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Kayaking on Babinda Creek
As we are outdoor lovers, we were very excited about our kayak trip on the Babinda Creek. It took us just a bit over an hour to drive from Mission Beach to the lovely place of Babinda. At 8 o’clock … Continue reading
Araca
Originating from Brazil, these very fragrant fruits are very soft and fragile, and therefore are not commercially viable due to shipping problems. Although sometimes eaten fresh, the Araca is more commonly used to flavour icecreams, sweets and beverages. The Araca … Continue reading
Tree Martin
The Tree Martin is a swallow like bird which can easily be distinguished from the more common Welcome Swallow by its lack of chestnut color on the throat and square, rather than forked tail, in flight. Otherwise Tree Martins have … Continue reading
Spotted Pardalotes – Mission Beach
Pardalotes are a small group of birds confined to the Australian region. The Spotted Pardalote is the only member of the family found around Mission Beach and is far from common. These tiny birds were once known as Jewel Birds … Continue reading
Mid Week Escape – Bibesia Beach Club
I have the answer, to escape the mid week madness that a busy week brings, head to Bibesia at Castaways in Mission Beach. The moment you arrive you’re instantly relaxed. The beachfront views from the timber decking create the perfect … Continue reading
Tawny Frogmouth – Mission beach
Mission Beach has two different Frogmouths, the more common in the rainforest being the large red-eyed Papuan whereas the Tawny Frogmouth seldom lives under the canopy, preferring more open habitat. However both species are often seen by night hawking for … Continue reading
Intermediate Egret
Egrets are a common sight around Mission Beach with four different species recorded in the area and all common. The most abundant is of course the Cattle Egret which is also the smallest and only one of the group that … Continue reading
Spangled Drongo – Mission Beach
Some birds inevitably fare better following natural catastrophes such as Cyclone Yasi than others and one such species is certainly the Spangled Drongo. Normally a common species inhabiting the edges of the rainforest, it has become abundant over the past … Continue reading
