Friday 12th July. 1500 hrs – 1550

I tend to avoid Friday mornings as this is when the Petersons Creek volunteers do their thing and keep the walk clean, tidy and not overgrown with vegetation. There was another 5.5 mm of rain during the night. Peace reigned once more this afternoon and the track surface was unchanged apart from wheelbarrow tracks here and there.

Only one platypus seen today, once more in front of the platform where several tourists were enjoying the view. Another sighting was reported simultaneously from Lloyd’s Bridge. Several turtles were sunning themselves on the logs but I was most excited by the view of one of my girlfriends with a joey at one of her regular bushes overhanging the track. Not unfortunately a favourable place for a good view but I was unable to resist some pics.

Saw-Shelled Turtle – Elseya latisternum

Rather a splendid specimen. The “Goofy” teeth are not teeth but I don’t know what they are and don’t possess a book about turtles. All contributions gratefully received.

Green Ringtail Possum – Pseudochirax archeri

See details under this heading for more about these delightful rare possums.

Mother with joey siting behind her. Looks a bit large to still be travelling on her back. She was busily scratching her ear giving a good view of her opposing thumb and an explanation of the Latin name, loosely pseudo hand.
Best view available today but am sure more will follow.

Platypus – Ornithorhynchus actinus

In front of the Viewing Platform. Doesn’t matter how good your camera or how big the lens, you won’t get a good picture if you are too far away.