I joined another National Parks Association walk, again led by Brian Everingham, this time to Wentworth Falls. The plan was to walk down the Chrales Darwin track to the falls then do a bit more walking – but that last part was closed due to helicopter operations, so we did a shorter walk near Rocket Point, before walking back the same way via the Charles Darwin track.
It was a very pleasant day – the wildflowers were stunning, and there were quite a few birds out enjoying the sunshine. In the party were Brian, Eva, Derek, Paul and myself.
Here are some of the flowers we saw –
Grevillea acanthifolia
Hibbertia pustulata
One plant Brian was keen t find was this nice Sprengelia monticola which grows on the cliffs –
And some birds –
Striated Thornbill
Noisy Friarbird
New Holland Honeyeater
White-throated Treecreeper
Some of the scenery –
I was on the lookout for some Blue Mountains Water Skinks. I did see some skinks, but not that rare species.
Blue-tongued Skink
Yellow-bellied Water Skink
Yellow-bellied Water Skink
It was a very pleasant day in the mountains.