Below The Waterline

With winter behind us and our boat over 2000 kilometers away in Queensland for another two months, we are missing our sails on weekends.  It is so strange being landlubbers, but as you would expect, we are plotting our next escapade: we have an extra-long weekend coming up for Melbourne Cup and will fly north to…

Brahminy Kite

Bird Photography Challenge #29: Brahminy Kite

We often admire the Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) along the coast, particularly in Queensland along the mangrove flats.  It is unmistakable and you can see why it is also known in Australia as the red-backed sea eagle.  This beautiful bird of prey is the subject of our #29 Bird Photography Challenge.