bristolman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Anything our big pussy cat doesn't eat, I put out for the possum who has lived in the garage roof for many years. Last night I looked out and there were 2 big hairy bums side by side- pussy and possum eating the remains together! So you allow your cat to free roam ? Very irresponsible and thankfully Australia is looking to introduce a ban on cats being allowed to free roam for the sake of the native wildlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parley Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 So you allow your cat to free roam ? Very irresponsible and thankfully Australia is looking to introduce a ban on cats being allowed to free roam for the sake of the native wildlife. Yeah I'm sure everyone would obey that law. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 Yeah I'm sure everyone would obey that law. :laugh: I have absolutely no doubt at all that unfortunately many will disregard the law, there are regrettably way too many irresponsible cat owners and they will totally ignore the law. The only loser is the native wildlife. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 12, 2015 Share Posted August 12, 2015 I have absolutely no doubt at all that unfortunately many will disregard the law, there are regrettably way too many irresponsible cat owners and they will totally ignore the law. The only loser is the native wildlife. Good one, @bristolman. When Steve Irwin was starting out doing films for tv, he went to a waterhole in western Queensland to film the wildlife. In all, he filmed 43 feral cats and, from memory, 2 birds... Sadly, people don't, or won't, realise the damage cats do to small native creatures. In 1965 I came across a few feral cats in the Great Sandy Desert of WA; the nearest dwelling, Wallal Downs, was 110 km away. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolman Posted August 13, 2015 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Good one, @bristolman. When Steve Irwin was starting out doing films for tv, he went to a waterhole in western Queensland to film the wildlife. In all, he filmed 43 feral cats and, from memory, 2 birds... Sadly, people don't, or won't, realise the damage cats do to small native creatures. In 1965 I came across a few feral cats in the Great Sandy Desert of WA; the nearest dwelling, Wallal Downs, was 110 km away. Cheers, Bobj. By and large people don't care or they don't think their lovely little cat would possibly kill anything. Cats, both feral and 'pet' do a massive amount of damage but I can guarantee that the overwhelming majority of cat owners on here allow their cats to free roam both day and night, they should be ashamed but I bet they arent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I cut a big bunch of bananas yesterday and, after stringing the bunch, set about cleaning the plant up. This beaut little chappie ran over my hand as I was unloading the bits and pieces from the wheelbarrow... Biggest one yet, guessed at 15 cm (6") Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bound4Tassie Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 I cut a big bunch of bananas yesterday and, after stringing the bunch, set about cleaning the plant up. This beaut little chappie ran over my hand as I was unloading the bits and pieces from the wheelbarrow... Biggest one yet, guessed at 15 cm (6") Cheers, Bobj. Eugh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 That's a few visa applications cancelled now :laugh: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 19, 2015 Share Posted August 19, 2015 Chucking a few on to this thread. All seen in or around our neighbourhood Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted September 5, 2015 Share Posted September 5, 2015 A four lined cardinal fish, caught this morning. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 During the 'dark of the moon, the demersal fish had a big Nookey Night. The next night, the spawn that wasn't fertilised, rose to the surface and started drifting to the mainland from the reef. The sun's light and heat turned the dead spawn into blue/green algae (trichodesmium) and it has reached our shores and STINKS!! I took a coupla pics of the tricho... Blue and green And red... [/uL] Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robfromdublin Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hi Bob, Great pics mate, I really enjoy this thread. I'm interested in your linking of red tides and demersal spawning. Is this something that is well known scientifically, or is it something that you've just noticed have correlated in the past? If the former, I'd love to read any links you can provide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Hi Bob, Great pics mate, I really enjoy this thread. I'm interested in your linking of red tides and demersal spawning. Is this something that is well known scientifically, or is it something that you've just noticed have correlated in the past? If the former, I'd love to read any links you can provide. G'day mate, thanks for the comments. The GBR has 3 spawnings on moonless nights in late Oct, Nov and December. These are a well known fact, so much so that the fishos are warned NOT to take reef fish during these periods. [h=2]Coral reef fin fish closures[/h] The Queensland Government has announced the Coral reef fin fish closed season dates for the next five years which will provide certainty and long-term planning for fishers. Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry John McVeigh said setting the dates in advance would assist fishers in their planning. “Tourism operators and commercial fishers will benefit from being able to plan ahead for their businesses,” Mr McVeigh said. “Recreational fishing is loved by many Queenslanders and visitors to our Great State and this will allow them to pre-plan their fishing trips. “This Government is delivering better planning for our fishers and is focused on growing our four pillar economy.” The closure dates are: [TABLE] [TR] [TD] Year [/TD] [TD] Closure 1 [/TD] [TD] Closure 2 [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 2014 [/TD] [TD] 21 October to 25 October [/TD] [TD] 19 November to 23 November [/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD] 2015 [/TD] [TD] 10 October to 14 October [/TD] [TD] 9 November to 13 November [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] Also, divers out there go on guide boats and to see the coral spawnings one night a year in December...I think it is one night. Might have to do a google search to get the 'nitty gritty'. Note...The December spawn coincides with school holidays and therefore, is not counted as a 'closed' time. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Adding...These closures are only for 'finned fish' of the GBR and do not include pelagics, or a few excellent eating fish, notably the fingermark bream aka golden snapper=(lutjanid family). Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 A session off the rocks this morning. Ended up catching a remora, aka sucker fish More in Random Photos...:arghh: Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 A session off the rocks this morning. Ended up catching a remora, aka sucker fish More in Random Photos...:arghh: Cheers, Bobj. Good job you didn't catch it's mobile home Bob, on that tackle :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted December 10, 2015 Share Posted December 10, 2015 Caught a carpet python this arvo and guesstimated at 2.4 m (8ft) I took a pic of it a couple of weeks ago. Here it is... Released safely back into the National Park. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 8, 2016 Share Posted January 8, 2016 Big Clarrie, the estuary cod (goldspot cod) about to swallow a 30 cm wolf herring fillet. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Time to resurrect Found this roost today, Black flying fox roosting with Brown (grey headed). One of the hardest things I've tried to shoot as they roost with their backs to the sun, hence their face is in the shade. As if that isn't bad enough, the dark of their fur fools the exposure meter so you have to over-expose to get any detail. Add to that the rain yesterday and despite the sun today, so much moisture in the air softens the image. Anyways, I've done my best with a bit of post processing (Photoshopping as PB calls it) ............enjoy..........they may look cute but remember, they carry the Hendra virus which is a killer. Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (20) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (19) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (17) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (15) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (4) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr (Black) Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (3) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr (Black) Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (2) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Fruit Bat - Flying Fox (7) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 And they stink, Kev. And decimate soft fruit, especially mangoes. Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Black-headed Skimmer (3) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Graphic Flutterwing (3) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Graphic Flutterwing (4) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Yellow-Striped Flutterwing (2) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Yellow-Striped Flutterwing (4) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 . . More dragonflies from yesterday Wildlife of Australia by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Wildlife of Australia by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Wildlife of Australia by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Yellow-Striped Flutterwing Dragonfly by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Black-headed Skimmer Dragonfly (5) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Black-headed Skimmer Dragonfly (4) by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndoe Posted February 15, 2016 Share Posted February 15, 2016 Masked Lapwing - Pllover by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Intermediate Egret by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Intermediate Egret by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Intermediate Egret by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Intermediate Egret by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Intermediate Egret by Kevin Dickinson, on Flickr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Sammy the sunbird on a washing line, showing the peacock blue chest And with his tongue out! Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobj Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 A mangrove heron...I think, maybe an immature one, as it doesn't conform to the standard photos... Cheers, Bobj. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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