Monday, January 07, 2008

Found in our pool Limnodynastes convexiusculus

Limnodynastes convexiusculus found in swimming pool filter
Sadly it did not survive the experience, it was dead when removed from the leaf trap

Cyclone Helen blows hard in Darwin

Many large trees around Darwin like these African Mahogany were pushed over by Cyclone Helen on Saturday morning.
Tree blown over by Cyclone Helen
Tree blown over by Cyclone Helen
Days of monsoonal rain had allowed the soil to be really wet and 110km winds did the rest.