centre is an expert on the native flora and fauna of this region. He was generous enough to show me around. There are lots of treasures to be found in the 100 yards or so of bush that line the beaches, I don't even think we scratched the surface in three hours.First of all, nearly every species of bird is either beautifully colored or has some other showy feature. Some of the birds whistle in a human-like fashion so convincing that I actually mistook them for another camper.
The rainbow bee eaters usually hang out near our cabins on the electrical wire. This picture doesn't do their beautiful colors justice.
Another common bird we have seen along the beach is, of course, the silver gull. I know they are probably a pest to the locals, but I love them never the less.
The trees in this area are curious as well. This tree is Coast Banksia - it has flowers that look and feel like a hairbrush. It is one of the most common trees in the area.
Here is a fun game: can you find the animal in the picture below? Its a leaf mimic butterfly. Its coloration and jagged wings make it look just like an old dead leaf. I wo
uld never have noticed it had it not started flying.The butterfly below is one that is common around the beach. I don't know its name yet.
In other news, the group passed the written and swimming portion of the scuba test on Saturday. It was a very long day to say the least, but we are all glad it is over. Now we just need to practice with our scuba gear in the swimming pool in order to be officially scuba certified!
