Tides and Tide Table for Urunguan Hervey Bay Queensland

Very low tide of 24 September, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Tide Predictions for Queensland

http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/oceanography/tides/tide_predications.cgi


TIDE PREDICTIONS FOR URANGAN
SEPTEMBER TO OCTOBER - 2009
Mon 28 Tue 29 Wed 30 Thu 1 Fri 2 Sat 3 Sun 4
Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht Time Ht
0434 2.45 0528 2.66 0019 1.06 0054 0.90 0127 0.76 0158 0.65 0228 0.56
1025 1.37 1118 1.19 0609 2.87 0645 3.07 0719 3.25 0753 3.40 0827 3.51
1707 3.01 1751 3.16 1201 1.03 1241 0.89 1319 0.78 1357 0.72 1435 0.69
2341 1.24 1829 3.30 1901 3.39 1932 3.45 2002 3.46 2032 3.44
Further information on tides for Queensland

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Tides
http://www.bom.gov.au/oceanography/tides/MAPS/qld.shtml

Soldier Crabs

SoldierCrab Droppings, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Hervey Bay is full of Soldier Crabs

This entire exposed island at low tide is all soldier crab droppings.

This video of the soldier crabs at Hervey Bay is fantastic...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWM8K4YShc0

Sand Yabbies...Yabby Pumps

Yabby Pumps Sand, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Hervey Bay is a Great Place for Fishing.

The main tool needed to collect yabbies and worms is a yabby pump, a sieve and a bucket or two to store the bait. At times when I?ve been pumping yabbies I?ve come across soldier crabs running across the sand flats. These pretty little purple/ blue crabs make good bait for big elbow slapping summer (sand) whiting.
http://www.marinews.com/fishing_details.php?recordid=173


All those holes in the sand at Low Tide,  are airholes for the sand yabbies that live in the sand.
A great bait for fishing is the sand yabby.
The puckered sand are from Soldier crabs.
Hervey Bay is full of both Soldier crabs and Sand Yabbies.

Here a fisherman uses a yabby pump to get yabblies.
He showed me one at the bottom of the bucket.
The Pump is pushed into the sand, and the core is squirted onto the sand and the yabbies jump around ready to be collected.
There weren't many yabbies right at this time, and rather than disturb the guys I took the photo and moved on with the dogs I was walking on the beach.
I found out what all the bubbling holes in the sand were.

http://users.tpg.com.au/dtdan/yabpump.htm

Shoreline at the Beach

Shore, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The tide comes in right up to the edge, and you can see where erosion is taking place.
The shore is now edged with trees that have fallen, and there are many roots visible as the sand gets washed away.
There are plans for rehabilitating the beach, and they do need to start soon, as already the line of bach has enroached into the line of land.

There is a caravan park right on the beach, and I have plans to stay there when i need somewhere to stay. It looks awesome.
Right now its the school holidays and there are tents almost on the beach. Its a beautiful location for a Caravan Park.

Sailing to Byzantine by William Butler Yeats

Beach at Dawn, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

That is no country for old men. The young
In one another's arms, birds in the trees
- Those dying generations - at their song,
The salmon-falls, the mackerel-crowded seas,
Fish, flesh, or fowl, commend all summer long
Whatever is begotten, born, and dies.
Caught in that sensual music all neglect
Monuments of unageing intellect.


An aged man is but a paltry thing,
A tattered coat upon a stick, unless
Soul clap its hands and sing, and louder sing
For every tatter in its mortal dress,
Nor is there singing school but studying
Monuments of its own magnificence;
And therefore I have sailed the seas and come
To the holy city of Byzantium.

Yachts at Boat Club Hervey Bay

Boat Harbour Hervey Bay, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Yesterday I had breakfast at the Hervey Bay Boat Club.

I sat by the window overlooking the yachts and boats moored below and watched the owners preparing their boats for a days sailing.
There are many boats at the Boat Club, but the boats seem to be moored there rather than active boats. I have never seen a yacht or a boat actually move in or out of its mooring in the times I have been sitting at the Restaurant window wishing I could sail out on a boat.

Yesterday a lady said she was on a boat. I saw one man walk back to the pier and his yacht. Maybe they were a couple. I watched two men fixing their boat, I thought to take out, but they seemed to be packing and unpacking and did not go out at all. There was no other action as far as I could see from my vantage point at the Breakfast table.

I was there to join a boat for a sail.
But there was no action.

I enjoyed my Full Breakfast of eggs, bacon and hashbrowns, (the brains were dried up and awful), enjoyed a juice and a cup of coffee and went back home.

So much for my days sailing!!!!

Live coral at Low tide

Live coral at Low tide, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The tide was well out in the Bay.
This rock of living coral had been carried in by the water and the current and lay in a pool of shallow water attracting everyone who went past to stop and explore.
The animals living in this small community were all still alive.

Driftwood in the sand

Driftwood in the sand, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Yesterday the 22nd September saw a very low tide.
The water was right out and there was much muddy sand.
This old tree sits out far in the water.
The water around the tree created some beautiful reflections and colors, and trails and shadows.

Aboriginal Monument ...Circle at Pialba Beach

Aboriginal Monument ...circle at Pialba Beach, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Four stones create a Monument to the Aborigines in the Reserve at Pialba Beach, Hervey Bay

Fig tree at Pialba Beach, Hervey Bay

Fig tree, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

There are some very old and beautiful trees along the beachwalk.
The beach at Pialba is where the dogs are allowed leashfree, and there is a park with these beautiful ficus trees.

http://www.ozbeachfront.com/pialbahervey.html

Hervey Bay is located on the Fraser Coast, and is a popular point from which to visit nearby Fraser Island. Hervey Bay is also a great place to go whale watching, during the whales migration period between July and November. Hervey Bay is a beautiful holiday destination, with its many beaches backed by attractive parkland and greenery. There are five main areas around Hervey Bay including Pialba, Scarness, Torquay, Urangan and Point Vernon. Pialba is the main shopping centre in Hervey Bay, and there is a wide variety of accommodation and restaurants at Pialba, Scarness and Torquay as well as Shelley Beach. The University of Southern Queensland University Campus is located in Pialba on Old Maryborough Road. On Pilba Esplanade events are staged at the beachfront Ovals - such as the Yag'ubi Fesitival. Pialba beach is popular with dog walkers as well as simmers and sun bathers. There is a wide variety of beachfront accommodation availble.

Colors of the water over the Sand

Colors of the water over the sand, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

At low tide you can walk quite a long way into the Bay.
It is amazing walking on the bottom of the sea when it is land.

In the shallows, the water covers the sand shaped by the wind and the waves, and there is constant movement as the water ripples and reflects as we walk through

Muddy Nest high in the tree

Muddy Nest high in the tree, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

There are nests made of mud high in the trees.
I would love someone to tell me what bird lives here.
These birds are always here and now the bottlebrush is out, the birds are hanging on for the nectar

I wonder who lives in these very strong mud nests high on the trees

wildflowers on the grass

wildflowers, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Wild Creeper

dewdrop, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Rocks and Shadows at Low Tide

Light and Shadow, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Colors of the Low TideWatery Tracks

Watery Tracks, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Tracks on the Sand Beach Hervey Bay

Beach Hervey Bay, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

The sand tells a story of those who have come and gone
The tide is now going out and the smooth sand marks the line of the high tide, at Dawn
Many people have walked the sand with their dogs

Ebb Tide Hervey Bay

Low tide Hervey Bay, originally uploaded by Ladymaggic.

Coral lies scattered by the tide as it leaves.
Doggie footprints in the sand
Reflections of the sky and a beautiful Summers day

Honey Eaters in the Trees...

Honey Eater in the Nectar Trees

The trees are now rich with nectar laden flowers and the honey eaters swing in the trees

Eastern Bearded Dragon

Eastern Bearded Dragon

http://www.australianreptilepark.com.au/animals.asp?catID=11&ID=82

Scientific Name: Pogona barbata

The harsh, spiky appearance of these lizards belie their normally placid temperament. If approached in the wild, the bearded dragon's usual response is to freeze and rely on its camouflage. If further threatened they puff themselves up, extend the 'beard' under the throat and open the mouth wide to reveal the bright yellow lining. If picked up, they will continue to struggle but will rarely bite. At a total length of around 55cm, the grey-brown eastern bearded dragon is an impressive animal.

Did You Know? In southeastern Australia the bearded dragon is often erroneously called a 'frilly'. The true frilled lizard occurs only in northern Australia and has a frill around the entire head. Bearded dragons are only able to extend the throat region by the use of a moveable piece of cartilage. The intention is the same, however, to try and make the lizard look larger than it actually is to something that is thinking about trying to eat it.
Habitat: Distributed the length of the eastern quarter of Australia, eastern bearded dragons are common in open forests, heathland, scrub and even some disturbed areas such as farmland. Their main requirement are trees that they can utilize for escape, sun-baking or to simply survey their territory. If trees are in short supply, they will use fence posts as an alternative, jumping to the ground to catch a passing insect or to chase off an intruding bearded dragon.
Diet: Adult bearded dragons eat a great deal of vegetable matter, possibly as much as 80-90% of their total diet. Leaves, fruits, berries and flowers are all eagerly consumed. Insects make up the balance of the adult diet and the majority of the juvenile diet.
Reproduction: In spring male dragons keep a close eye out for passing females, attracting their attention with a series of frantic head bobs and arm waving. A month or so after mating, the female lays a clutch of 10-20 oval shaped white eggs with soft, flexible shells. These are laid in a shallow hole dug into the soil in an open sunny spot. The eggs hatch after around two months of incubation. In good seasons two or three clutches may be produced by a single female

Perfectly camnouflaged and as still as still

So still and the dog is almost standing on its tail, but still he stays for his safety

Honey Eaters..Lewin's Honeyeater ( Meliphaga lewinii )

Honeyeaters are a diverse group of Australian birds belonging to the family Meliphagidae. One of their special characteristics is a 'brush-tipped' tongue, with which they take up nectar from flowers. However, nectar is only one of their foods. Most honeyeaters also eat insects, and some eat more insects than nectar. Many honeyeaters also feed on pollen, berries and sugary exudates (e.g. sap) of plants as well as the sugary secretions of plant bugs (e.g. psyllids).

The Lewin's Honeyeater is small to medium in size. It is dark greenish grey in colour, with a creamy yellow gape (fleshy corners of the mouth). It has large, yellowish crescent-shaped ear patches. In flight, the pale yellow edges of the flight feathers can be seen. The bill is black and the eye is blue-grey. Both sexes are similar in appearance. Young Lewin's Honeyeaters are similar to the adults, but have brown eyes.
Lewin's Honeyeaters feed mostly on fruits, favouring berries and small fruits, but also eat insects and nectar. Birds are normally seen alone, but may form loose groups of up to 10 birds. They feed in the upper branches and on the trunks of trees. Some insects are caught in flight.



The tip of Lewin's Honeyeater's tongue is divided into 4 tiny sections like a paintbrush that lets it  lap up large quantities of nectar.

Listen to its call     http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/images/audio/meliphaga-lewinii.mp3

Whale Watching Hervey Bay

Young Humpoback whales at Hervey Bay in August 2009 They are very curious about people as you can see..The whale loved the Tourist Boat and the people cheering. The day was beautiful.

 Hervey Bay whale watching in Queensland, Australia is now known internationally as the whale watching capital of the world. In 1987 several local fishing boat operators noticed that the recovering humpback whale population, in the area, was staying in the Bay for several days and they were becoming inquisitive about the boats in the area. Some started to add whale watching trips to there itineraries and the fledgling industry then took off with a bang. Within two years there were twenty boats operating daily services during the season which lasts from mid July through to early November. Today the population of whales continues to recover strongly and there are many more whales to see. Because of the high level of continuing interest in whale watching in the area the area has been declared a marine park and the operators have became licensed under a permit system which is designed to protect both the whales and the industry that has been generated.


The whales that visit Hervey Bay are predominately Humpback Whales which enter the area as part of there annual northern migration. There area is now known to be important as part of the whales breeding cycle and it is common to see mating activities, new born calves and mothers suckling their young. The song of the humpback whales is also commonly heard in the bay and most of the boats carry hydrophones so that the many whale watchers can enjoy this phenomenon. Two of the current boats in the fleet also have underwater windows, while many others have underwater video cameras which can show their submarine activities via an on board video monitor.