I did lots of fieldwork in the second half of 2012, but most of it involved catching a select few little brown skinks. I still managed to track down a variety of interesting beasts (not all reptilian), some of which are presented here.
Cyclops, the one-eyed rufous owl (Ninox rufa), proving that binocular vision in predators is totally overrated. Townsville, Queensland.
Yellow-faced whipsnake (Demansia psammophis). Kirrama, Queensland.
Oedura monilis. Kirrama, Queensland.
Liburnascincus mundivensis. Blencoe Falls, Queensland.
Delma tincta. Hervey Range, Queensland.
Delma tincta. Hervey Range, Queensland.
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) easting nestling bird. Wallaman Falls, Queensland.
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) easting nestling bird. Wallaman Falls, Queensland.
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) easting nestling bird. Wallaman Falls, Queensland.
Brown tree snake (Boiga irregularis) easting nestling bird. Wallaman Falls, Queensland.
Eyeshine of something up in the distance…
The eyeshine in the previous photo belonged to a large-tailed nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus), which was sitting on the ground with two babies.
Amazing shots Stewart! Love the Oedura, and the first brown tree snake shot (in particular) would do a Nat Geo feature proud…