J – Joshua tree and jabiru

Whilst spending three months driving around many states of America, I came across the Joshua tree in California. This was near the Mojave Desert and Las Vegas. It is not actually a tree but is in fact a succulent or cactus. Many animals rely on the plant.

Joshua tree

Jabiru

The jabiru or black necked stork is found in northern Australia. I have seen it a couple of times when visiting Kakadu National Park. But I haven’t been close enough to take a good photo of it, so this time I have included a sign that shows the jabiru instead.

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April 25 Day 11 of trip

Today we headed into Kakadu, the main reason I came on this trip, as I have never been here before. Lots of driving through a variety of landscapes all more green than I expected. Lots of pandanus and different grasses. Really enjoyed the afternoon sunset cruise where we saw many bird species including the large jabiru and the small gecheron??. Fantastic sunset including a crocodile swimming past.

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