Thursday 21st November 2019. 1100 – 1155

No rain. Hazy sky taking heat out of sun. Cool SE breeze. Track dry

Cody decided to join Thomas and I this morning but unfortunately left his mojo at home. The Golden Orb-weaver was doing her own thing at Allumbah Pocket but she was the only one at home today. The stumpy tailed Eastern Water Dragon was on his favourite rock opposite Snodgrass’s Pool but even he did not stay for long. We then saw no Possums, Platypuses or Turtles but did meet several friendly visitors who admired and patted both of the boys. A White Bellied Cuckooshrike was in the trees around the Car Park and a male Figbird was renouncing any hint of chauvinism by sitting on his nest is front of Nick’s Pizzeria.

Golden Orb-weaver. Nephila ssp.

Looking very well fed although I haven’t seen any major prey in the web recently.

Eastern Water Dragon. Physignathus lesueurii

Stumpy keeping his tail well concealed.

Barred Cuckooshrike. Coracina lineata

Only able to distinguish by the bars showing on lower abdomen.

Australasian Figbird. Sphecotheres flaviventris

Poor focus but definitely male sitting on nest!