Hello,
Common sense usually prevails Cheryl.
Sadly most croc victims seem to have had theirs impaired with alcohol or
something equally as stupid such as ego or bravado. Having said that, crocs are
probably better at hiding than you are, significantly more cunning and in the
end depends entirely on how hungry or opportune you are placed for a snack!
Guide wise I can recommend:
Niven McCrie
Denise Goodfellow
Mike Reed (in Katherine)
All three have books published for the area and I believe all work as guides to
some extent.
They're all my favourites and terrific people and all with different knowledge
as well as birds;-)
In Cairns, the same applies. Common sense is paramount while there are more
guides and places to stay too;
Cassowary House,
Kingfisher Park
Alan Gillanders wildlife tours
Del Richards
Lloyd Nielsen,
Chris Dahlberg
and more.... sorry if I've missed you off.
All can be found by inserting appropriate name in Google, or get back to me and
I'll supply details.
Cheers
Alan
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On 21/05/2010, at 08:39 , Cheryl Ridge wrote:
Hi folks
I have been reading the replies to Jeremy Weiss's recent RFI which will
possibly help us plan our own trip to Darwin 'one day'. Thanks.
What I would like to know (ok I admit I am getting a little paranoid)
is how to enjoy some "safe" birding in the top end? I would quite
imagine some birders taking big risks as far as Crocs go because
water often equals birds!
Is it risky birding on one's own up there? Is it better to stick to
cruises or have a guide?
Is anyone willing to give some tips on how to enjoy the top end
without getting into strife? We would be first time visitors
and we are not twitchers needing to go off and find the
rarest of rare birds if it entails great risks....but would
love to enjoy some of the local wildlife and photography.
Same would apply to Cairns - another area we have not yet been to.
Thanks in advance
Cheryl Ridge
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