Friday 4th October 2019. 1310-1405

12 mm of rain in gauge this a.m. Cloudy with showers this morning but scattered cloud with sunny periods later in the day. Gusty SE wind. Track damp under foot. No mud.

The Platypus redeemed themselves today as although only 2 were seen they were both in cooperative mood and keen to be photographed. Thomas and I saw nothing until the Log Jam where there were 5 Saw-shelled Turtles including 2 juveniles having a cuddle – if that is possible between turtles. Not warm enough for the Dragons today. A fine Platypus gave me a solo personal exhibition in Platy’s Pool resulting in some good close up shots. I them met up with a NS Welshman and his son who made Thomas’s day with some enthusiastic ear pulling. In return I introduced them to one of the junior Green Ringtail Possums in No 4 of Overhanging Bushes. Several other visitors chanced along and enjoyed the view and a small family group were still with me to see another GRP in Bush No 3. She, however was in “Do not disturb” mode. Somewhere between I got a shot of a Macleay’s Honeyeater. Along at The Narrows another Platypus was entertaining a scattered group of visitors but I managed to insinuate myself and got some entertaining shots. A large lens makes a useful battering ram! Finally saw a Bush Stone-curlew along Bunya Street to round of the day.