Mid South Coast- SouthPort and The Onkaparinga River

Today Jordy requested to go surfing originally  to the South coast but plans change with the change in surf conditions, so we headed to the mid south coast to one of my favourite areas to visit.

So whilst she surfed I snapped a hundred shots on my phone (or what seemed like it) and then followed the river down to visit the wildlife.

Where the river meets the sea (surfing to the left and right of the river)

Red sand stone cliff faces

Unuasal rocky out crops eroded by the ocean

The shadow of the rock below looks a bit like an angel fish.

I love the light reflection patterning in the water.

SouthPort SA

Further down the river but still within walking distance of the beach , shallow waders in the wetlands.

Black swans found all along the river

the birds come two by two

Pelicans again- I can't help myself

Not sure what this little fella is called

If you look closely you can see pelicans flying in the tree line (and someone sitting in the trees fishing on the opposite shore)

Thats it , you made it! I think I'm done with nature shots for a wee while - although there is a group of galahs and white cockatoos that have been screeching around the neighbourhood this evening...might have to go and investigate.
Cheers..see you soon I hope.

Summer Holidays may be over...

......But the fun lingers on

I've been off blackberry picking again! I managed to pick 12 litres or about 8kg worth of berries before my back said enough you crazy fool!
I captured a few shots of some randy butterflies which refused to let go of each other despite the perils of me being so close.

 Even when they flew away (downwards) they still remained together.

And just for all you Australian pickers out their ..dont dismiss the hidden gems..if you look up into the trees near the blackberry bushes you will often find creeping brambles in through the trees. The fruit in the trees is protected from the hot sun and develop slowly and no one else goes looking for them so they develop into a ripe juicy size and generally they are easier to pick (if you can reach them)

The kids have just finished holidays and Jordy had photos from  a visit to Robe with friends on my camera.
Robe is great for fishing, surfing and crayfish. The town is pretty with great coffee and a few arty type shops for the tourists.

These two beach babes (Jordy and Sophie)  managed several hours of surfing every day and I imagine plenty of goofing around.

Jordy also had another break on the Murray River with plenty of water sports to keep Eloise and Jordy active

 Chilling

Elloise - ski style

Checkout the lovely sandstone cliffs.. rich burnt orange colours

 ice treats at the end of the day.