Warmer ocean currents are heading south, and this can be seen by the arrival of the surfers best friend..the Bluebottle.
The beach, with an onshore wind, was covered with them.
At the shoreline I would estimate at least 20 every meter square...thank goodness the surf was nothing special :)
The sting from these creatures is not too bad, though some are affected worse than others. Considering the numbers present in the water, caution would be a good course of action.
With intermittent sun peeking through the clouds, I was able to capture a shot of one of my favorite small insects..The Hover Fly.
Always a challenge to capture well, due to its quick and erratic movements, It was a pleasure to get this shot...one of 30 taken.
My trip to Twofold Bay was not very successful, with a majority of the Whales having moved on south on their way to Antarctica. I will have to await their return around June.
