Monday 14th February 2022. 0740 – 0900

Weather

2.5 mm of rain in the gauge. Scattered cloud with sunny periods. Moderate Easterly breeze, gusting at times to 20 knots. Track damp after early morning shower. Water level down about 20 mm but still high. Moon Phase – Full Moon 17 Feb.

Wildlife Report

A rare occasion when nothing was seen at Allumbah Pocket.
At The Other Side the Spotted Catbird was again sitting on the side of it’s nest and I was able to snap it.
From the Upper Level near Snodgrass’s Pool I could see a male Green Ringtail Possum in the group of trees opposite the Pool and maintaining a watch on “Whitespot” the female GRP who was in her regular River Cherry Tree on the Creek bank.
I saw nothing then until Log Jam Peninsula where numerous White-headed Pigeons were in the taller trees.
In the Evodia tree near the base of the Peninsula I was sorry to note the absence of the Golden Orb-weaver Spider who’s web had been wrecked. This usually occurs when the spider is eaten by a predator or sometimes in strong winds.
Along Dowling’s Corridor I saw a pair of Rufous Shrike-thrushes and got several shots of one. I also took photos of a White-headed Pigeon and a Bar-shouldered Dove.
Under the Bridge I again took some shots of Large-footed Fishing Bats.
From Highway Bridge I observed a small juvenile Eastern Water Dragon on the rocks below and also a pair of half grown Dragons in close physical proximity. It is certainly not breeding season at present and little is known about their breeding habits. Perhaps they are just friends with benefits?
The pair of Bush Stone-curlews were enjoying the sumptuous surroundings at Nick’s Camping Area and seemed more relaxed today.
No one was at home on the Eastern Creek Bank today but “Tatty” the Coppery Brushtail Possum was in her usual spot. One of her ears was actually just visible but I couldn’t determine any details.
The Bunya Street Curlews were present with both of their chicks but unfortunately my visit coincided with that of the Postie and I was unable to obtain a photo.
After arriving home we had this little visitor to a Medinilla bush which we have in a pot just outside our kitchen door. It is one of my favourites, a Mistletoebird seen peeking out from between the leaves.