Recently, I’ve done two stints of fieldwork out in central Queensland, between about Rockhampton and Moranbah. The first stint was in June, and the second was in September. I managed to track down a reptick on each trip, along with some new mammals.
Short-necked worm-skink (Anomalopus brevicollis).
Short-necked worm-skink (Anomalopus brevicollis).
Fine-spotted mulch-skink (Glaphyromorphus punctulatus).
Fine-spotted mulch-skink (Glaphyromorphus punctulatus).
Vine thicket. Habitat for Anomalopus brevicollis, Menetia timlowi, Glaphyromorphus punctulatus.
Gehyra dubia.
Spotted marsh frog (Limnodynastes tasmaniensis). Missing an eye.
A massive common tree snake (Dendrelaphis punctulatus). This is the largest one I’ve ever seen. It’s hard to get a sense of scale in this pic.
The sun sets behind my swag.
Water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster).
Water rat (Hydromys chrysogaster).
Eastern chestnut mouse (Pseudomys gracilicaudatus).
Gould’s long-eared bat (Nyctophilus gouldi).
Squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta).
Squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta).
Squatter pigeon (Geophaps scripta).
An awful lot of plumed whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna eytoni).
An awful lot of plumed whistling-ducks (Dendrocygna eytoni).
Pacific baza (Aviceda subcristata).
Cerbera dumicola, a rare plant.
Cerbera dumicola, a rare plant.
Professor Tickle – quite possibly the most awesome name for a Vice-Chancellor. Found in the Qantas magazine.
Running total of Australian reptiles I’ve seen: 346
Repticks:
Anomalopus brevicollis
Glaphyromorphus punctulatus
Ratick:
Pseudomys gracilicaudatus
Batick:
Miniopterus australis (no photo)
Awesome picture of the sunset.
what is with you and the one eyed frogs
Eye don’t know.