Summer has arrived, bringing with it perfect days for fossicking at the beach! This month’s spotlight on Gemstone Beach in January highlights significant changes to […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 3 – December
It is finally summer in Southland and despite all the rain we have had (and are still having) water restrictions are already in place for […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 2 – November
November 2024 Only two fossicks managed for this month in my new series. In Part 1 (October) I only got down to Gemstone Beach twice […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: Part 1 – October
You’ll see in the images below and the descriptions of October’s fossicks that the biggest change was to the Taunoa Stream. I’ve documented a very […]
Stones, Waves & Whispers: 12 Months on Gemstone Beach
Introduction Welcome! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m excited to share this new 12-part series, dedicated to a year-long (month-by-month) journey of fossicking on one […]
What a Difference a Storm Makes
I can’t believe what a difference a storm and some heavy rainy days can make. Gemstone Beach always surprises me after a storm. Sometimes it’s […]
First Fossick Past the Waimeamea River
JP invited me to fossick with him on Gemstone Beach on the 24 March. He had a challenge for me though. I was to resist […]