Lake Houdraman ... Return visit for Easter !

Lake Houdramin, which can be found about 2 kms north of Quilpie and about 350 kms north of the station, has been our favourite free camp while we've been at the station. I think the drawcard is the peacefulness, the water and the bird life. If you sit still in your camp chair long enough a variety of birds will come into the trees around you. We love to take a quiet walk along the shore or a swim in the lake on a hot day.

The photos below are only a snippet of the beauty there.

These first two were taken early in the morning from under our awning. I am particularly proud of them as they were taken by me on my little Nikon digital travel camera while George was asleep. Not on his fancy camera.

Our camper set up on the lake's edge. Not as 'pretty' as our bus to look at ... and as you can guess, after 9 years travelling with her, we are still missing her.

We love sitting and watching the bird life here which ranges from the common emu, kookaburra, pelicans, herons, blue kingfishers, butcher birds, a variety of honey eaters, wrens, spoonbills etc.

Below are your typical emus. They would wade up to their lower feathers in the water but as George approached they took to the shore on the opposite side.

 A spoonbill. I fell in love with watching this bird last time we camped at the lake, and followed him along the shore as he moved from one end to the other. He constantly moves his beak back and forth in the water as he walks looking for food. At times it looks as though he's dancing as he spins himself around !

 A reflection of the moon on the still water on a cloudy night.

We were at Lake Houdramin for the total lunar eclipse. The perfect place !  
George took way too many photos for me to possibly share here !

Each morning there was a perfect reflection of the trees in the water. Here is a photo George took while he was playing with his camera effects, this one is HD painting.

If you are ever out in south west Qld and are doing the Outback Science Loop road make sure to stay out at Lake Houdraman. We were surprised to find we had it almost all to ourselves this time. Though you do need to be fully self contained. 

By Lynne