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Koalas (Family Phascolarctidae)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
It has been suggested to me by a member of KAN that these marks could be from koala engaging in bark chewing. A behaviour documented by Chris Allen.
For this reason I’ll enter these marks as koala for now, in the hope to receive more feedback.
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Birds (Class Aves)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Animal scat with a mold growth? Bird?
The first picture here is taken across the road from the last three pictures, but it still has the same coloured growth on it.
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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
These small scats were found underneath a heavily scratched tree (on one side only)- possibly used by a Lacey.
Not sure if these scats are form the same species.
This tree is also near a fresh water source.
Particularly interested in ruling out (or in) koala if that’s possible as koala like scratch marks are being investigated near by.
Appreciate ID help or tips for future.
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Lace Monitor (Varanus varius)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Second tree of this species, with these scratches present in this location, next to a fresh water source.
What is this tree species too please?
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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Sugar gliders, yellow bellied gliders known here.
Goannas too.
This is on the same tree as the observation below this one.
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Koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
I’m finding these marks on the larger trees in this site.
The trees often have these large marks at larger intervals, and other smaller claw puncture marks. Possibly multiple species interacting with the tree at different times.
Update: I’m just going to change this to a koala sighting rather than vertebrates for a while, to try and attract feedback from someone who might be able to suggest if these claw marks are of interest or not.
I understand that it’s likely not a koala scratch, or that I may not be able to tell, but I’m just keen on some more feedback.
Please check my other scratch mark observations that are similar.
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Galah (Eolophus roseicapilla)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Huge flock seen drinking from hollow in top of tree. Seem to have preparing for roosting before being scared off by a bird of prey.
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Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Yellow Bellied Gliders observed flying over my head in this location a few weeks back.
I assume this is their call.
Bats were present too feeding on flowering gum.
However this recorded call was unlike the sounds the large bats were making ( a type of flying fox).
Photo of flowering gum included for geodata reference for this sighting.
This audio has been recorded off another device because my Inat account won’t let me upload media sound files for some reason.
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Earthstars (Genus Geastrum)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Several earth stars seem flowering here. Fungi is prolific in this damp and long unburnt site.
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Vertebrates (Subphylum Vertebrata)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Large claw marks on tree?
Goannas and Yellow Bellied Gliders known in area.
The marks were found from fairly low down on the trunk but not at ground level.
To my untrained eye they seemed to extend up the tree in a climbing pattern eg left, right.
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Devil's Needles (Solanum stelligerum)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
I got pricked by the sharp needles on this plant. It had small fruit on it too. A weed?
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Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
I’m thinking that these are feed marks (attempts or unfinished).
Yellow Bellied Gliders known here.
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Mountain Grey Gum (Eucalyptus cypellocarpa)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Interested in ID for the two large, pale trees.
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Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
White markings associated with the claw marks noted on two trees. White staining, possibly scent marking.
Yellow Bellied Gliders and Sugar Gliders known here.
Update:
I’ve had advice from NSW field naturalist group that it may be a yellow bellied glider scent marking, which would indicate a healthy social group.
I’ll change my species ID guess now and see what others think here.
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Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Yellow Bellied Glider marks.
They are known here and heavy fees trees are nearby.
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Yellow-bellied Glider (Petaurus australis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Marks consistent with the kinds of yellow bellies glider feeding signs (early stage or unsuccessful attempts) we are noticing throughout this area.
Yellow Bellied Gliders known in this location.
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Golden Whistler (Pachycephala pectoralis)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Apologies for the ticking car engine. I’m focusing on the bird call in the background
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Spotted-tailed Quoll (Dasyurus maculatus)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Entering this sighting on behalf of a resident of Yowrie.
This “old male” quoll was sighted around their property for two years, with their last sighting in April last year.
Yowrie and much of the rest of the Bega Valley Shire was heavily hit by the 2019-2020 fires.
It was very comfortable near them.
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Feather-tailed Glider (Acrobates pygmaeus)Observer
bluebowerstudioDescription
Lodging this sighting for a resident of Yowrie.
Found today inside their house.
Would nest boxes aid this species post fires?
What type of feather tailed glider is this please?
