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, [...]

Geelong Rakali’s mid-arvo snack

I spotted this rakali near Cunningham Pier, Geelong, mid-arvo in January, in an area with lots of people passing by. It headed offshore and dived among seaweed a couple of times, rocketing to the surface (as if playing). Third time lucky, it came up with a leatherjacket (of the fish variety!) about 3 quarters the [...]