点评:Visiting the west coast of Australia, the drive to and from Perth is a must, and alongside Kalbarri National Park, one of the highlights is the morning pelican feeding sessions. These are run by local volunteers who provide an informative and engaging commentary on the habits of these remarkable birds, which fly in voluntarily to be fed each day.
The feeding area is just a stone’s throw from the beach, and on cue, around three to six pelicans arrive and waddle up for their daily treats. The volunteers are careful to explain how the feeding is managed to ensure it does not interfere with the birds’ natural feeding behaviour or create dependence on handouts.
Visitors are also encouraged to interact by assisting with feeding, and the pelicans, in turn, are calm and well accustomed to people. Overall, it is a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Kalbarri itself is a wonderful, up-and-coming town that has grown significantly since my last visit 20 years ago.
翻译:游览澳大利亚西海岸,往返珀斯的自驾之旅绝对不容错过。除了卡尔巴里国家公园,清晨的鹈鹕喂食活动也是一大亮点。这些活动由当地志愿者组织,他们会讲解这些非凡鸟类的习性,生动有趣。鹈鹕们每天都会自愿飞来这里接受喂食。
喂食区距离海滩仅几步之遥,每当时间一到,大约三到六只鹈鹕便会抵达,摇摇摆摆地前来享用它们的每日美食。志愿者们会耐心解释喂食的流程,确保不会干扰鹈鹕的自然觅食行为,也不会让它们对食物产生依赖。
游客们也被鼓励参与喂食,而鹈鹕们则十分温顺,早已习惯了人类的存在。总而言之,这是一次令人愉悦的体验。
卡尔巴里本身也是一座充满活力、蓬勃发展的城镇,自从我20年前上次到访以来,它已经发生了翻天覆地的变化。