Active bird life, as it is the peak breeding season for our island & sea birds.
Spot the rare Peregrine falcon nesting on little Pumpkin.
Excellent waters for Mackerel and Coral Trout fishing.
Watch the Oyster Catchers feeding their young.
Female Green turtles (Chelonia mydas), Loggerhead (Caretta caretta) and Flatback turtles are still laying eggs and hatchlings continue to emerge from the nest.
Excellent waters for Mackerel, Coral Trout, Bonito and Giant Trevally fishing
Turtle hatchlings may be seen leaving the shore
Thousands of beautiful butterflies among them the electric blue Ulysses Butterfly, Common Crow and Lemon Migrant flock to the island to fill the air with colour.
Excellent waters for Queenfish fishing
An average Humpback weighs 40 tonnes and measures 16 metres.
Humpback whales start their southern migration and are often seen on both sides of Pumpkin Island
Waters are warming and general coral reef activity is increasing
Oyster’s are a treat during these months
Humpback whales migrating south and active, breaching regularly. Can be seen playing in waves with calves.
Excellent waters for Mackerel and Sweetlip fishing
Turtle mating season begins and may be spotted around the island
Humpback whales migrating south to Antarctic with calves.
Coral spawning begins
The annual synchronised mass spawning of corals usually occurs during this month.
Excellent waters for Mackerel and Coral Trout fishing
Female turtles are laying their eggs and may be spotted on or around Pumpkin Island
Excellent waters for Mackerel and Giant Trevally fishing