This morning I had wonderful experience at
Cape Solander on the southern end of Botany Bay (a little south of
Sydney). Not only was I watching several Black-browed and Shy
Albatross offshore from Cape Solander, but saw 3 magnificent
Humpback Whales only about one kilometre away from the
rocks. One or two was seen "breaching" (with enormous splashes)
and the whales were also seen tail slapping, blowing, rolling, diving,
flapping its fins and tail etc. There were several small fishing boats
metres away from them and one fisherman did not realise how close it came
behind from his boat. I have never seen them so close to shore.
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Edwin,
Unfortunately, I just missed
you. I have just returned to Melbourne yesterday (Sunday) after
spending a week at Cape Solander ( pretty much daybreak to 4.00ish) helping
to count the passing humpback whales. I too, saw some
spectacular sights while there. Congrats on your sightings - I for
one, will never tire of the sight of such magnificient creatures on their
annual migration.
I also managed to spot some
interesting birds while there to add to all the thrills, and managed a quick
trip to the Royal National Park (I don't think I've ever seen so many birds
!!!!) after being helped by a regular birding couple also out watching
the whales. The gentleman was Neil (sorry, I didn't catch his
surname) and his wife and they were both very helpful - a lovely
couple. He did mentioned he knows quite a few contributors on
birding-aus. I had a truly wonderful week !!
Karen
Hampton,
Vic.
