Big Thirsty Aussies

Had another great walk followed up with our first swim of the season, water was beautiful. The girls had a swim off the jetty the other day as well when it was hot, bring on summer! Todays walk was at Iluka in the national park.  a puffer fish that was left with the tide. a rather tedious video of dolphins but it is soooo hard to get them to cooperate! will post vid later technical issues (beer, Sunday arvo, etc...) this is a lovely little kingfisher recovering after a shot at the glass door, camera can't really pick up his beautiful colouring. Also a big " we are very proud of you" goes out to Tory who was accepted into Woollongong University for her bachelor of Science. and, so as it was too windy to cast a line, Sunday arvo sees us enjoying the weather from the verandah.

Continuing our Sunday walks saw us out at Cudmirrah Beach  last week, where we came upon 3 Hooded Plovers , there are only 50 of these birds in NSW so we felt pretty lucky to see 3. The beach is meant to have one pair so one must have been a baby. Back at home we have our own little baby hanging around. A young Little Wattle bird. The Navy had its 100 year fleet review  in Sydney but on their way they had a day in the bay. There were about 20 warships all up in bay it was pretty cool.  Then Grand final weekend up at Jo's place. Pity about Manly losing but I did get to see another Bronco game (we won!). Had a walk up to the top of the property and around the old wool-shed, magnificent views what a great spot to be standing and looking around. The sun on trees as we took our Sunday walk along Canyonleigh Rd. In there at some point we also had some fishing. Had a bit of a sprinkle but never turned into enough ...