Nature Images by Susan

10/01/2026

Hastings Point is still a gem, but the water quality isn’t 💯 at the moment.

Not sure what it is, maybe some sort iof algae. Sure has the most unpleasant smell. Its been here all week, but definitley worse the last couple of days

Reported to Tweed Shire Council so they can at least give advice on what it is and any potential harm to humans (some people may react to it if it’s algae). Haven’t heard back …

08/01/2026

Pied oystercatcher junior (now three months old) with its crab breakfast

07/01/2026

Mumma osprey and her two fledglings.

They were sitting practising their fish observations skills, until the noisy friarbird came in and ruined the serenity again (see separate post - its been making a habit of it)

Hastings Point
31 Dec 2025

05/01/2026

The Ospreys as Hastings Point are an absolute joy to watch. There are 5, the adult male and female, their female offspring from 24/25 (for ID I’m calling her Jay), and two juniors who fledged early Dec 2025.

The Tweed Shire Council has installed nest platforms around the Tweed. There are two at Hastings Point, the active nest, and the one in this photo, which they use as a resting, and eating, and watching location.

Mum osprey was sitting up on the nest basket, and Jay was sitting on the crossbeam with her catch, when one of the juniors decided to fly in and try and land on the cross beam next to her.

They are still building their flying skills, and this one didn’t quite time it right, landing right on top of Jay. This sent junior up again, and Jay off the beam (and she headed to her alternate location).

This photo was taken as Jay moved off (Jay on the right with the fish, junior higher up on the left)

OM 1 Mk I, mzuiko 100-400 mm lens F5.0-6.3
ISO 800, 210mm, 0ev, f8, 1/3200s

04/01/2026

Will wagtail with its breakfast

Live watching these feisty birds, they are so chatty but so fierce when defending their space from other birds, goannas etc

02/01/2026

Osprey shenanigans …. We really, it’s just junior (recent fledgling) learning the ropes. Not so steady on the landing yet.
Jay, older sibling (from year prior) was sitting on banksia bench when junior decided to join her.

Didn’t stick the landing, Jay flew off, and junior crashed down a couple of branches and flew off as well.

Hastings Point
2 Jan 26

31/12/2025

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Had a different cover for the camera, by put found it started a lot in the rain, especially in the heat/humidity.

Protects the camera from the sun, sand, sea spray and weather

https://wildlifewatchingsupplies.co.uk/collections/camera-lens-video-covers/products/c80-all-in-one-camera-lens-cover-reversible

Not being paid for this, got no discount…just sharing what works for me ☺️

31/12/2025

Pied oystercatcher juveniles, and mum

The chicks are now 12 weeks old ♥️🤍🖤

Hastings Point, 30 Dec 25

31/12/2025

Eastern curlew on the sand flats at low tide

Unfortunately they kept getting disturbed by people walking around the sandbanks. Most of them didn’t recognise they were migratory birds, or even notice they were there until they took off.

Ballina 30 Dec 25

31/12/2025

Osprey family above the creek
Mum, and two recent fledglings ( they fledged 3 1/2 weeks ago)

31 Dec 25

Sun was not kind, but I kind of like the effect ☺️

31/12/2025

🐨💚 The return of Odin.

After over 6 months, Odin has returned to the northern part of his range. It’s an area he seems to prefer over the summer and autumn months, moving elsewhere for winter and spring/early summer.

30/11/2025