This weeks survey was very special. My first view ever of a Koala in the wild. I have been expecting to see one for many years, so finally! This particular Koala had been tagged and on following up it transpires that it is a 12 year old female who had been treated for chlamydial conjunctivitis two years ago and released nearby. Another first was the White-eared Monarch, a first close sighting and a first photo of this species.
An aged but healthy looking Koala resting in a road side tree. The tree it was in was planted by the Byron council as part of a conservation corridor suitable for Koalas!
Let’s move - a little. Our Koala readjusts in its resting place.
The White-eared Monarch, a bird seen the length of the Queensland coast and as far south as Taree. Not a common bird but can be found around the Byron area in several locations.
Two White-throated Honeyeaters, another bird towards the southern end of its distribution. I had previously only seen this species in Darwin. Again not common but an occaisional passer by.