HUMPBACK WHALE: A protected migratory whale seen from May to July and September to October on the Sapphire Coast of NSW. Humpback whales have a prominent history in the area, having once been the target of the Davidson Whaling Station in Eden. Eden now celebrates the Humpback whale season with the Eden Whale Festival taking place in October each year. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
TROUT: Originally introduced to Australia, trout are a freshwater fish popular with local anglers, and now widespread throughout much of south eastern Australia. Usually caught by fly fishing, trout are a challenge to catch and good fighters. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
TROUT: Originally introduced to Australia, trout are a freshwater fish popular with local anglers, and now widespread throughout much of south eastern Australia. Usually caught by fly fishing, trout are a challenge to catch and good fighters. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
AUSTRALIAN BASS: An iconic, highly predatory native fish, and one of Australia’s most outstanding sports fish. Extremely popular with local anglers, Australian bass are strong, and fight hard. Although rare, they are most prolifically found in remote freshwater streams on the Sapphire Coast. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
AUSTRALIAN FUR SEAL: Notoriously lazy and sun-loving, a common site on any boat trip along the Sapphire Coast. At the fishing villages in particular (Eden and Bermagui) seals can be found trawling the wharves and fish cleaning stations, waiting (not so patiently) for any scraps the fishermen are willing to part with. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
AUSTRALIAN FUR SEAL: Notoriously lazy and sun-loving, a common site on any boat trip along the Sapphire Coast. At the fishing villages in particular (Eden and Bermagui) seals can be found trawling the wharves and fish cleaning stations, waiting (not so patiently) for any scraps the fishermen are willing to part with. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
EGRET: A common bird species, easily seen on the Australian coast, often waiting motionless for prey amongst the rock pools, or slowly stalking a victim in shallow water. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
EGRET: A common bird species, easily seen on the Australian coast, often waiting motionless for prey amongst the rock pools, or slowly stalking a victim in shallow water. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
SEAHORSE: Timid and beautiful, seahorses are often found clinging by their tails to the seagrass at Bar Beach, Merimbula. Seahorses are masters of camouflage and can quickly change colour to suit their environment, making them hard to spot, unless you know where to look. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
EGRET: A common bird species, easily seen on the Australian coast, often waiting motionless for prey amongst the rock pools, or slowly stalking a victim in shallow water. Hand carved from Australian native hardwoods by Paul Buckland.
