Crab fest

Hundreds of thousands of beautiful blue crabs descended on this small mud flat at Stockton mud flats while I was photographing birds there.  Why, I'm not sure (maybe a mass breeding orgy?) but it was a truly amazing spectacle.  I've never seen so many crabs in one place.  It was awe inspiring.

Nobby Breakwater (Newcastle)

I went for a nice walk along the breakwater to stretch my body after crawling on my belly in the mud photographing birds.

Reflections

Birding in Newcastle

I spent an idyllic day on my belly in the mud trying to get close enough to waders on the Newcastle mudflats.  Needless to say, I got very dirty indeed but it was well worth it.  Photographing birds requires so much patience, but it can feel so rewarding when you get the shot.

All aboard for the Myburghian Express