Cute, but not so cuddlesome

Cute, but not so cuddlesome without training and caution (beware Lyssa/Hendra virus), six microbats find overnight refuge in Freshwater hide, Townsville Town Common Cons. Pk. Tentatively ID'd for me as fishing bats, Myota macropus. On rare occasion one has been seen flying by day in the park.

Dingo's standstill makes for moving morning

Dingo stops in surprise after loping away from waterhole in Townsville Town Common Conservation Park and abruptly noticing me standing in its path. Quick pause to evaluate situation and lope away in opposite direction.

The next day, same Dingo standing at entry to track leading from parking area down to Freshwater bird hide as I drive up. Stands and watches as I ease out from Troopy. Stands still as I raise camera. Stands still as I take shots. Stands still as I engage in morning greetings. Takes more time to think things over. Turns slowly and walks away down path. Standstill for Dingo, moving encounter for me. 

Young Brahminy Kite off nest to less than flier

Quitting home for first time takes nerve for a big bird. This juvenile Brahminy Kite in Cape Pallarenda Conservation Park yesterday perhaps lost confidence after quitting nest up above. Though it showed no sign of panic or fear when I came upon it, not much above head height. No sign of it today. Nor any adult. Hope to see it flying - and, common error, being mistaken for Little Eagle - in next few days.

On the ground yesterday in the park, Double-barred Finches drink at pool below bountiful dripping tap.

Brown-backed Honeyeater - slower to descend to drink a day before.