Gillian Everett's photos with the keyword: Wildlife

We rescued these two when their mother was taken by a python. So glad to know they are doing well. Photos and message from Vicky at the RSPCA Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre/10 June... Sorry I forgot to send them earlier in week. Both babies growing well, still living inside a humidity crib, but will be out this week Regards Vicky

On Friday night the dogs were going crazy. I let them out of the laundry door and they wouldn’t stop barking. It was dark but I noticed a strange shape, so we investigated and there was a python eating a possum. The possum had a baby which was clinging to it. I tried to distract the python while Ian rescued the baby possum using a plastic long handled rake. It was really tiny and squeaking. We wrapped it in a towel and Ian sat in the dark keeping it warm until the rescue people arrived 9.30pm. They also took the python away thank goodness. Unfortunately Mum possum couldn’t be saved. Sunday morning Angus, our Westie, was in the same area and wouldn’t come back indoors. I investigated and discovered another possum. It was alive thank goodness. We wrapped it in a towel kept it warm, gave it a little lactose free milk and took it right away to the RSPCA Wildlife rehabilitation centre in Eumundi. The girls there said that Percy Possum was doing well and had been actively feeding, so now Penny Possum has joined her brother :- ) The python was about 8 foot long. We saw a python a few months ago passing through along the garden fence, and a discarded snake skin recently, so knew it was around but didn’t dream this would happen. Not a very good photo as it was low light and I didn't want to upset Penny Possum:-) She is about 4 inches long, not including her tail.

On Friday night the dogs were going crazy. I let them out of the laundry door and they wouldn’t stop barking. It was dark but I noticed a strange shape, so we investigated and there was a python eating a possum. The possum had a baby which was clinging to it. I tried to distract the python while Ian rescued the baby possum using a plastic long handled rake. It was really tiny and squeaking. We wrapped it in a towel and Ian sat in the dark keeping it warm until the rescue people arrived 9.30pm. They also took the python away thank goodness. Unfortunately Mum possum couldn’t be saved. Sunday morning Angus, our Westie, was in the same area and wouldn’t come back indoors. I investigated and discovered another possum. It was alive thank goodness. We wrapped it in a towel, kept it warm, gave it a little lactose free milk and took it right away to the RSPCA Wildlife rehabilitation centre in Eumundi. The girls there said that Percy Possum was doing well and had been actively feeding, so now Penny Possum has joined her brother :- ) The python was about 8 foot long. We saw a python a few months ago passing through along the garden fence, and a discarded snake skin recently, so knew it was around but didn’t dream this would happen. Not a very good photo as it was low light and I didn't want to upset Penny Possum:-) She is about 4 inches long, not including her tail. TSC Dim light

Very curious birds, they frequently come to say hello www.hamiltonisland.com.au

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This beautiful bird is often seen on Hamilton Island. This one came to visit us on our verandah. The following description is from www.australiazoo.com.au/our-animals/amazing-animals/birds... accessed 26 Jan 2012 'According to an Aboriginal legend, the kookaburra's famous chorus of laughter every morning is a signal for the sky people to light the great fire that illuminates and warms the earth by day. The legend captures the imagination, but the true function of the familiar cacophony is to advertise the territory of this bold bird. The Laughing Kookaburra is the largest of the kingfisher family...'

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The Sulphur-crested Cockatoos are residents of Hamilton Island, along with other native birds, and frequently come to see the visitors, perching on the verandahs of the apartments or sitting watching the boats in the Marina. www.hamiltonisland.com.au

These birds are so tame, more than elsewhere in Australia.