Archive for May, 2009

Strange birds at Bateman’s Bay

Australian Pelican, Bateman's Bay

Australian Pelican, Bateman's Bay

One of the most unusual sights I have seen was at the waterfront in Bateman’s Bay on the south coast of New South Wales.

Not one – but about a dozen Australian Pelicans were standing or sitting on the light covers in the street. I’ve never seen them perching like this before and it was so unusual in my opinion that I had to stop and take a photo.

Bizarre.

Bateman's Bay, south coast of NSW

Bateman's Bay, south coast of NSW

A short visit to Bateman’s Bay

Bateman's Bay, south coast NSW

Bateman's Bay, south coast NSW

After our short stay in Canberra during our holiday last year we drove the short distance to Bateman’s Bay on the south coast of New South Wales.

The first half of this part of our journey was through rolling hills and open farmland. It was a beautiful part of the country but it was rather dry because it was the middle of summer.

The last half of the road from Canberra to Bateman’s Bay drops dramatically down a very sharp escarpment. It is a spectacular drive and has many twists and turns with many sharp hairpin corners. I had no opportunity to stop and take photos. It was a warm day and not surprisingly several cars had stopped on the up track due to overheated engines.

This was our first visit to this beautiful seaside town. It is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations for tourists and especially those into water activities, especially fishing.

Bateman's Bay, south coast NSW

Bateman's Bay, south coast NSW