Saturday 31st August 2019. 1310 – 1415

No Rain. Scattered cloud with sunny periods. Fresh breeze from SE this afternoon. Track dry.

Thomas led the way this afternoon and we saw the first of 3 platypus in front of the memorial seat as a Turtle splashed into the water. The larger of the Eastern Water Dragons was in the same spot but leapt immediately into the rocks. He was kind enough however to stick his head out for a look around. The day was made by spotting a Lumholtz’s Tree Kangaroo in the group of trees across the track from Snodgrass’s Pool where I often see Green Ringtail Possums. Obtained some satisfactory views and was able to show a local family group and describe the location to several groups of tourists. A picnic day for Saw-shelled Turtles with 12 basking on the Log Jam and another 2 watching from the water. Clambering over each other was part of the fun and there were 3 babies present. Finished the walk with 2 platypus in the Viewing Pool, one at long range but the other right in front of the platform. A successful patrol.