After a day of activity in Iluka, whether it be walking on the beaches or in the bush, playing golf or bowls, swimming, reading or just lazing about, a great way to end the day is to stroll along the path beside the bay to watch the sunset. I did just that one day after a late afternoon visit to the mouth of the river and a walk on the ocean beach.
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Where the Clarence River is channeled out to sea by two long breakwaters,
dolphins can often be seen.
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By the time the sun had begun to sink low in the sky,
the main beach at Iluka was almost deserted.
Summer visitors had not yet arrived.
It had been a warm winter’s day but now the breeze was a little chilly.
It was time to go back to my room at Iluka Motel.
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I made one last stop for the day at Iluka Bay.
There, I found birds also ‘coming home’ from their day out.
A small flock of corollas flew in to hunt for a last minute feed of seeds.
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A couple of Ibis also flew in. This one showed off its lacy tail.
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It soon began to search the waters for a late afternoon feed.
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A small boat caused rippling waves behind this grey heron.
The waters had begun to take on a tinge of the colours of the setting sun.
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A couple of ducks shovelled for food in the mud.
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The pelicans swooped in for a final feed along with a small group of seagulls.
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As the sun sank even lower, this pelican seemed to pose for his portrait.
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The late afternoon light also added extra charm to a common seagull.
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Even the boardwalk took on a golden glow.
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On a quiet part of the bay, the water had retreated leaving puddles in the mud,
providing the opportunity for this heron portrait.
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More pelicans arrived as
a ribbon of golden sunlight made its way across the bay.
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By this time, the other evening walkers had left the path.
I was left alone to enjoy this quiet evening scene.
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The sky burnt a firey red as the sun slipped away
giving a final kiss of light to wispy clouds.
This is indeed a special place.
I’ve promised myself to return one day.
Jennie
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(Accommodation was at Iluka Motel… I can recommend it)
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