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Common Garden Katydid (Caedicia simplex)Observer
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Found with two others in a Grevillea georgiana.
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Shingleback (Tiliqua rugosa)Observer
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I stood on this stumpy tail as I got out of the car. Thankfully unharmed.
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Eastern Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus ssp. aculeatus)Observer
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In front garden.
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Brown Shield Bug (Poecilometis strigatus)Observer
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This fell on my Mum's, Pam Brooks, head as she walked outside from the laundry.
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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)Observer
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Observed at bottom of garden near creek but daughter Ellena said she first saw it tumble down the slope!
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Jacky Dragon (Amphibolurus muricatus)Observer
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Spotted initially by Ellena Best near bottom of Mount Zero, the Grampians.
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One of many stunning specimens on Mt St. Gwinear.
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Swamp Wallaby (Wallabia bicolor)Observer
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Two swamp wallabies showing amazing colour differences.
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Red Deer (Cervus elaphus)Observer
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Towards top of Shannon's Road.
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Australian Grapevine Moth (Phalaenoides glycinae)Observer
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Found by Alice Cummins on pavement outside shops at High St, Woodend.
Identified by Chris Lindorff.
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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)Observer
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On side of road.
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Water Skinks (Genus Eulamprus)Observer
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Ellena Best (age 10) found and photographed these two water skinks between two rocks by the Watchbed creek.
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Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus)Observer
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Spotted and photographed by Lydia Best (aged 12).
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European Fallow Deer (Dama dama)Observer
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Seen crossing Gap Rd into Barrm Birrm late afternoon. Showed little fear.
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Bare-nosed Wombat (Vombatus ursinus)Observer
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This wombat photo was captured on a night camera. The first official record of a wombat here!
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Austral Bear’s-Ears (Cymbonotus preissianus)Observer
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New species record for this collection. Found in the area burnt in last year's January wildfire.
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Australian King-Parrot (Alisterus scapularis)Observer
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Ellena Best aged 10 exclaimed "Hey Mum there's a King Parrot!" And sure enough. It is the first time a King Parrot has been recorded on our property. It flew down to the deck and sat on a pole and then sat on the water heater. Its distinctive call could be heard in the surrounding forest.
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Laughing Kookaburra (Dacelo novaeguineae)Observer
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Two kookaburras on the washing line. I'm used to seeing one sitting there but lovely to see two.
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Eastern Grey Kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)Observer
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Watched for some time two kangaroos fighting. They were impressive looking animals. Tall and strong. The Kangaroos around them seemed to take little notice.
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Pied Currawong (Strepera graculina)Observer
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This Currawong was seriously upsetting a new holland honeyeater.