2024 Tulip Time Festival, Bowral, NSW, Australia.
Images showing visitors photographing the flowers and Parrots (Robert Daly/parrots) and “Selfie Moment” Dog sculpture in Corbett Gardens.
Pobblebonk, A Burrowing Frog
The Australian Pobblebonk frog (Limnodynastes dumerilii) is renowned for its distinctive vocalisations and unique burrowing behaviour. Widely distributed across eastern Australia, this species inhabits various wetland environments. Unlike many other frogs, the Pobblebonk frog exhibits a strong preference for subterranean existence.
Burrowing serves multiple functions for the frog’s survival. It offers protection from predators and harsh climatic conditions, while also aiding in moisture retention essential for amphibian physiology. During the breeding season, typically during periods of rainfall, these frogs emerge to reproduce in shallow water bodies.
Interestingly, the Pobblebonk frog does not reside permanently underground but utilises a network of shallow burrows as a refuge during adverse conditions. This adaptation demonstrates the species’ remarkable ability to thrive in the challenging Australian environment.
SES rescue Kookaburra
Mittagong, NSW SES team rescue Kookaburra from chimney
Our property is shared with at least one mob of Kookaburra who often engage in some serious, and very noisy, squabbles. Unfortunately one of these birds became trapped in a chimney shaft, the NSW State Emergency Service (SES) Wingecarribee Unit were called and effected a very professional rescue.
A WIRES wildlife rescue volunteer then provided a couple of days recuperation for the bird before it was released.
Link to Wingecarribee SES NSW unit
Link to WIRES, NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service Inc.
WIRES rescue and cares for wildlife under a license issued by NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service. The WIRES Rescue Office can be reached 365 days a year by calling 1300 094 737
