Tuesday 25 June: Walking On The Sculpture Trail

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The Roora Reserve Nature Trail is a jewel of Kimba and we had a really peaceful couple of hours. Sculptures are hidden in the bush and birds, much too fast for us, flit amongst the trees. 






We came across a mural that may just help us in our Bird IDs, showcasing eleven native Australian species found in the Kimba region. 

L to R: red-capped robin, chalky wattle, crested dragon, sandhill dunnart, woolly-glandular daisy-bush, thorny devil, scarlet-chested parrot, galah, Major Mitchell's cockatoo, bottlebrush hakea, malleefowl.

We noticed that the Australian Radioactive Waste Agency was moving out of the building it occupied on the Main Street. 


In 2023 the Barngarla traditional owners for the Kimba region in South Australia were successful in their court case against the federal government regarding the proposed site of a national radioactive waste management facility.

Late this morning we travelled to Streaky Bay, where we be staying for four nights. It has been a rainy day here, but we are told the crops need it so we enjoy the inside of our caravan while we plan for tomorrow. 





Perhaps we will visit the seal and sea-lion colonies. They are always fun, rain or shine.

Location: Streaky Bay SA 5680, Australia

Comments

  1. marama25 June 2024 at 21:57

    can’t wait for the seal photos!

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  2. Mary26 June 2024 at 09:45

    That mural is stunning !

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  3. Jenny26 June 2024 at 20:51

    That mural could be one of yours Gayle

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