Tuesday, August 4, 2015

Perfect Weather

Blue skies, sunshine, almost no wind - and even the locals were tempted out onto the water. I had decided to just go for a walk along the shoreline but wished I had gone down with my kayak!

 

Paddle Boards have become popular out here recently but they definitely perform better on calm water!

There were also a couple of people on kayaks.

There are always numbers of power boats around - plus the occasional sail boat.

There were plenty of birds high in the trees and bush but few of them came within reach of my lens. This one came down into the bush ahead of me and when I saw its fish-shaped tail flicking I knew that it was a Spangle Drongo. There seem to be a lot of them around right now.

I haven't walked any distance along the shoreline for quite some time so was more anxious to walk than to stop and patiently wait for photo ops for birds! In habitat like this you need a lot of patience! This little Brown Honeyeater came close but kept behind the bushes.

Grey Mangrove trees flower around Christmas time but there were quite a lot of mangrove seeds washed up at the tide line. The covering on the seed splits open when it reaches land and the bright green leaves push out and eventually the roots as well.

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19 comments:

  1. Ah, such a beautiful day and such a beautiful place, Mick!! Terrific captures for the day and I just bet you did wish for your kayak!! Thanks as always for sharing the fun and the beauty!! Have a great new week!!

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  2. I can understand your desire to get out on the water it looks beautiful.

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  3. Hello, it does look like a pretty day to be out on the water. The paddle boards look like a lot of fun! Neat birds and sighting. Great captures! Enjoy your new week ahead!

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  4. Think I'll give the paddle board a miss - especially after a glass or two of red wine. The scenery does look spectacular though for those wishing to get into the great outdoors, walking or kayaking.

    I can see now why mangrove spreads so quickly if those seeds can take root so quickly.

    By the way, the Peregrines around here do favour shorebirds, those inland taking a liking for town or city pigeons or even racing pigeons.

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  5. it would be lovely to be on that water.Lovely shots of the birds

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  6. I wish we went on the water it was a beautiful day here as well.

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  7. Oh, it looks so tranquil out on that water. Nice.

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  8. Very interesting to see the mangrove seeds split and begin to grow!

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  9. Such a beautiful place. Interesting shots and info about the mangroves.

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  10. oops! I wouldn´t like to stand on those boards when that boat comes :)

    Thanks for giving me the ID of the Sharp-tailed Sandpiper. You are right about it.

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  11. That's what I call a beautiful Winters day! Sort of like the winters we love in Florida (except with more exotic birds, with better names!). Kayaking and walking are the only two forms of exercise you mention that appeal to me )! Here's wishing you more sunshine and perfect weather and thanks as always for sharing it,

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  12. Great looking scenery. I could dive in for a swim right now.

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  13. Beautiful shares and always a pleasure to stop by~

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  14. Hi Mick...sorry I'm a bit late in visiting with you...a busy week for me.
    LOVED all the glorious water images...so refreshing on such a hot day here in Texas. AND your bird photos are always good to view.

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  15. Neat mangrove seeds...I thought at first they were some kind of snail! Love the Brown Honeyeater! I really dislike power boats...Sailboats, kayaks, canoes, much more my speed. Even the paddle boards. As long as it doesn't make a bunch of noise and go so fast you can't enjoy the view. I know I shouldn't try to make everyone be like me...:-) Beautiful photos of this lovely place. They should slow down, those speed boaters, and enjoy it!

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  16. I love the idea of paddle sailing:) The power boats are fine as long as they don't fly through the area. Mick, I like the way you bird. It seems natural and relaxed. You see what you see and that is great. It's my favorite form of birding. I think I see more when I am just chill. Thanks for sharing your world.

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  17. Are those people in the top paddleboarding? how cool, I've never tried it

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