The cassowary is an endangered bird found (so long as they haven’t become extinct) in the region from Townsville north to Cardwell. They call it the Cassowary Coast. Like they’re everywhere. The cassowary was supposed to be likely to be sighted on the 10km walk I did through the forest round the back of Mission Beach while the boys went on a bike ride through the same area. Remembering of course not to stop for more than a few seconds (no joke) or the mozzies will start their feast. Not a cassowary to be seen. So, back at the camping ground, where there’s plenty of humanity, out pops a cassowary and its chick. Then comes the dad, who wanders through everyone’s tent and trailer. What a treat!

Cassowary at Mission Beach