Other Springy things

["Stuart Harris" <>]

Other spring like things indeed... I have included the following pics 
because as birders I would assume we all have a healthy respect and 
admiration for the snakes we encounter in the bush.  I was lucky enough to 
spot the following 'lifer' on Larry's Mountain Road just west of Moruya and 
it obliged by staying long enough to allow a few pictures at a safe 
distance.   I have never seen the magnificent Death Adder in the wild before 
and apparently this example is a big one. The average length for Death 
Adders is approx 40cm (Cogger) though this plump individual was in excess of 
50cm at a conservative estimate...
A most interesting feature of this snake is its bright orange tail tip which 
would approximate a catepillar or grub in the leaf litter and is used to 
entice potential prey within striking range...
I hope this posting lifts the spirits of some, who like me, have been 
saddened today at the bizarre passing of Steve Irwin........God knows what 
he would have done with the poor Death Adder!
Nature never fails to surprise.............

Stuart Harris

"Everything is relative, everything is valid!"




> From: Ian Fraser <>
> CC: 
> Subject: [canberrabirds] Other Spring things
> Date: Mon, 04 Sep 2006 15:16:20 +1000
>
> Also the first spring orchids (Blue and Pink 'Fingers') on Black Mtn, and 
> at Mullies this morning, Early Nancies and an Echidna mating train (part of 
> it attached). If you're not familiar with the phenomenon, I'm sure Geoffrey 
> could give a more interesting explanation than I could!
> cheers and bliss
>
> Ian
>
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