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Been a while but here are some pics from the last several weeks. Obi Creek, Maleny.
09/09/2026

Been a while but here are some pics from the last several weeks. Obi Creek, Maleny.

Apologies to all admin/moderators.I understand that graphic images are by and large excluded from the site. In this inst...
14/08/2026

Apologies to all admin/moderators.
I understand that graphic images are by and large excluded from the site. In this instance, I would respectfully request that my post is allowed to be shown. I know that some readers will be extremely upset by the attached images, however I believe that unless we show this type of image (in context) there will never be behavioural change.

*DEAD PLATYPUS*

*WARNING EXTREMELY UPSETTING AND GRAPHIC PHOTOS*

*DEAD PLATYPUS*

Imagine if you will, receiving a phone call first thing in the morning to say that a dead platypus had been found in the backyard of a property close to the edge of town. The animal had not been seen on the property yesterday and as such we can only assume this happened during the night. The extent of the injury caused by the hairband is absolutely horrific, to the extent that the animal was very nearly decapitated and most certainly suffered an agonising death.
* PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ANY RUBBISH THAT MAKES IT'S WAY INTO OUR WATERWAYS CAN CAUSE SENSLESS AND AVOIDIBLE INJURY OR DEATH *

I am finding that trying to process and post my photos every day has become quite onerous, most days up to 700 shots. A ...
08/08/2026

I am finding that trying to process and post my photos every day has become quite onerous, most days up to 700 shots. A couple of hours put aside on the weekend helps to thin the backlog. These come to you from the 6th of August. Obi Creek, Maleny.

08/08/2026

There is something about cold mornings and heart warming platypus. These two were the fitting finale of a morning filled with sightings (7). Maleny, Queensland. Not sure whether flirting or fighting, pretty sure it is the latter.

08/08/2026

Continuing on with the 4th of August. The attached is a series of 15 stills followed by a short video. Not sure if this one was eating or talking.

At the end of a very busy week it is good to sit down and share some more of the rich bounty Mother Nature allows me to ...
07/08/2026

At the end of a very busy week it is good to sit down and share some more of the rich bounty Mother Nature allows me to witness. These pics were taken on the 4th August, 5 platypus in total sighted and observed.

Headed out to the Mary River near Conondale, QLD after receiving a phone call from one of the wildlife rescue services t...
02/08/2026

Headed out to the Mary River near Conondale, QLD after receiving a phone call from one of the wildlife rescue services to see if I could get some clearer photos of what was possibly a sick or injured platypus. I managed to photograph three platypus in the general area but unfortunately the animal in question was not one of them. I did however manage to capture this picture of two Black cormorants spreading their wings to dry their feathers, warm their bodies, and balance their core temperature after diving for food.

The water w**d Elodia provides a lovely back drop to the Platypus. Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland.
27/07/2026

The water w**d Elodia provides a lovely back drop to the Platypus. Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland.

Mother Nature sharing her bounty.
27/07/2026

Mother Nature sharing her bounty.

Soft morning sunlight clear water and a Platypus, what better way to start the day. Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland.
27/07/2026

Soft morning sunlight clear water and a Platypus, what better way to start the day. Obi Creek, Maleny, Queensland.

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