Sunday 6th October 2019. 0830 – 1930

No rain. Bright and sunny with a few clouds. Light breeze. Track dry.

Not been along the walk this early for sometime so wondering what will be about. Surprised to see a particularly large Eastern Water Dragon on the second pile of rocks past the Memorial Bench. A rather battered looking Green Ringtail Possum was roosting in a large tree midway between Platypus Bend and Log Jam Peninsula. Was very busy washing face and front paws and not in the least interested in me. Two Platypus were seen on the downstream side of the Log Jam, both bobbing up unexpectedly right in front of me allowing only a reflex shot before disappearing at speed. No Saw-shelled Turtles sun baking but a moderately large specimen was seen moving along in the shallows and looking up for air. For the first time I saw what I think was a Spangled Perch swimming in a relatively clear and well lit stretch of water. A Brush Turkey was surveying the width of the Creek apprehensively from a branch before launching into flight. Another Platypus was feeding in Platy’s Pool but never approached very close to me. A flock of Plumed Whistling Ducks with a few Magpie Geese could again be seen from the rear of the Car Park.