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[seaslug]

After the floods.



Hadn't seen them about for a couple of weeks after the floods. But there were two among the broken Lillies yesterday.

[Isac]

Well done Greg, you're a lucky bloke to even get a glimpse of one.

[sejac]

Well spotted Greg. You are indeed fortunate to see one, let alone get a photo.

[seaslug]

Well spotted Greg. You are indeed fortunate to see one, let alone get a photo.

Thanks, yes I'm lucky to be in a position (voluntary) where I generally see several of them every week. We have at least 5 resident platypus in the Arboretum lake with easy access. The lake is adjacent to a creek and river so they are free to come and go as they please, but there are nearly always a couple about. Immediately after the flood they weren't seen and I suspect they had gone to ground in their burrows under the lake edges. I understand they build their nest in the tunnel with a trapped air pocket which probably allowed them to survive the higher water level.

[Ironwood]

Good stuff Greg. You are lucky to see them regularly, the ones in my creek are very elusive.