 3, 2017 | Bird News, Guide Diaries, Maximum Wildlife, Mungo Outback Journey, Tours, Wildlife News
by Janine Duffy Mungo in late November is hot. By 11.30am walking outside is unattractive, no matter how captivating the big mob of Emus look in the heat shimmer. The historic rough-sawn bulk of the Mungo Woolshed promises relief, so I duck inside. Just above my head,...
