Saturday 24th August 2019. 1000-1100

No rain. Slightly warmer this a.m. Fluffy clouds but mostly sunny. Market Day so rather noisy.

Only one Platypus seen at Snodgrass’s Pool today but showing unusual behaviour. Appeared to be swimming around as fast as possible trying to reach his tail. This is shown quite well in a couple of the images. Perhaps he had an itch? Only one Turtle seen with head just below the surface. Plumed Whistling Ducks are in same spot. A new addition is Honey Bees feeding on Tea Tree in my garden.

Platypus. Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Platypus swimming on surface near Snodgrass’s Pool
Swimming in circle, bill reaching towards tail. Head is to left.
Has opened out slightly. Head to left, eyes closed, bill reaching down to right.
That’s better! Almost straightened out and about to swim away. Head to left.

Saw-shelled Turtle. Elseya latisternum

Plumed Whistling Duck. Dendrocygna eytoni

Ducks on far bank of Creek above Highway Bridge.

Honey Bee. Apis mellifera

One of my Bees feeding on Tea Tree in my garden
Audible buzzing as you approach the bush!