Clear Skies and Surprises

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The skies are clear
so let's walk...

on the coastal boardwalk
the Tea Tree is alive with the colour
and the screeching of the Rainbow Lorikeets

the high seas have gone
and with them the school of surfers

leaving the gentle waves
for the stand-up paddle boarders
to roll into Main Beach

and First Point

up we go
to the National Park gates

did you see the Rice Flower
at the edge of the track...

and this wild flower...
the Lomandra or Club Rush

Let's take a rest at Hell's Gate
and watch today's big surprise
the Blue Crane
or White Faced Heron

who doesn't want me too close

and decides to walk along the edge
where he knows I will not follow...

and down onto the rock face

but has a change of heart
and comes back up again

all the while keeping his distance

and watching me warily...

See how this side of the headland
is turning into Wallum country

with stunted growth,
wind blown, misshapen Banksias
and open heathland

and just look at that sky above ...

on our way back
we'll see the Lamb's Tail Wattles





clinging to the coastal bank
and ready now to flower

the Painted Splurge
Euphorbia Cyanthophora,
with contasting colour
and beautiful leaf

wild Tufted Irises,
Patersonia

and gaze out to the Blue Pacific
as we enjoy the day's clear skies
and surprises...





Oh Happy days

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