The wind had dropped and we had perfect still water as we walked along the beach towards our favourite rock fishing spot.
As we headed on to the rocks Trev spied a hooded plover pair. We saw another one on the shore as we walked back a few hours later, laden down with such a good catch that we pulled up stumps before the bait ran out. If we catch nothing tomorrow we will still eat fish for tea.
All the others had also had a good haul so we are very well supplied indeed. Of course we didn’t realise how they were doing at the time as they were fishing from different positions and not sharing our fish bucket.
The still water gave us a chance to admire two different types of Ray in the shallow water and also a small shark of some kind who cruised past.
After a late lunch Trev and I took Mike’s kayaks out for a little paddle too. The water was still pretty clear and wind low when we set out, but it picked up a bit while we were out on the water.
The rest of the afternoon was spent lazing, reading and chatting. Rob went for a couple of swims. Many fish were scaled and filleted.
It is warm enough today to be actively seeking the shade as we anticipate our fish feast for dinner. This was followed by pancakes and a small amount of fruitcake that remained.
As well as the hooded plovers we identified silver eyes and striated pardalotes today.
Only 2 sleeps now till we have to leave. We are already talking about when we can come back.
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