11.42 I heard someone say the same thing about Kakadu. But it's always non-birders who claim to never see anything ie, they don't know how to look. They think a nature reserve is a bit like a zoo where you drive around and stuff poses for photos. These type of people only notice the most obvious, largest animals that practically stand in front of them but miss dozens of other species right in front of their eyes simply because they're not on the right wavelength. And when they do see things.. they're bored of it after a few seconds.. because they don't know anything about what they're looking at.
Lovely video, I thought the surfing crocodile was great! Hope to make it back to Australia again soon and visit the Kakadu national park. Thanks. Christine (UK)
Hi Christine, yes these surfing 'kinga' crocs are fab. This time of year they're all lined up to feed on mullet - bringing spectators incredible action. Hope you visit Kakadu too - get in touch if you do.
Coming out to Aus for the lions tour in 2025 and after seeing this, just added 2 weeks to visit this place. Fab birds and brilliant video and narration.
Fantastic to hear ^& you wont be disappointed @philipnovis9433 Glad you enjoyed the video. Get in touch if you'd like to join us out there. Cheers, Luke
Absolutely beautiful little creepy crawlies. I lived up in the Top End for a DECADE and never once saw one of those beautiful grasshoppers for myself. I feel like I've been robbed of something great XD
@@ntbirdspecialists-lukepate6070 Huh, so that's why I never saw one, I never looked outside at the right time. Well, now I know! I'll have to fly up there sometime in the future cause I need to see one myself.
Enjoyed your video. We spent 3 weeks on safari just a few months ago. It was the trip of a lifetime. I took some of my best photos and videos ever. I can't wait to go back.
HI Bob, thanks for the comment - you lucky people - yes, 3 weeks is a good amount of time to get a real taste for whats out there. Its so diverse and there's so much to explore. We are very lucky to live here.
Woweee! That is definitely on my 2024 bucket list. I never get sick of walking up through Ubirr, there's always something new and interesting to spot. I'll see Gagudju with your team in 2024 👍🏼
Brilliant Kakadu video Luke it was just the job to brighten a minus 6 degree morning in Newcastle, UK. A great piece of work, outstanding video and stills, and of course the landscapes. Many memories of my trip 15 years ago.
Hello and thank you, we don't actually get wild 'Love Birds' in Australia, however Budgerigars are more common a little further south beyond Kakadu National Park and great to see when they get in huge numbers. The lens I was using was a Canon f/2.8 400mm lens.
@@ntbirdspecialists-lukepate6070 Yes, and now we are celebrating a new President 4 years later but still need to recover from the last 4 years! Wish us luck !!
