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We went to several spots around Urunga but none compared to the amazing boardwalk. It stretches along the Kalang River, then meets the Bellinger River before heading out to sea. It took us over 30 minutes to walk it and although it was a fairly gloomy day, the views were fabulous.
Terns were hawking along the rivers and flying around the headland. The only ones I managed to shoot were the largest, the Great Crested. I am still working on getting them in a full dive.
Great Crested Tern
As we walked back along the boardwalk we saw hundreds of Little Black Cormorant flying across the river. They were too far away to photograph and although we did track them across the water to Yellow Rock Island, we couldn't get over there. It was a shame because the island shores was full of oystercatchers, cormorants and terns. What we did see was a Little Pied Cormorant fishing in one of the pools formed by the incoming tide underneath the boardwalk.
Little Pied Cormorant
Also under the boardwalk were groups of Soldier Crabs. I have never seen them before and they were fantastic to watch as they scurried around, sifting through the sand for bugs.
Soldier Crabs
In between the boardwalk and the river proper was a retaining wall which seemed to be made from reclaimed blocks of slate. Where the water spilled into the area, a more natural looking wall stopped the river claiming the whole area. Although flooded at high tide, this area was home to godwits, gulls, curlews and this lovely Whimbrel who sat very nicely for me on the wall.
Whimbrel
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