Time for some poetry!
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
The pindan cliffs, the miles of sea
A seabed full of history.
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
The tide is in and the fishermen stand
The hermit crabs are crossing the sand
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
The tide goes out and reveals the seagrass beds
The mudskippers show their funny heads.
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
The eagles, the ospreys, the Brahminy Kites
The thousands of shorebirds-oh, what a sight.
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
The shorebirds feast on the outgoing tide
The mud is exposed, the beach is wide
What can I say about Roebuck Bay…
Respect the land and enjoy the sea,
All of this land should be important to you and me.
Clare and her husband, Grant, have lived permanently in Broome, Western Australia since 1999 after living in various outback locations around Western Australia and Darwin. She has lived in the Middle East and the United States and traveled extensively in Europe. She monitors Pied Oystercatchers breeding along a 23km stretch of Broome's coastline by bicycle and on foot. She chooses not to participate in social media, but rather wander off into the bush for peace and tranquility. Thankfully she can write posts in advance and get away from technology!
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Beautifully written poem Clare, my favorite part in the “The thousands of shorebirds-oh, what a sight.”