The mystery of the disappearing Flathead
Sand Flathead (Platycephalus bassensis) were one of the most commonly caught fish in the Bay. But since the 1950′s, their Bay population is believed to have declined more than 90%, cause unknown. SF’s were most abundant in the Bay on the muddy bottom of central basin, where they wait, partly buried in the soft seabed, [...]
Bay champions – taking it to the world
If there’s one thing as priceless as our amazing Bay, it’s the inspirational and resourceful people who put their heart and soul into caring for it. Philippa Rayment’s little doco on the launch of Freddie Leong’s book ‘Underwater Wonders of Mornington Peninsula’ is a great example. Philippa calmly and efficiently video-taped the book launch, edited [...]
St Kilda Spoonbill
August 26, 2010 by BayKeeper
Filed under Featured, Wild Things
Royal Spoonbills (Platalea regia) are big birds that eat small prey! So they have to work hard for a living. They wade in shallow water, systematically sweeping their open bill from side to side just below the surface. When they find a mollusc, small fish, or water bug, the bill snaps shut. With a quick [...]
