Our great southern migration

  This time of year, the joeys really don't fit in that pouch but they still try. For some reason, mom doesn't tend to hop away but stands there, looking miserable! The boys from prior years hang out together, often on the path. You can see the dares in their eyes - who is going to stay the longest?  Love the cocked foot in the near one! You can also see their footprints - apparently they love hanging out on the beach at night! We usually see them in the nearby open area during the day Since this is K, you also get king parrots. These two were in the garden. The chickweed and lemons have been decimated. Wouldn't think they would like lemons but they were good lemons! Female king parrot Very happy male king parrot  We traveled to Swansea (bordered by two large lakes with close ocean) yesterday. We stayed at a pub and got room 1. It was Saturday night so live music in the restaurant. We saw the band at the nearby table during dinner but returned to our room before they star...

  We usually vacation in this area in August and the humpbacks generally show up a day or two before we leave. Their standard southward migration starts closer to September. This one was enjoying the early morning off Jamieson Point.  We went for an earlier walk this morning trying to capture the elusive pink breasted/red breasted birds and walked out to the point south of Potato Point. A larger pod was moving along the coast, evidenced by the spouts, tail slaps and splashes! Always amazing to see how big they are. When you can see them from the shore.... Whale info The nice thing about the point is the view! Potato Point has several areas from which you can watch a wide expanse of ocen. Two even have benched. Great place to go read  The other often has company But here is a cuter picture -two for the price of one