tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post8511141357108481525..comments2023-11-02T21:28:33.548+10:00Comments on Sandy Straits and Beyond: Inskip Pointmickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-25397721973637910132009-10-23T08:47:57.310+10:002009-10-23T08:47:57.310+10:00Thanks John.Thanks John.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-6307922462516994992009-10-23T07:02:54.824+10:002009-10-23T07:02:54.824+10:00You do see such lovely collections of birds on you...You do see such lovely collections of birds on your expeditions. Great photos of the pelicans, etc.Midmarsh Johnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10980417659811194899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-34944146268824572172009-10-23T04:33:36.714+10:002009-10-23T04:33:36.714+10:00Hi Duncan, This is a wonderful place and time of t...Hi Duncan, This is a wonderful place and time of the year for the waders. I just hope nobody gets tired of hearing about them for the next few months!<br /><br />Hi Denis, Yes, it is a designated Ramsar wetlands - and no, such activities are not restricted. In fact I have been surprised at how little is changed by listing it as a Ramsar site :-(<br /><br />Hi Wren, Pelicans are some of my favorite birds for the interesting ways they commonly act - and there were more than 60 of them out on the sandbank that morning.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-38094749283220437192009-10-23T02:44:59.963+10:002009-10-23T02:44:59.963+10:00Great photos, Mick. I love the second one with all...Great photos, Mick. I love the second one with all the pelicans marching in a line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-77716224115192598432009-10-22T20:38:07.603+10:002009-10-22T20:38:07.603+10:00Hi Mick
Isn't the Great Sandy Straits a design...Hi Mick<br />Isn't the Great Sandy Straits a designated Ramsar Wetland? I would have assumed that meant the whole thing was protected?<br />Cheers<br />DenisDenis Wilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10031115992910569116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-34269371387484092342009-10-22T19:24:30.154+10:002009-10-22T19:24:30.154+10:00Wish we had a wader spot like that Mick!Wish we had a wader spot like that Mick!Duncanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12182951711946882353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-49922164306762836742009-10-22T10:08:12.422+10:002009-10-22T10:08:12.422+10:00Thanks Barbara. I have talked by phone to a couple...Thanks Barbara. I have talked by phone to a couple of friends and they think I am right that the birds are Red Knots. I need more photos - and good ones! - to be really sure of the ID for next time.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-89771259206921835942009-10-22T08:34:53.211+10:002009-10-22T08:34:53.211+10:00Hi Mick, How annoying to have your non-invasive ac...Hi Mick, How annoying to have your non-invasive activity disrupted by fishermen with nets. I fear that our limited resources can not support 'netters' and it is a great pity that the activity is not restricted. I enjoyed your wader bird photos as always but like Gouldiae am unable to help with ID.<br />cheers<br />BarbaraAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-43621951722470562312009-10-22T06:36:38.008+10:002009-10-22T06:36:38.008+10:00Hi Gouldiae, I agree this is a great place to live...Hi Gouldiae, I agree this is a great place to live! re the fish - I am not a fisherman (fisherperson??) but my neighbor who is a keen fisherman says that netters have ruined the fish stocks inside the bay. I don't know if there is evidence to back this up or if it's simply a "fisherman's complaint"! I certainly wish the boats wouldn't come so close to that sand island but there are no signs or laws to stop them.mickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230845410313320080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8109980962343059479.post-71949806983745067912009-10-22T05:51:30.029+10:002009-10-22T05:51:30.029+10:00G'day Mick,
Lovely stuff. You certainly share ...G'day Mick,<br />Lovely stuff. You certainly share a great place with the birds there. Do you feel concerned about the fisherman taking too much? Obviously the Pelicans enjoy their presence momentarily, but what of the future? <br />Sorry, I canknot help with the ID!<br />Loved the Dollarbird shot by the way. Haven't got near enough to one yet myself. Well done.<br />Regards,<br />Gouldiae.Gouldiaehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04534425400820381646noreply@blogger.com