Sunday 14th July. 1430 – 1535

Bright sunny day with a cold wind from the southeast. Track improving daily but dog’s feet still need washing before allowed indoors.

Spotted catbird seen in tree adjoining Lloyd’s Bridge but camera not behaving well today. Owners fault no doubt. Glimpse of a platypus along the track but one of my regulars made a brief inspection near the small bridge over a side tributary. Three Sarus Cranes flew over the house as I arrived home.

Spotted Catbird – Ailuroedus melanotis

Sun behind subject but best view I have had of catbird to date. No view of back.

Same problem but better view of facial marking.

Platypus – Ornithorhynchus actinus

Haven’t got to the stage yet of recognising individuals although shape of tail seems distinctive in some animals.

Sarus Crane – Grus antigone

Pair of Cranes sighted from front drive in Bunya Street.