Interestingly the first Grey Seal pups are born in the SW of the UK in August and the pupping season goes clockwise around the UK with the first pups on Isle of May in early October finishing with the first born in Norfolk in late October. So seal season will soon be upon us and we...
The Broads National Park, Norfolk TheBroads National Park(also called the Norfolk Broads) is made up of over 60 small lakes called Broads and seven rivers. As you might guess, this national park is located in Norfolk, England but there are parts that extend into the northern part of Suffolk...
Our next destination was the Tasman Peninsula, theTasman National Parkand another visit to the Port Arthur penal settlement. I have been to the Port Arthur Penal settlement previously and it was an interesting tourist experience. This time I took a more critical perspective. I wondered about the...
LikeLind National Parkthere are no facilities for visitors atAlfred National Park. Parks Victoria suggest that glimpses may be gained of the park as you travel along the Princes Highway. The Department warns that there is no-where to stop and the highway is busy. We found that the road na...
This park is typical Murray River Flats country and constitutes a flood plain. There are plenty of numbered camping sites for those who want to stay, watch birds, fish or walk. I was quickly on the air in the morning and had contacts with: VK5LY, Larry; VK5HCF, Col; VK3FD, QRP,...
The Lakes National Park We visitedThe Lakes National Parktoday. It was quite a drive from Orbost and I wish to apologise for those who were listening before 12:00 noon local time. However, I was on the air from 02:39 to 03:54 UTC and secured 22 contacts. It is a beautiful park and...