Sunday 4 June 2023 Baragoot Lake

 Just a quick little social paddle today. Starting off at 10.50 one of our party was especially relieved to see we could easily pass under the bridge. Lots of bird life, a Spoonbill - haven't seen any for quite awhile, Chestnut Teals, a Sea Eagle and a kingfisher were among the highlights.

We were unable to explore far up Mangans Creek as a huge tree has fallen across the creek and a few more inches of water is needed to progress further. 

After completing about 2/3rds of the lake circumnavigation we pulled at 12.15pm for what turned out to be another long lunch. Setting off again at 1.35 we poddled our way back down the lake.

Editing the GoPro footage, L had his work cut out. About 10mins into the paddle I moved my hat and the brim intruded into the footage from thereon until R took over GoPro duties after lunch. It was a long and boring process getting rid of it during the editing.

Upon returning to our launch site, while the others pulled in, I continued on and up into the lead to Barragoot Bridge and the bird reserve.

Having picked my way through shallow water to get to the lead I was surprised to find there was enough water to get through. After paddling a little way into the reserve

I turned and paddled back under the bridge

and pulled in at 2.10pm, 15mins after the rest of the crew to find the last of their boats being loaded.

Trip Notes:

Put In/Take Out: Baragoot Bridge

Laked closed

7.36kms