February 2020 - Finally Rain

February arrived with fire, smoke, then hail and finally rain.

Namadgi Bushfire approaching Canberra

Another Smoky Sunrise

The fire continued to smoulder for many days - it was finally declared OUT towards the end of February

The creeks are running again

Young Eastern Water Dragon watching the creek

We did a day trip to the coast to check on the Clyde Mountain fire grounds.  Some trees are recovering, others may not recover at all, only time will tell.

Warri Bridge Gums

Tree ferns starting to shoot

Gums starting to shoot

New ferns germinating

New fronds

Some gums are covered with shoots

Drone shot over Clyde Mountain - you can see where there was a crown fire.

Pretty Point was badly burnt

Cork Oak grove

Infra-red photo taken at The Pinnacle Reserve

Pinnacle boulders

Pinnacle Boulders

Pinnacle Gum

Towards the end of February we drove up to Brisbane for an Engagement Party.  The trip north was over three days, driving up the Newell Highway, then through the New England area.  It is marvellous how the country changed over a 5 week period.  After the rain, nearly everywhere was green and grass in places was knee high.

Drone over the Castlereagh River at Gilgandra

Barraba Painted Silos

The Tree @ Bingara

Bridge over the Gwydir River at Bingara

The Tree (roots) @ Bingara

On the way north we spent a morning wandering along the Tourist Drive through the Warrumbungle National Park.

Warrumbungles shrouded in cloud

Warrumbungles 

Warrumbungles 

Warrumbungles - Fire recovery

Warrumbungles

Fancy Fence

Mill and Stock Tank

How Many Little Corellas

Brisbane CBD from Kangaroo Point (Infra-Red)

Sunset at Kangaroo Point

Sunset at Kangaroo Point

Sunset at Kangaroo Point

Out Accommodation at The Gabba