Sunday 28th June 2020. 1020 – 1125

Weather

2 mm of rain in the gauge. Overcast with some sunny periods. Light southerly breeze. Track damp but no mud. Water level steady.

Post

Road dry after early morning shower as Thomas and I set out. Many common birds along Bunya Street but not inclined to pose for photos. Had a distant glimpse of two Pacific Bazas and a Rainbow Bee-eater.
Several cars parked at the entrance to Allumbah Pocket and could hear children along the walk. Nothing for us to photograph here or at The Other Side where we gave a wide berth to a Mum with several kids.
Approaching Snodgrass’s Pool a Pacific Baza flew into a tree before flitting to alternative perches nearby and was able to take several photos.
In the group of trees opposite the Pool a Green Ringtail Possum was well concealed and not terribly social but managed to find a view for a photo.
Near Flood Tide Island a Platypus was spotted foraging and with patience and a few changes of position recorded a few good shots. Another Mum with a small boy appeared and was able to direct her to a socially distanced spot where they were could observe and they were soon joined by other members of the family group.
Moving on, another Green Ringtail Possum was seen in the eucalypt next to the large River Oak but was again not easy to photograph. A passing couple were told where to look.
Nothing was observed at the Log Jam but in the stretch of water just upstream another Platypus was sighted but was intent on exploring beneath the bank foliage and gave very limited photo opportunities.
While waiting for her to reappear a small flock of female King Parrots appeared and were more obliging.
Nothing else was seen until the Highway Bridge where a couple of Bats were roosting.
Crossing the Bridge the same Golden Orb-weaver spider had a web just above eye level.
My friends the Bush Stone-curlews could not be found today but the Brushtail Possum was still showing off his bum in the fig tree overhanging the vacant lot next to The Doctor House.