Osprey

Bird Photography Challenge #27: Osprey

The Osprey (Pandion haliaetus) sometimes known as the sea hawk or fish eagle, is a handsome fish-eating bird of prey. We saw this spectacular raptor in action during our recent Winter cruise in Queensland.  We were mesmerised by its fishing exploits, and amazed by the size of its nest, right on top of a rocky…

Sea Mammals Series – Bottlenose Dolphins

The star of our second post in the Sea Mammals Series is the Bottlenose Dolphin.  There is rarely a day when we are out sailing that we don’t see dolphins joining us at our bows.  These are gregarious, social, fun, intelligent, agile animals. Invariably as soon as we see them coming towards us, we rush to…