Little fluffy clouds

Hummingbird. The golden shot!

A Swan in my Pepper!!!!

Look me in the eye and tell me that isnt a swan!

Nature

Just a few snaps of the wildlife we live with. The massive centipede was found in the kitchen after we had bug bombed the house. A bite from one of these guys will put you in hospital. The two photos of the hummingbirds are my favourite. The second one, if you look closely, has one in flight right in the middle. Ive been waiting ages for a shot like that.

On The Beach

Turtle Nest Excavation

There is a sea turtle conservation programme ongoing on the island. When the nests are due to hatch out, an excavation is done to aid the process and maximise the chances of survival. Sadly with some species this isnt always a successful mission. This particular next had been infected with bacteria from the sand and all of the eggs had died. It aint all glamour you know.

Underwater Adventures!

Those of you who know me might know that I am a rubbish swimmer. On an island famous for its diving and coral reefs I am surrounded by people in love with the water and the underwater world. After much persuasion I caved and was persuaded to venture into the water with a snorkel. After some practice in the sea near the shore I got more confident and just in time too! As a reward for our hard work at the national parks, the interns and volunteers were treated to a snorkel boat trip around the island in the marine park boat. We visited 3 snorkel sights ranging from 6 to 10 meters deep (I did well not to freak out). I did have my security though. In addition to the help from all the strong swimmers in the group I had an old buoy to hand. An attractive orange so everyone knew where I was haha. Safety first!
The water was amazing. Calm and clear. I saw 2 sea turtles and 3 huge sting rays asleep on the sea bed.
An opportunity Im so pleased I didnt miss out on.