First Humpback for the season

Along with the first icy winds of winter, Hayden Warszewski’s report of a Humpack Whale offshore of Brighton this week was a good reason to celebrate. Hayden was enjoying his boat in calm conditions on flat water, thinking “how good is this??!!” when things suddenly got even better.

High seas drifter lands at Pt Lonsdale

This week’s Point Lonsdale seashell safari found another amazing critter stranded on the sand. On first glance its blue-tinged see-through look, odd shape, and rubbery feel suggested it may be a child’s toy. But a closer look and some respected reference books revealed it to be a ‘by-the-wind sailor’ Velella velella. These small, jelly-like creatures [...]

What I like about the Bay – different every day

I’ve been hosting guided walks on St Kilda foreshore for over 20 years… and never found it boring! Ever-changing seasons, temperature, wind, tides, and seasonal shifts in plant and animal populations make sure every walk is different. When the weather’s rough people ask if the walk will be canceled. But unless there’s an electrical storm, [...]

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