Cassowary Coast

We made or way over to the coast. And what a change. Things are greener, it seems less hot, the people not as friendly, harder to find free camping sites . Despite all that we have seen some interesting stuff. The bird life here is a little more prolific and we have been ramping up our bird list. We were lucky enough to spot a cassowary walking along the beach .

According to the locals these beasts can get a little aggressive at times. 

We spent a morning walking along Cairns sea promenade. We got to see a few shorebirds that make it it to the Yukon. Everything in its dull winter plumage. I was a little lost at first but some local birders pointed out the different species. Anyways we are not much for the big cities,  so we headed north . Now we are at a paid campsite on the lower Daintree. Tomorrow we head off on a river trip.

And to get you in the mood.