Moruya


From the lookout at  Burrewarra Point


While I was utterly exhausted by the time I arrived at Jane and Andrew's place at Moruya, having driven further in on day than I have ever driven before, it was delightful to catch up over a glass of wine and a thoughtfully prepared dinner.

Their place is a rural property, just outside the town, and an absolutely delightful setting above the banks of the Moruya River.  Careful plantings of many native species, along with some exotics, attract some fabulous wildlife, including magpies, sulphur crested cockatoos, Eastern Rosella, Crimson Rosella, Wattlebirds and Bower Birds - Jane quickly explained that the collection of blue plastic was their work, not just litter :) 

Fungus on the Burrewarra Point walk


They also have Eastern Grey Kangaroo visiting - in some numbers.

The presence of all this wildlife means that to get production from their vegetable and fruit garden, it needs to be enclosed: thus a space about the size of 4 urban blocks feeds them well and produces copious quantities of strawberries amongst other delights.

Jane being a field naturalist at Burrewarra point 




Jane and I went for a walk on Wednesday morning to Burrewarra Point, which features some interesting flora, which gave us lots of opportunities for photographs and discussion about identification.  We also spent some time at the lookout staring at a hint of the whales on their northerly migration.

Correa



Westrigia







An afternoon exploration of a rock platform at Broulee Island at low tide gave similar opportunities in respect of the invertebrates and seaweeds present.

Snake chiton

Hormorsira
An interesting tiny shell found under a rock
An interesting tiny shell found under a rock

Limpet
Jane being a marine naturalist
Chiton

Heading home before darkness hits
From Jane's garden

The Moruya River at Jane's place



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