Last Visit to Whitehaven Beach, Whitsundays

Our last sail to Whitehaven so we walked the new circular path up to the Chance Bay lookout.  The new lookout is fantastic and early morning views were amazing.

Then we sailed over to Chalkies Beach opposite and took a mooring.  It was still very gusty so we waited until early morning to kayak into the beach and walk to Haslewood Island lookout. 

It must be Spring because pheasant coucals were dashing everywhere and calling constantly for a mate. 

Looking back to Whitehaven by late afternoon it was packed with boats.

Langford Island, Whitsundays

 

A special little island with lots of turtles cruising around, mobs of silvereyes (zosterops lateralis) chattering and beautiful vegetation including these orchids growing on bottle trees and fallen trees. 

Along the long sandbar which spreads to the east, mobs or terns and shorebirds were roosting, including the cute little red-necked stints.

On the nearby channel marker a pair of osprey were busy building their nest - a prime spot for fishing, their favourite food.