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a small white-tipped reef shark meandered slowly through the crowd of onlookers
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date: 18/9/2009
Author:Jess Howard
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Weather: Sunshine
Air Temp: 25ºC
Wind: North/North Easterly 10-15 knots
Water Temp: 22ºC
Water Visibility: 15m
Sea State: Calm
It was a very pleasant day out here on Lady Elliot, with lots of beautiful sunshine to soak up, and light winds keeping the sea surface smooth.
The glass bottom boat saw two Manta Rays out at the lighthouse bommies gliding against the mild current filtering plankton from the water. Guests were in awe of their size and grace through the water. Guests were very keen to jump in and swim with the beautiful creatures, however they sped away as soon as toes hit the water. Not to worry though, turtles kept everyone company and a small white-tipped reef shark meandered slowly through the crowd of onlookers, into the deeper waters on the outer reef.
Island discoverers spent ages with baby “Goldie” our new little red-tailed tropic bird today, as she slept soundly under the protective wing of her parent. She was the focus of many photos today and probably will be for the next few months as she grows older.
Fish feeders delighted in the cool water around their ankles as the guide tossed in the food and the fish swam hungrily around their feet. The rabbitfish made an appearance today, looking very hungry as the smaller fish beat them to their nibbles. There’s always tomorrow Rabbitfish!!
The dining room almost had the roof removed with a very hotly contested Reef Trivia night. Team “TBA” took out the championship receiving a bottle of wine for their smarts.
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white tip reef shark - Al Jones
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