Unfortunately the cafe has been closed since 29th March for asbestos revoval both inside and out. The work is expected to take approximately 3 weeks and we hope to be open again by mid April in time for Easter. I'm so sorry for the inconvienience but the situation is beyond our control.
Di took advantage of the break to go back to the mainland and see her family; Brenda remained here and continues to feather her new nest. Claire got a flight out with the RFDS and has spent her break in hospital in Fremantle. Thankfully she is recovering well from her operation and due out of hospital soon. It may be a while before she is back at work but we wish her all the best for a speedy recovery.
I must admit I have thoroughly enjoyed having some time off on Island. I usually go to the mainland for my holidays so it has been great having some time to do all the things I never usually have time for including learning how to use my new camera for my latest passion, bird watching! I take photos of the birds and then go home and look them up in my bird books so initially I used the pictures to help me with identification. Now that Iam getting better at knowing what I am looking at, I've spent more time trying to get some good shots.
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| I wonder what these two White Terns are saying to each other. Any suggestions? |
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| White Tern in a tree at Trannies Beach |
Exciting news this week is the Common Noddy birds are back and nesting down at the south end of the island. The White Terns are here in large numbers too, particularly in the tall trees around Trannies Beach.
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| Common Noddy flying around the South End of Cocos Island |
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| Common Noddy |
When the café reopens I will have information about the local birds available to browse through for those that are interested in finding out more about our feathered friends along with me.
I’ve decided to put some of my bird pictures on the blog to keep interested people up to date on the comings and goings of our Cocos avian residents and visitors.
