Travel research: Mungo and surrounds

I'm getting excited about my trip on 28 August. There's been a lot of rain and Mungo and Kinchega Lakes are currently closed but I'm hoping that they will be open again by the time I leave next week. Fingers crossed. There are other things to explore but Mungo in particular is one of the main reasons I wanted to see this area.

Map of places of interest

Things to see & photograph

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Newcastle Birding Research

I'm planning to spend a couple of days birding in Newcastle. I'll hire a car and camp one or two nights.  Here is a map I've created with good birding spots.

 

Birding spots in Newcastle  (Published by the Hunter Bird Observer Club)

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Antarctica Research

Gavin's Lesson Plan

My research

Geography, Geological History and Climate of Antarctica

Early explorers

The Great Southern Ocean

Elephant seals

Wandering Albatross

Penguins of Antarctica

King Penguins

Antarctica Seals

Leopard Seals

Antarctic Whales

Humpback Whales

Killer Whales

The Antarctic Food Web

Researching content for our Arctic lessons

I'm collating fact files on The Arctic to help us produce lessons.  I'm enjoying the research so much. Knowing all this fascinating information is really going to enrich my trip. 

• Polar bears
• Birds of The Arctic
• The Arctic food web
• The indigenous people of The Arctic
• Sea ice
• Glacial landforms
• History of The Arctic
• The geography of The Arctic and how its landscapes are formed
• Arctic weather
• Polar lights
• Resource exploitation in The Arctic
• What can you do to make a difference?

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• Our Arctic adventure: A list of posts

Cambodia research

I'm getting so excited. The blue circles on the map are places I'm interested in.

Planning for our Tasmania trip

Here are Srini, Liz and Zante (and me on camera) planning for our trip in January.  Can't wait!