Tuesday 2nd August 2022. 1040 – 1155 hrs

Weather

Rain – 2.5 mm in the gauge. Overcast 6/10 with some sunny periods. Light southerly breeze. Track slightly damp. Water level falling slowly. New Moon + 4 days.

Wildlife Report

Nothing was seen at Allumbah Pocket this morning.
As I crossed the Suspension Bridge I noted waves radiating out from under the overhanging branches downstream on the Yungaburra side and after a couple of minutes a Platypus emerged and swam across the Creek. The distance was excessive but I managed to record her presence.
Near Snodgrass’s Pool I located “Whitespot” the Green Ringtail Possum in the branches which overhang the path to the Upper Level and by moving off piste I obtained a view of her face.
Another small Green Ringtail was found in the group of trees across the Walk from the Pool sign.
At Log Jam Peninsula a Shining Bronze Cuckoo was flitting around in the bushes and I managed to get several shots.
A number of Saw-shelled Turtles were reclining on the logs at The Log Jam and provided several photos.
An elderly lady told me that she had seen two Platypuses nearby but I was unable to confirm this.
Moving on to the Overhanging Bushes, two more turtles were seen on the log which slopes against the far bank.
Under the Highway Bridge a collection of Large-footed fishing Bats had returned to their roost above the guard rail which is the best spot for photos.
As I went up the steps to the highway level I looked along the length of the bridge and spotted a Possum in the bushes next to the walkway but at a lower level than usual and I assumed that this was the Brushtail Possum I have often seen there. When I got closer I found that it was in fact a small Green Ringtail Possum at knee height above the road level and less than 1 metre from the railings!
I also took some shots of a juvenile Eastern Water Dragon on the rocks under the Bridge.
The Common Brushtail Possums were once again seen in the hollow tree and the Overhanging Fig Tree.