Australian fur seals

Sea Mammals Series – Australian Fur Seals

Our third post in the Sea Mammals Series is dedicated to Australian Fur Seals.  These are rowdy, noisy, inquisitive and fun animals to watch. They are found mainly in Bass Strait.  We have seen them in Victoria, on islands off Wilson’s Promontory and in Tasmania at Judgement Rocks which are part of the Kent Group…

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…