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australia, Coral Coast, Denham, dugong, Eagle Bluff, Photography, Shark Bay, travel, Western Australia
One of the many places that we visited while staying on the Coral Coast of Western Australia was Eagle Bluff. This is a spectacularly high cliff that overlooks the Denham Sound and is located about 20 km south from where we were staying in Denham. This area is named after the osprey or sea eagles which nest on the rock island just offshore
From the car park, we walked along the boardwalk to see the breathtaking views out across the water which was crystal clear and clean. The boardwalk lies over the ocean where we could see osprey and sea eagles flying around, and dugongs feeding on massive seagrass meadows. Here is the largest sea grass mass in the world supplying food for the dugongs that eat about 70kgs each per day. From this raised boardwalk there were views of two small limestone islands once mined for guano and now important breeding bird colonies. The larger island is called Eagle Island.
We were stunned by the abundance of fish and coral in this stretch of water and we were lucky to see dolphins and dugongs.
What a look out with amazing views of the ocean and cliff faces. The board walk on top of the cliff looking down into the crystal clear unruffled waters of Shark Bay is undoubtedly a wonderful, wheel chair friendly 400 metre boardwalk. This excellent boardwalk along the cliff tops has guidance photos and information relative to the areas below and in the distance. This is yet another wonderful part of this World Heritage Area.
This was a well worth trip from Denham to take in this remarkable site where bird life can be viewed in abundance along the craggy shoreline of the islands offshore
This photo-spot is perfect to get a feel for the coastline of this area, in particular the cliffs and the beaches
The blues and greens in your photos are just stunning! What a remarkable place. :)
Thanks Lynette, the colours, as is the entire area are not only exquisite they are totally natural. Lyn
That colour of the water is absolutely amazing. Such great photos
I agree. You just cannot help but keep looking at is. Simply stunning hey. Thanks, Lyn
Wonderful commentary on this magnificent area.
Thanks Linda, just so divine and totally nature at its best. Lyn
Special views and spectacular photos Lyn! Another one to put on my « must-visit » list for WA.
It is a spectacular place Sheree. It is hard to comprehend how exquisite the entire place is. And, natural. Thanks, Lyn
I think my trip to WA will be based pretty much on your recommendations!
My entire trip to WA was organised by locals (5W ladies) so I don’t think you can go wrong. They knew all the best places to go. Lyn
Wow, it’s so clear and bright. Beautiful.
Isn’t it. Almost unreal. Mother nature sure turns it on, on the Coral Coast. Thanks, Lyn
Those pictures are Bluetiful beyond words!💙
Thanks Melanie, it is breath taking and almost unreal. Lyn
Stunning Lyn!!!
Almost beyond words hey. It is jaw dropping. Thanks, Lyn
It’s the kind of place where you can’t believe your eyes. Very beautiful.
That is exactly right. Just so divine. Thanks, Lyn
Fantastic post, Lyn and lovely way you have said. Thank you so much for this wonderful share.
Thanks for reading. Yes, it is beyond words how exquisite it is. Lyn
Yes completely true, welcome dear Lyn🌷🌷🌷🌷
The perfect motivation to explore our own backyard..once borders open. Thanks for the inspiration. Mel
Thanks Mel. We really do have it all. Lyn
Australia; what a country!! So glad I live here but haven’t been here unfortunately – so much to see in the future Lyn.
Yes Sue, so much to see and do in Australia and now just might be the right time. I agree, so glad that I live in Australia. Thanks, Lyn
What magnificent photos and an amazing place. Thanks.
Pretty fabulous hey Leah, thanks Lyn x
Great shots, spectacular colours drawing us in with every shot. This is Australia. xx
Thanks Gail, yes the colours are spectacular. Lyn
The colour of the water is incredible. I’d love to see a dugong! We have an Eagle Bluffs here too that of course looks nothing like this but is also named for the eagles (bald eagles) that fly above.
The colours everywhere on the Coral Coast are incredible, sky, ocean, rocks, sand, everything. Thanks Caroline, Lyn
Beautiful 💕
It sure is. Thanks, Lyn
My pleasure Lyn.
amazing work
Thanks
Some lovely blue tones there!
Pretty amazing hey Graham, thanks, Lyn
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