Exciting wildlife encounters during October 2007

Platypus were observed mating, rolling around just where the rapids meet the pond. Platypus rarely make constant splashing and is what drew my attention to this hardly ever witnessed event. Details of Platypus mating in the wild are still vague at best and I feel what I have seen could be very useful for contributing to the study of the Platypus.

We witnessed was a Long Necked Tortoise laying eggs in a small hole. It was interesting how it's back foot cushioned the eggs as they fell into the hole. The Long Necked Tortoise was one hundred metres from water.

A rare sight was also that of a Jabiru near Alstonville. Jabiru are Australia's largest stork.

Kangaroos are starting to fight which is the most exciting time of year to watch them. More on fighting Kangaroos coming soon!

Baby koalas been seen on every wildlife tour since July!.. We have never before witnessed so many newborn Koalas in one year.

2007 has been a very good year!
First time I saw Brushtail Rock Wallabies, Feathertail Glider, Rufous Bettong and the first Wallaroos for twenty years. Mating Platypus were the the highlight followed by the most impressive glide I have ever seen a Sugar Glider do in my life, fifty metres. Lots of baby koalas is also very encouraging.