Point Labatt Conservation Area is located in the greater Streaky Bay region in South Australia. Home to the only sea lion colony on the mainland, the coastline is wild with 50 metre high cliffs and angry seas.
However Point Labatt is well protected in comparison to the adjacent shoreline. A perfect place for them to breed and have a rest. If you were a sea lion, you’d probably be happy to hang out here too.
And sea lions are good at resting. Very good… in fact, we didn’t see them do much else! Whether you’re young, old or somewhere in between, lying still and pretending to be dead is clearly a favourite pastime.
Rare “Action” Shots
Come to think of it, sea lions are the laziest creatures I’ve ever seen – they are like giant slugs. These photos are rare action shots! Most of them were lying on their backs or sides sunning themselves. Every now and then one would get up, walk a couple of steps then flop down again. Very funny to watch.
The next 3 photos were the most dramatic sequence we witnessed. Mr Sea Lion moved about 2 metres towards Mrs Sea Lion, touched noses, then roared into her face with his fishy breath. He’s such a romantic…
Sea lions are comical and rather entertaining to observe – despite the apparent lack of movement. They come here to breed and rest.
It’s hard to believe they’re graceful swimmers. Clearly they’re built to swim, not walk!
Point Labatt is on Nawu Country.
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