Saturday 21st March 2020. 0840 – 0950

Weather.

Rain 9.5 mm. Drizzle clearing to sunny with scattered cloud. Wind SE 15 knots. Cold. Track wet with numerous puddles and areas of sloppy, black mud. Dogs feet will need washing. Socks damp.

Post.

A later start this morning after Oldies Outing to the supermarket!
After seeing nothing at Allumbah Pocket or The Other Side, Thomas and I were pleased to find White Spot the Green Ringtail Possum on her regular perch although the light was not as good as usual and photography was difficult. From the over all mass of animal, Joey was obviously there although I could not make out any distinguishing features.
An Eastern Water Dragon beneath the tree vanished before I could lift my lens but another was at the next pile of Rocks and agreed to be photographed.
At The Log Jam a characteristic mass of bubbles indicated a Platypus who soon appeared and remained with us for around 5 minutes. A few reasonable photos were obtained.
Only one turtle was seen today and this was a brief sighting at long range.
Another Platypus was sighted as we were about to leave The Narrows so we retraced our steps in the hope of more photos. Unfortunately she was intent on a speedy passage so only one barely passable image was obtained.
The Insectivorous Bats were once again under the Highway Bridge and had another attempt at photographing them.
Another attempt also with the Orb Weaver spider while crossing the Bridge and this time got a shot of the marking on the dorsal surface of her abdomen.
For the first time in ages the Bush Stone-curlews could not be found but a Peaceful Dove offered itself as a consolation subject.