Lara Wetlands is a lovely spot about 30 km south of Barcaldine. Thirteen kilometres of good dirt (sandy) road brings you to this man-made oasis. The large lake is 2′ deep throughout, and the many dead trees and swampy edges provide habitat for a variety of bird life. With free use of the canoes and bicycles, as well as a natural springs thermal pool and the option to go on a guided tour of the historic homestead, its a lovely spot to break the trip, recuperate from travel, wind down, and just BE. Be still, be calm, and just be.
And to take out the camera and find as may different bird species as you can.
Can you find this fellow in the photo above?
You’ll have to look hard, he was on the other side of the lake.
and what birds 
are these?
Here are a plethora of cockatiels, just for you Dad!
He’s found a nest…
As I came into Lara Wetlands, I found myself behind Bev, a Canberra Roller. Leone wasn’t far behind her. They had already visited Barcaldine and were ready for some relaxation.
We spent a lovely couple of days checking out the bird life and relaxing in the thermal pool. If you are up this way, Lara Wetlands is a place to consider visiting.
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