Tuesday 17 September 2013

Muttonbird Island

One day after school we set off on a little adventure to Muttonbird Island, Coffs Harbour. This was our first trip to the island and it was an utter delight. Muttonbird Island is the most accessible place in which to watch the migratory shearwater birds (or muttonbirds), they come here and build their nests, hatch their young and then depart again (around March). Walking along the path we were enthralled as we spied nests, looked at the birds feeding and dancing along the coast, a mutton bird carrying a rather large fish in it's feet sailing over the island, watching the sunset over the mountains and imagining that being out here, looking out at other islands and a great expanse of sea, we could almost be in the Greek Isles or for that matter, any number of island getaways around the world. Yes, there were joggers making good time running up and down the steep hill, focused on their headphones and fitness regime but aside from a couple of near misses we were too busy trying to take all this majestic beauty in. It was a lovely little trip and we can't wait to share this special place with friends next time they journey up the coast to see us. Yep, another one for the Bellingen and surrounds guide book.

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  1. These photos are stunning! We do the Muttonbird walk every morning with my Dad when we're up in Coffs visiting him, I love it too. Kellie xx

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    1. Hey Kellie and thank you, how lovely to do it every morning, wow, what a wonderful idea. xxx j

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  2. Can't wait to visit with you...not toooo far off now

    LOVE YOU

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    1. oh that will be so much fun, can't wait love you too.xxxx

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  3. Beautiful photos xx sweet Ilo, sunset and boats, looks like a perfect way to spend an afternoon

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  4. Jay, these photos are just gorgeous, especially the one of Ilo with the binoculars backlit with the sunset. Hope you're all well xx

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    1. Hello lovely one, how are you? so nice to hear from you. Thanks for the kind words. We are all well. And you? What fun stuff have you been doing? xxx

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