Decent sleep last night so got out early for a ride up to port. We have weeks of gusty but sunny weather coming...30-45 kph makes for interesting riding along the coast. The CB300 is only 150kg so gets bucked around a bit.
One mad bloke was out kite surfing.
Got a nice shot of a young osprey on the nest looking out for a feed.
outer limits for the 45/175 ( 350 equiv ) lens from across the highway. Maybe will take the big 100/400 ( 800 eqv ) with me.
Wonder if Hasties Swamp has any wildlife now spring is approaching.
More than 220 bird species have been recorded here, mostly from the aquatic and woodland environments. The best time for birdwatching is during 'the dry' (April to October) as the swamp dries out and the area becomes an important refuge for waterbirds. Up to 1500 magpie geese may be seen at one time.
From the comfort of the two-storey bird hide, you can enjoy uninterrupted views across the swamp. Signs provide species identification and background information about the wetland.
Since we really haven't gotten a "dry" this year....guess I will just have to ride there.
Thought there were two but one might have been settled out of the wind. Can hardly top the shots I took a few years ago of that nesting pair and chicks being fed but was worried with the cyclone and their spot so exposed. I guess they could have rebuilt as the nest was looking overgrown last year.
Got my $4.95 breakfast feed from Jacks with a small latte...benefit of getting out early.
Was concerned as was not on the flyer but she rang the deal in anyways.
Bacon and egg and cheese on a toasted turkish roll plus a very tasty hashbrown.
Given my light apetite it's a full meal carrying me through to Bowl's Club tonight.
Hash Brown
Still sitting at 110 kg despite pasta binges.
Big benefit from Ozempic is no headaches if I don't eat on time. That use to be a real stress point with partner when travelling as she has no issues missing meals. One of our friends and her sister are real exemplars for "hangry".
if a few minutes late to eat. I wasn't that bad but at the same time happy to be shy of the issue.
110 km round trip. Fueled up now so maybe a longer ride tomorrow.
I'd love to tackle a Palmer River run but coming back against that wind does not appeal . Very hard to hear the audiobook. It's also 430 km round trip....
240 down !!!!
