moloch05
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The last three days in Wollongong have been beautiful with mild temps (18-20C) and no wind. I have taken an extended lunch break each day and headed up into the hills to see what I could find. I know a spot in the hills with tin and other dumped rubbish so I examined this area and found the following reptiles.
Lampropholis delicata -- the most abundant reptile around Wollongong although not as plentiful as the next species at the moment.
Anepischtos maccoyi -- normally scarce but I have seen many this winter. At the moment, I see more of these little skinks than any other species. They are slow and often undulate much like Three-toed Skinks. In good light, they are colourful lizards.
Three-toed Skinks (Saiphos equalis) -- fairly common.
... the three toes are visible in this photo.
Weasel Skink (Saproscincus mustelinus) -- fairly common. This was a juvenile.
We are half way through winter and the heath is beginning to flower.
I found a small flock of Southern Emu-wrens today. Normally, these are real skulkers and not so easy to see. Today, the were continuously on the move but often sat briefly in the open.
Here are a few shots of the Wollongong area. Wherever one lives in Wollonong, the beach or the hills are nearby.
... city centre
Regards,
David
Lampropholis delicata -- the most abundant reptile around Wollongong although not as plentiful as the next species at the moment.
Anepischtos maccoyi -- normally scarce but I have seen many this winter. At the moment, I see more of these little skinks than any other species. They are slow and often undulate much like Three-toed Skinks. In good light, they are colourful lizards.
Three-toed Skinks (Saiphos equalis) -- fairly common.
... the three toes are visible in this photo.
Weasel Skink (Saproscincus mustelinus) -- fairly common. This was a juvenile.
We are half way through winter and the heath is beginning to flower.
I found a small flock of Southern Emu-wrens today. Normally, these are real skulkers and not so easy to see. Today, the were continuously on the move but often sat briefly in the open.
Here are a few shots of the Wollongong area. Wherever one lives in Wollonong, the beach or the hills are nearby.
... city centre
Regards,
David