Herron Point, Western Australia

Because of Covid-19 restrictions, here in Western Australia we had regional boundaries we could not cross. So we looked to see here we could go for an outing and decided on Herron Point, south of Mandurrah.

map to Herron Point
It was just about an hour away, so not a long drive, it was good just to get out of the house.
(Ardea alba)
great egret
We were hardly out of the car when we spotted a Great Egret (Ardea alba).
great egret
I got a little too close I think, so it moved away, but continued its hunt for fish, frogs, small mammals. walking ever so slowly.
Pelican in flight
There were quite a few pelicans there, but I do so love to watch them fly.
Pelican among the stilts
Here is one of the many pelicans among the stilts.
Tern
Obviously there would be some Terns with the other water birds.
stilts in flight
Stilts are also interesting to watch fly.
stilt in flight
Another stilt in flight
bird of prey
Soon enough, in the air, a threatening bird appeared.
It circled around a few times.
bird of prey
Never get tired of seeing a bird of prey, they are so exciting to see. Even over my head!

It was a lovely spot to spend some time situated along the white sandy shoreline of the Harvey Estuary. It’s a place people go and camp with their families.

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  1. 6/11/2020

    […] a sweet, lovely, calm time at Herron Point, we headed back north to make our way home, but as always, looking for a spot to see a sunset. We […]

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