From far away Aurukun on the Gulf side of Cape York Peninsula came this captivating photograph of a non-laughing Kookaburra studying the ominous black clouds .
Meanwhile , in Townsville , where residents have been praying for rain over the catchment area of the city's evaporating dam , it seems that while it will not be battered by the cyclone , neither will it get a deluge and continue to be dubbed Brownsville due to water restrictions . One is reminded of a certain poem recited by a bug eyed , thirsty mariner who spoke of water , water, everywhere (on the Queensland coast ) -but not a drop for the Queen city of the North .
Another insect seen hovering for lengthy periods , despite the gusty wind, was a Dragonfly. This is a bad omen for Townsville because in the Northern Territory Dragonflies are a sign of the start of the Dry Season .
Meanwhile , in Townsville , where residents have been praying for rain over the catchment area of the city's evaporating dam , it seems that while it will not be battered by the cyclone , neither will it get a deluge and continue to be dubbed Brownsville due to water restrictions . One is reminded of a certain poem recited by a bug eyed , thirsty mariner who spoke of water , water, everywhere (on the Queensland coast ) -but not a drop for the Queen city of the North .
The view south , above , towards the cyclone threatened areas , from Picnic Bay on nearby Magnetic Island , which received six spits of rain overnight , shows the high tide and heavy, low clouds . More obviously dehydrated butterflies were spotted in the garden , including the one below , seemingly confused by the weather , who did not move when approached by this blogger armed with a camera and allowed itself be snapped from various angles .
