Friday 28th February 2020. 0805 – 0910

13 mm of rain in gauge. Sun shining. Scattered patches of mackerel sky clouds. Occasional gusts of breeze from varied direction. Track wet with numerous muddy puddles. Water level gone down slightly.

Accompanied this morning by the trusted Thomas.
None of our friends at home at Allumbah Pocket but met a couple of the Volunteers starting work.
White Spot the Green Ringtail Possum had moved to her alternate location in the trees opposite Snodgrass’s Pool bringing her much closer to the camera. Joey was in front of Mum having a good cuddle which produced some excellent shots.
A short distance on at Platypus Bend a Platypus was seen and provided us with a brief long distance photo opportunity, but a couple of images turned out rather well.
The only visible Log at the Log Jam was today providing a perch for a large Eastern Water Dragon. His large head and red chest showed him to be a male but his “clothes” looked rather baggy. I wondered if he is in the process of shedding his skin?
Nothing seen then until the Car Park where the resident Bush Stone-curlews were standing separately but both indulging in their morning preen!

Green Ringtail Possum. Pseudochirops archeri

Mum showing White spot with Joey peeking out from behind her tail.
Much better view!
A very proud Mum

Platypus. Ornithorhynchus anatinus

Surprisingly good eye focus at this range with a hand held telephoto lens.

Eastern Water Dragon. Physignathus lesueurii

Yes. Definitely moulting!

Bush Stone-curlew. Burhinus grallarius

Eyes closed in ecstasy ?
Serious action on the flight feathers.