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Regent Honeyeater - Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside NSW

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Subject: Regent Honeyeater - Nurragingy Reserve, Doonside NSW
From: Tun Pin Ong <>
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 06:06:31 -0800 (PST)
Hi,
BEWARE OF SNAKES
I remember someone reported seeing a snake (Red-bellied Black Snake, I think). 
Well I noticed the creek below the area where the bottle was tucked to the 
fence had many activities. I heard some crake-like calls and found the creek 
was teemed with Skinks. Not surprisingly considering the heat in the late 
morning. But I was surprised to see a snake about 1 meter. I think the snake 
looks like Eastern Tiger Snake, could someone pls help the ID?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tunpin/tags/nurragingyreserve/

Also found a tree frog basking on horizonal branch of mistletoe. Pls help ID 
again. Thank you.

Similar to earlier reports by others, a Brown Honeyeater I photograhed also had 
a leg band.

Finally, I did not found the Regent Honeyeater. Considering the rich birdlife 
(and also rich with reptiles and amphibians), I am keen to try again for the 
Regent Honeyeater.

PS: There were also a lady birder and a young father with 3 little sons. They 
left before I discovered the snake and the frog.
ATTN: John, good that your kids stayed in the footpatch and did not stumble 
around.

Good luck and be safe to all who are visitng the site next.

Regards,
Tun Pin ONG
Sydney



      
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