ONE of the great attractions to our area over the Christmas break is the opportunity to spend some time camping in one of the many newly re-furbished campgrounds in Myall Lakes National Park.
The word must be out for this year that the park has been visited by two very special guests.
Both NPWS staff and campers alike have been delighted and surprised at the arrival of two Radjah Shelducks, pictured below left, who have taken it upon themselves to come down south and have a holiday in Myall Lakes.
Geoff Mason from the National Parks and Wildlife Service said the appearance of the Radjah's here is really exceptional as they are normally only found in the top end of Australia, from north of Townsville and around to the northern parts of Western Australia.
"They have been spending time in Mungo Brush and White Tree Bay campgrounds along the Broadwater, and have even spent time roosting on the Bombah Point Ferry in the mornings," said Geoff.
"They don't appear to be shy of people and are quite happy to forage around the campgrounds.
"Some 'wag' at Mungo asked me the other day if we were going to charge them our day use fee, or ask them to purchase a Parks Pass?
"I think we can waive our camping fees in this particular instance," added Geoff.