Whale watching on Dolphin Watch Cruise

Today we went out on Tekin III - The Spirit of Jervis Bay. Not only did we encounter a couple of fur seals, but spent quite some time watching humpbacks. If you are ever going to be in Huskisson I would urge you to go out with these guys! To view larger images, just click on one of the pictures which will take you to another page and you can then select full screen.

Whale Census Day

Well, was up at 5am .... and out at Cape St George Lighthouse in Booderee National Park at 6.45am..... It was such a glorious morning..... and it wasn't long before I spotted our first whale for the day, a Minke.... We had 46 whales, sea eagles, dolphins and a couple of seals! Glorious sunrise, and the historic light house remains were great, as well as a few heart shaped rocks I found when going for a walk!

2009 Humpback Whale Migration

Has started.... if you are near the coast, head for the headlands and if you are lucky you may encounter a humpback or three!

For those of you visiting the South Coast, head down to Huskisson and go out on a whale watching trip with Dolphin Watch Cruises, you may not only enounter the local resident dolphins but other species as well!  In October and November we do encounter many mother and calf humpbacks too! 

Take care

Janine

Help needed from Animal Lovers

As a lot of you know, the very talented Bernie Berlin has a shelter she is trying to finish and needs our help.  A Place to Bark  is the place to visit as Bernie will be starting her yearly art auctions / fundraiser.  

In her crusade to help the animals, Bernie has been assisted by her friend Joe Frazz.
Joe is a canine photographer, dedicated to helping dogs in shelters. He donates his time and energy by helping every chance he can.   Bernie and Joe are going to be working on collaborative projects in the upcoming months.  

At this present time Joe is in a photo contest and needs the help of all animal lovers everywhere!

If you are an animal lover, would you please be so kind to pop over to   

The Day The Dogs Stood Still, A photographic journey of Life & Hope

If you love dogs, please help by taking a moment to vote.  There is no monetary cost involved, just your time.  By taking the time will make a world of difference to an animal in need.

Please spread the word!! If you have children, they too could help and together we could all make a difference!  As Bernie email says....  

"Because Life is Worth Saving at All costs.."

I've voted.... it would be great if you could too!

xo

Introducing Jessie

Jessie a 15 year old Lab X - was rescued when she was 16 weeks old...  went to live with my ex with her older adopted *sister* Corky.   Sadly, Corky is no longer with us.

Jessie has come to live with me again, and although Baillie and Harley don't mind her, they are not too sure what too make of it all!  

Jess has been an outside dog for the past 3 years, having to sleep outside ....  as she can fit through the doggy door, she now has a bed made up in the living room!  I am going to have to make some changes so that the old girl can live out the rest of her life in a home filled with love.

I have also included some photos taken many, many years ago when I visited Wolf Mountain Sanctuary in Lucerne Vallery, California.....  The first wolf is Apache Moon and the 2nd and 3rd is Dakota.... they are such huge creatures...  but it was an experience I will cherish...  if you get the chance.... go and meet the wolves.....

Kangaroos in the garden

After dropping off a friend last Saturday after being out on Jervis Bay monitoring a dolphin, these little guys were scattered throughout the yards in the cul de sac!  

More Koalas - Victorian Bushfires

One World One Heart Draw

Firstly, a big thank you to everyone who visited my blog during this fabulous event.  

Earrings were drawn by Donna of World of Joy

Pendant was drawn by Marsha of Tumble Fish Studio

Kindest regards

Janine

The Koala and the Firefighter!

Local CFA firefighter David Tree shares his water with an injured Australian Koala at Mirboo North after wildfires swept through the region on Monday, Feb. 9, 2009. Suspicions that the worst wildfires ever to strike Australia were deliberately set led police to declare crime scenes Monday in towns incinerated by blazes, while investigators moving into the charred landscape discovered more bodies. The death toll stood at 181   .(AP Photo/Mark Pardew)

To read more about this lucky little koala check out the video, story and pics here....  grab the tissues....

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,25038852-2862,00.html