when they go under your boat looking up at you, jump out of the water doing
tricks and generally interact with us paddlers in all sorts of ways. Recently
one Saturday morning, the “gang of five” were out near Boodalin Island and met
a pod of about eleven dolphins. The dolphins decided that each one of the five
should be taken for a “dolphin ride” not only one paddler at a time, but often
two at a time This went on for about half an hour or so enough time to travel
(if that’s the right word) 3/4 of the way back to the Murray River. So fast and
furious were some of these “rides” that amid the cries of joy and laughter,
there was at least one cry of, “I can’t control my boat ” Now I know that
individual paddlers have enjoyed similar “ride” experiences, but never have I
heard of a group being chosen for this trick. P.S. I was there, and at one time
I counted at least four dolphins under my boat.
December I am doing
excursions to count water and shorebirds in the proposed sanctuary areas. If
anyone wants to tag along they are welcome, it’s all pretty informal. For both walks and paddles make sure you have
footwear suitable for walking in mud. If you would like a copy of the
programme please contact me, Robert on 9586 9920 or Barry on 9586 950
450 red necked avocets; Sunday 17 -- 1,150 red necked stints
Peel Region Canoe Week
visitors from Queensland and New South Wales, congratulations go to all of the
activity providers and a thank you to our supporters. For more details
including competition results go to Peel Region Canoe Week
Trails: The Peel
Trails Group in conjunction with the City of Mandurah and Shire of Murray has
received a grant to design, manufacture and install canoe trail head signs at
the following canoe launch sites: Pinjarra Boat Ramp; Ravenswood; Furnissdale;
Riverside Gardens and Western Foreshore. These signs will complement canoe
guides and further enhance paddling facilities
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