Paddling up a river to meet a bird

After a long absence off the water, I took my stand-up paddleboard out on the Minnamurra River, NSW, on a sunny Saturday in January.

Just as an aside – 'stand-up' is a bit of a misnomer, as my paddleboard can accomodate a clip-on seat.

Posture aside – or maybe because of it – I met a lovely bird up stream.

A white-bellied sea eagle was her (or maybe, his) name.

We shared 'a moment' or three.

And, she didn't laugh at me – though you might.







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