‘Stralia’s Got Head — Royston Head

Royston Head. Were you expecting more?

G’day. It’s another location, location, location today. I’m starting to notice a pattern here. Geography is Wikipedia’s wet dream.

Royston Head is a headland (i.e. a coastal landform sticking out into the sea, often with a steep drop) found in South Australia. The headland is connected to Royston Island by a drying reef.

The headland is said to be named by English navigator Matthew Flinders. Rather than taking the glory for himself, he named the headland after Lord Royston who died at sea at the age of 24 in 1808. Lord Royston even has a memoir written of his short life. Although, it might not be worth the read, as The Spectator describes Lord Royston’s life as uneventful, yet the book was pleasingly written.

The headland is home to White-bellied Sea Eagles, Ospreys, and Sooty Oystercatchers, all of which are either considered rare or vulnerable in South Australia, and all of which probably sound funnier when pronounced by Steve Irwin with his ever-fascinated tone.

There is a popular hiking trail leading to Royston Head, where you might see some kangaroos or even some whales in winter. But be on red alert, there are some dastardly roots that are waiting to catch your walking boots. Have a nice trip, see ya next fall.

That’s your lot for today, you flaming galah.

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