Situated in Central Queensland not far from Emerald, Lake Maraboon is known for its red claw fishing, a type of crayfish, if when eaten fresh are absolutely delicious. Lake Maraboon is formed by the Fairbairn Dam constructed across the Nogoa River. … More Landscape photo of the day – Lake Maraboon sunset
The keen fishermen (usually the men) travel onto the lake in their chosen vessel late in the afternoon and place their pots, full of bait, in secret spots, usually close to an old dead tree. … More Red Claw Fishing – Lake Maraboon
we spotted two wedgetail eagles in an old dead tree, on the edge of the lake. We motored up close and just watched them and enjoyed their magnificence, for a few minutes. Eventually, they flew off, giving us an experience that is very rare. … More Bird Life – Lake Maraboon, Emerald, Queensland
Focused “With an eagles eye”, an Australian saying that means your eyesight is acute, far ranging and focused. The Wedgetailed eagle is a magnificent Australian native bird, a huge bird it can be 80cm to 106cm in length and its wingspan between 80cm and 132cm. We were fishing on Lake Maraboon in Queensland and we … More Focused – Daily Photo Challenge Word Press
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