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Painted Lighthouse - June 2016
In early June 2016 the scaffolding and mesh was removed and the freshly painted tower was revealed
Posted by Shelley on 8 June 2016
Lighthouse maintenance
From February 2016 until the beginning of June, the Farewell Spit Lighthouse Tower was shrouded in mesh over scaffolding while it was being sand and water blasted ready for painting.
Posted by Shelley on 6 March 2016
Another lovely morning on Farewell Spit
Nice light on the beach and waves this morning at Fossil point.
Posted by Paddy on 15 May 2014
Gannets
The Gannets arrive at this time of year to choose their nest site and catch up with their "special mate".
Posted on 21 August 2013
Tags: gannet farewell spit golden bay colonyGodwits Just Arrived on Farewell Spit
Just recieved a text from the folk on the Spit today that they have seen our first arrivals from Alaska for this season.
Posted by Paddy on 29 November 2012
Tags: golden bay godwits farewell spit