Tida Nou, part of WWF Australia’s species team, recently took part in a back-on-country trip with Helen Pitman, Nyaliga Traditional Owners and Wunggurr Rangers to Karunjie Station in the east Kimberley region.
Here she tells us her story:
If you have seen the film “Australia”, you will see quite a lot of footage is taken of the majestic Cockburn Range. The ancient mesa rises 600 metres above the surrounding plains and has rich ribbons of fiery red and orange hues weaving through the cliff face. You get some fantastic views of the range driving along the famous Gibb River Road (check it out in the video!).
Helen and I met up with senior wildlife coordinator, Phil Palmer and Wunggurr Ranger, Lloyd Nulgit, who were doing the food shopping in Kununurra. Food shopping for remote bush trips is always a bit tricky. Ice in eskies doesn’t last long in the tropical heat, and being in a very remote area there’s no corner shop to pop to if you forget something!
We spent half a day travelling to Karunjie Station - the trip taking a bit longer than expected due to the number of big washouts on the road. Thankfully, our hire vehicle was up to the task and we made it with there without getting a flat tyre. Then it was time to get to the “business” of the trip - fire management.
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Hi is it possible to get location for your purple crown fairy wren sightings. We are doing a lot of work on threatened and migratory birds in the kimberley and these details would be great