Another leaning tree of Greenough. These leaning trees belong to a native WA species of river gum. Their characteristic lean is caused by constant strong southerly winds that burn off growth on the windward side. They are very striking.
A handsome llama we saw on the way.
On the way there we drove past several wind farms which have a total of 50-60 turbines. The mid west region of WA is one of Australia's windiest regions. The typical wind strength is around 20-25 km.
One blade of the wind turbine is 48.7m in length and it is 9.8 tonne in weight. The material is fiberglass composite.
Finally we arrived at Ellendale Pool. The reflection of the cliffs over the water is a little reminiscent of Karijini National Park in the Pilbara. I wonder if we will be allowed to go there this year with Covid restrictions?
Being at Ellendale Pool brought back memories of our trip around Australia eleven years ago. We looked up the blog and we were here in October 2009.
The bird life is impressive.
The corellas (white parrots) make a lot of noise morning and night. At first they can drive you mad but you get used to their shrill cries after a while.
Andrew obligingly climbed up those cliffs to take some magnificent shots of the Greenough River below. Actually he did not have to climb up the sheer face but he did take a 4km walk around in order to cross the river on the bridge and then walk steadily uphill. When we were last here 11 years ago I also went up with him Oh, those were the days :-)
The left hand view of the river.
The right hand view towards the campground.
Looking down on Winnie from the heights.
At one end of the campground was this little lagoon that is not part of the main river. The algae makes it this amazing red colour.
We have seen pink lakes caused by algae but never such a rich red hue such as this.
It looks spectacular. Others there told us that a week ago it was a lavender colour.
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