Springtime in Moruya

Malabar Lagoon

The causeway at Malabar Lagoon, Moruya

Grass, Rosedale

Rustic bench

A rustic bench from which to contemplate the beauty of North Rosedale.

North Rosedale

On the headland looking north over North Rosedale Beach

Clyde River at Nelligen

Clyde River upstream of Nelligen

The Clyde River rises in the Budawang Range, part of the Great Dividing Range, in Budawang National Park.  Its mouth is at Batemans Bay, where it forms a wide estuary.

Introduced species

Along The River Road between Shallow Crossing and Nelligen, you come across this critter swinging between the trees.

Currowan Creek crossing

The fellas pictured yesterday were placing new depth markers across the causeway crossing the creek. We were on The River Road between Nelligen and Shallow Crossing. This point is the boundary between the Shoalhaven and the Eurobodalla local government areas. They were from Ulladulla, and told us that Shoalhaven is responsible for the maintenance of the depth markers at this spot.

Left: Reflections from the passenger seat as we drove across.

Depth marker repairs

The crew from City of Shoalhaven were busy placing new depth markers along the causeway across the Currowan Creek which marks the boundary between Eurobodalla Shire and Shoalhaven. It's along the River Road between Nelligen and Shallow Crossing.

This point is the boundary between the Shoalhaven and the Eurobodalla local government areas. They were from Ulladulla, and told us that Shoalhaven is responsible for the maintenance of the depth markers at this spot. I am not sure if it is the Clyde River, or a tributary.

Of course we stopped for a chat.

Candlagan Creek, Mossy Point

The lagoon formed by Candlagan Creek where it enters into the sea at the northern end of Broulee Beach is a popular paddling and playing area for families.

Broulee island can be seen in the distance.

Rescue flotation ring, North Rosedale

Last year a rescue ring was installed at the northern end of Rosedale beach, and another at the southern end. There have been several drownings, and rescues of people in difficulties over the decades. Rosedale is an unpatrolled beach, and there are several rips along its length.

Bee

From my garden at Rosedale

Where the lagoon opens to the sea

Saltwater Creek was running into the sea at Rosedale when this photo was taken.

The lagoon is a small estuary of Saltwater Creek, which divided South and North Rosedale. Periodically, usually after heavy storms, the lagoon opens to the sea. At other times it recedes and is sand-bound.

Rosedale Lagoon, late afternoon

The lagoon is a small estuary of Saltwater Creek, which divided South and North Rosedale. Periodically, usually after heavy storms, the lagoon opens to the sea. At other times it recedes and is sand-bound.

Sunset, Rosedale Lagoon

The lagoon is a small estuary of Saltwater Creek, which divided South and North Rosedale. Periodically, usually after heavy storms, the lagoon opens to the sea. At other times it recedes and is sand-bound.

Clyde River, Batemans Bay, looking west (up-river)

Batemans Bay Bridge

This is a two-lane opening bridge, which means traffic delays on both sides when the middle section needs to be opened to allow boats through.

The state government has plans to replace the bridge with a higher, four-lane bridge.

Read more here.

Late afternoon, Tomakin Beach

Rocks at Tomakin Cove (northern end)

Tomakin Cove beach is my favourite for swimming laps. It is sheltered by a rocky headland to the north and a lower rock platform to the south and very rarely has much surf. It's also fun exploring the numerous rock pools and shallows at low tide.

Beach at Tomakin Cove, looking towards Melville Point

Looking down at the Boatshed at Tuross Head and along the Tuross River, where we enjoyed yesterday's fish and chips. 

Fish and chips at Tuross Head Boatshed

A great place to sit in the sun and eat delicious flathead and chips. 

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Relaxation, Moruya River

Someone has set up this table and chairs in a spot along a bank of the Moruya River

King Parrots

I have never noticed the blue feathers at the top of the tail before. 

These Australian King Parrots come to peck around in my backyard. We put out some native bird seed, but they also arrive after we do some pruning - looking for grubs and worms.

These are all females, with green upper breasts and heads. Males are scarlet. They get about in parties and small flocks, mainly green.

They are often in company with Crimson Rosellas, which are more timid and fly away more readily.

Nightfall, Moruya River

From The River restaurant

Sundown, Moruya River

Taken from The River restaurant

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Boat, Moruya River

Moruya River, Moruya