As one travels throughout Western Queensland at the moment, one can see ephemeral lakes and bodies of water. These temporary waterholes have been formed as a result of run off from the sand dune and stony gibber country. This water will last until it evaporates, and is the result of the spectacular wet event that occured earlier this year. The water from these lakes does not run anywhere - it has no outlet. It merely evaporates, or is consumed by plants and animals.
Not surprisingly, there are many plants and animals that take advantage of this water supply. In particular, the breeding cycle of birds is enhanced, and these bodies of water are ideal places to spot a range of birdlife.
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