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Red Tailed Tropic Bird landing
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date: 24/8/2009
Author:Jess Howard
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Weather: Sunny, hot and windy
Air Temp: 26ºC
Wind: North/North West 10-15 knots
Water Temp: 22ºC
Water Visibility: ~20m
Sea State: Slight
Once again due to the westerly winds, the boats headed to the eastern side of the island from the southern end of the airstrip. Drift snorkeling along with a northerly current, we found Green and Hawksbill turtles who, in no hurry to be anywhere, drifted along with delighted snorkelers, and are now the subject of many photos. Black-tip reef sharks flitted through the snorkelers vision as they made a hasty escape from the crowds of watching eyes. Three MASSIVE Crayfish were spotted in the one area, hiding beneath the coral, their big blue eyes glinting as photos were taken. In the same spot, a tiny Honeycomb Moray sat, mouth open, and beady eyes glaring at onlookers.
Island discoverers were once again greeted by the Red Tailed Tropic Bird landing at the right moment to join its partner and chick under the Suite. A hefty conversation followed between both adults and the chicks, and try as they might, no-one speaks Tropic bird fluently so what was discussed is still un-deciphered.
Fish Feeding found the Mullet and Sergeant majors all waiting rather impatiently for their feed. A Picasso Triggerfish hung out at the back of the fish pool, making quick darts in and out of the feeding area to snatch bits of food.
By nightfall guests gathered in the dining room to play reef bingo, where the winner not only had to shout “LADY ELLIOT RULES” but also run throughout the dining room whilst shouting. Plenty of laughs were had in the cryptic bingo section, where guests must guess the item from the description given. Many a confusion there!!
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tropic bird - Neville Semmler
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