Spotting an endangered Gouldian finch at Lake Argyle in the Kimberley is a treat for any bird ... Mr Smith's colleague Lucas Baikrich hiked into the wilderness and was struck by the transformation.

Lake Argyle in the Kimberley region of Western Australia is quickly filling up and is expected to overflow sometime next week. When it does, it will be the first time since the 2013-14 wet season.

Lake Argyle Tourist Village Motel/Hotel P.O. Box 302 Lake Argyle Village WA 6743 Telephone: (08) 9168 7360 Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later.