It has been an interesting week with a lot of different creatures coming out to play. This is probably as a result of reasonably heavy rainfall throughout South East Queensland, and the insect life in the forest has jumped significantly (including mosquitos.)
The seas around Byron Bay have been spectacular with 26 degree water and 20 metres visibility, despite the rainfall. Leopard sharks and mantas have been hanging around Julian Rocks and the turtles have also been very excited by all the commotion.
This turtle is eating the weeds off a rock at Byron Bay. It's why it's important not to throw rubbish into the sea (among other reasons.)
This turtle is eating the weeds off a rock at Byron Bay. It's why it's important not to throw rubbish into the sea (among other reasons.)
This turtle is eating the weeds off a rock at Byron Bay. It's why it's important not to throw rubbish into the sea (among other reasons.)
These Leopard Sharks come to Byron Bay to congregate and mate around March and April each year. They are some of the most beautiful fish in the sea.
This bull ray just swam up to say gday and then kept on going.
These Leopard Sharks come to Byron Bay to congregate and mate around March and April each year. They are some of the most beautiful fish in the sea.
This Praying Mantis stopped to clean itself on route up the tree branch
This Praying Mantis stopped to clean itself on route up the tree branch
This striped spider is sitting on a leaf in the garden. It took 210 photos to get this shot, because it wouldn't sit still.
This turtle has just taken a big breath of air and is swimming back down to the tasty, tasty coral
This Moray Eel was on the move in the beautiful blue water
