by admin | Jan 22, 2018 | Wildlife of the Top End
St Andrews Cross The St Andrews Cross spider is a common spider in the Top End. It is a non venomous and usually non-aggressive (when left alone) orb spider which captures prey in large webs. The webs themselves are usually decorated with a cross radiating from the... 
by admin | Jan 20, 2018 | Wildlife of the Top End
Whistling Ducks A great place to see Whistling ducks is at Fogg Dam where ethical adventures visits on two tours from Darwin. The Australian species include: Wandering Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna arcuate) Plumed Whistling-duck (Dendrocygna eytoni) Spotted Whistling... by admin | Jan 15, 2018 | Wildlife of the Top End
Whistling Kites – Haliastur sphenurus So named because of the loud and common whistling sound emitted by both males and females. Females tend to be a bit bigger than the males with both happy to keep the relationship going year after year and even using the...