Critters and wildlife in your area - post your pics

[Tropicalbri's]

For comparison to Rock Wallabies I took this pic of one of our bushland wallabies about 20m from home this morning. There are also bigger Wallaroos, Red Kangaroos and a smaller whiptail wallaby. View attachment 90107

I have visions of my twins wanting to chase a Wallaby or Roo and then when they get close to it, it suddenly turns around and boxes their ears. Ha... could be a valuable lesson for them.
Of course I wouldn’t want them injured but it might make them realize that just because it hops, it doesn’t mean it’s easy prey.

 

[jazzies mum]

I have visions of my twins wanting to chase a Wallaby or Roo and then when they get close to it, it suddenly turns around and boxes their ears. Ha... could be a valuable lesson for them.
Of course I wouldn’t want them injured but it might make them realize that just because it hops, it doesn’t mean it’s easy prey.

Unfortunately, it is usually the huge male Red kangaroo, or a big male wallaroo who will stand and fight, while the smaller species and females will flee for their lives and be exciting prey! The big males will grab with their hands and then kick with those murderous hind legs, potentially unzipping their foe. People have been seriously injured by aggressive male roos in suburban areas, although it isn't common. The boxing is what it looks like when two large males are trying to get a grip on each other!

The best life lesson Jazz had was dished out by a big male emu protecting chicks, but that was only hilarious afterwards when we both survived the charge!!!

Right now we have nesting Butcher birds who swoop and clack their beak at things they see as a threat. They see Jazz as a threat. They don't see me as a threat. So.............I am using this to teach Jazz to quickly come to me when out free walking. She gets hassled by the Butcher bird, she doesn't like it much but isn't scared, I call her to me and have her walk with me until we pass the attack zone, and I keep her safe! Works like a charm!

 

[JanS]

Unfortunately, it is usually the huge male Red kangaroo, or a big male wallaroo who will stand and fight, while the smaller species and females will flee for their lives and be exciting prey! The big males will grab with their hands and then kick with those murderous hind legs, potentially unzipping their foe. People have been seriously injured by aggressive male roos in suburban areas, although it isn't common. The boxing is what it looks like when two large males are trying to get a grip on each other!

The best life lesson Jazz had was dished out by a big male emu protecting chicks, but that was only hilarious afterwards when we both survived the charge!!!

Right now we have nesting Butcher birds who swoop and clack their beak at things they see as a threat. They see Jazz as a threat. They don't see me as a threat. So.............I am using this to teach Jazz to quickly come to me when out free walking. She gets hassled by the Butcher bird, she doesn't like it much but isn't scared, I call her to me and have her walk with me until we pass the attack zone, and I keep her safe! Works like a charm!

This is all so interesting to me since Australia has always been on my bucket list of places I want to go. Such a totally different variety of animals, reptiles and insects compared to here.

 

[jazzies mum]

@JanS I really enjoy seeing your wildlife for the same reason. It is so different! The idea of foxes, coyotes, deer and even BEARS wandering the neighbourhood is eye opening.

 

[GennyB]

Keeping an eye on his girls up the hill a bit.

 

[JanS]

Keeping an eye on his girls up the hill a bit.

Wow is that an Elk?

 

[GennyB]

Wow is that an Elk?

Yep and a huge one!

 

[Joe]

 

[Joe]

 

[jazzies mum]

This is an old pic I found while looking for something else. Geckos often lurk on my tv screen waiting for the odd flying insect. I grabbed the camera to see how it would photograph and got some startling results!
I notice it has a gimpy front leg, but am not sure if they can regenerate limbs or just their tails.

 

[Oh Little Oji]

This is an old pic I found while looking for something else. Geckos often lurk on my tv screen waiting for the odd flying insect. I grabbed the camera to see how it would photograph and got some startling results!View attachment 90281 View attachment 90282
I notice it has a gimpy front leg, but am not sure if they can regenerate limbs or just their tails.

Would be interesting if a Geico gecko commercial came on.

 

[strykerdobe]

This monster showed up today on the other side of our fence, following two does. I nick named him Mr. No Neck!
I did think about Dog food and making chilie.

 

[strykerdobe]

Talking about Geckos!
Theses guys show up everywhere!
Even at 90ft.

 

[LifeofRubie]

We had a casualty at the house... This guy must've fallen into the window well at some point and it's very, VERY deep At least this is the basement window next to Stella kitty's cat tree and food dish. I'm sure she kept him company for a bit...

 

[JanS]

This guy must've fallen into the window well at some point and it's very, VERY deep At least this is the basement window next to Stella kitty's cat tree and food dish.

Is that a bunny?

I have to watch our stairwell coming from the garage into the house since a lot of toads and frogs get trapped there. I just hope that doesn't happen with a snake one day.

 

[LifeofRubie]

Is that a bunny?

I have to watch our stairwell coming from the garage into the house since a lot of toads and frogs get trapped there. I just hope that doesn't happen with a snake one day.

It is... Poor thing. Eek!!! The dogs would help remove the toads I'm sure

 

[jazzies mum]

I took the camera with me this afternoon to get a pic of the mob of Kangaroos that have been hanging out on our usual walk. No roos today but a pair of Brolgas instead!

Before hubby and I had a dog, many years ago, Brolgas had little fear. This pic gives an idea of their size.

 

[Tropicalbri's]

I took the camera with me this afternoon to get a pic of the mob of Kangaroos that have been hanging out on our usual walk. No roos today but a pair of Brolgas instead!View attachment 90528

Before hubby and I had a dog, many years ago, Brolgas had little fear. This pic gives an idea of their size.View attachment 90529

That’s the size of our Great Herons. Beautiful!!

 

[JanS]

That’s the size of our Great Herons. Beautiful!!

Yes they are and I've never heard of them but they are indeed beautiful!

 

[Tropicalbri's]

Walking Bacall back from her scent work and what do we see on the road?!? First I thought it was a black snake then realized it was too fat for a black snake as we got closer I realized it was an Eastern Diamondback. I put Bacall in a down stay in the middle of the street and video taped it. I had nothing with me to catch it, confine it and relocate it. It had a couple buttons but it never acted nervous with me being within 18” of it, then I realized it was going to be in the woods next to my house cause that’s where it was headed. Panic!!!
It looks like a gravid female to me. What do you think @Regalis? You know more about them than me.