Rain, rain and more delicious rain. Apt on a day celebrating World Wetland's Day and what better way to commemorate the event than to head into the wetlands in a kayak or canoe. Thank you Doug for letting us know about this event co-ordinated by
Brisbane City Council. And thank you to the many many people who were involved in putting the day's activities together.
Some from last night's paddle were game and took the 6:45AM start, we, however found 7:15 more appealing. The paddling clothes had had a decent rinse and we wondered whether the day
might be cancelled as heavy rain continued to fall. However cars with racks and boats were converging on the boat ramp off Sinbad Street at Shorncliffe and we joined a diverse congregation of Canadian canoes, TK1s and the occasional sea kayak.
At the port to Nudgee Creek a colourful jam of boats filled the
boardwalk and there was plenty of time for chatter. Trailing up the rear we dawdled 200m to the next stop - Nudgee Beach. Marques
displaying government information about Moreton Bay, special interest and community groups including the Frog Society, Butterfly and Invertebrates Club (http://www.connectqld.org.au/boic) and the Australian Marine Conservation Society (http://www.savemoretonbay.org.au)
ringed a dominant marque. In the centre a table was piled with fruit rolls, muesli bars and orange juice for breakfast - should have been there Dave, it was on the house.
There was plenty of information to be had about the draft changes to Moreton Bay zones and is something worth taking the time to have a look at, as there is dispute with evidence to suggest that some of the areas may not be large enough to protect the primary feeding areas of the dugong.
Knowing the nature of Nudgee Creek on a falling tide Tom thought it time to make tracks. Well judged as the rudders were starting to tickle the mud. Out on the bay was a calm silver day. Such a beautiful place.
Now is the time to voice your opinion about the conservation of the Moreton Bay. Go to http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/
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