This is my third trip to this area as a photographer, but if I'm being really truthful, I've found some areas very promising and others a bit of a letdown. Having said that, I should point out that the average tourist enjoys the park and the many trips available, not forgetting the outstanding Litchfield with its many swimming areas.

Kakadu on the other hand has wildlife as the main attraction, mostly centred around the crocs. And why not?

The areas that I found most interesting were Ubirr and its great rock formations, Nourlangie Rock and billabong, and also Yellow Water in Kakadu's wetlands.

The cruises on Yellow Water are very popular but I thought expensive at $90 per person - but maybe that's just the Scotsman coming out in me. The cruise deals mostly with crocs, but there is always the chance of getting images of birdlife.

On the trip I found Jakarnas, a Sea Eagle, and a Jabiru working along the bank looking for food.

I found most of the images I took on this trip rather static or, as we keen photographers refer to them, record shots.

Nourlangie Rock Billabong is a great place to see wildlife with a walk right around in the morning the best time.

Ubirr is a must. This is where Cahills Crossing is, renowned for its high density of crocodiles. Beyond this point is Arnhem Land and a permit is required to enter this area, although trips can be arranged. And the border store - it's still the same as it was 20 years ago. The people are very nice and make you most welcome.

I did visit a number of other billabongs but found them difficult to access due to vegetation round the edges, but all had boat ramps and could be entered with a boat.

I'm now returning to my main purpose of visiting this area - photography.

Most birds seem to keep to the canopy, and disappear between 11am and 4pm. This can be frustrating as the shots tend to lack impact.

I found the most common birds to photograph were Jakarna, Sea Eagles, a number of Honeyeaters, most common being the Blue-faced Honeyeater. A number of Finches were also present, and the occasional Jabiru.

One chap I met was lucky to come across a Jabiru killing a snake and eating it on his Yellow Water boat trip, so some folk do get lucky.

Without doubt Kakadu and Litchfield are great tourist attractions and bring visitors from all over the world.

I've now left this area and heading to one of my favourite hunting grounds, the Daintree. Till next time.