Rocklea Wetland Habitat in Rocklea, Queensland, Australia | Nature reserve

Rocklea Wetland Habitat

Locality: Rocklea, Queensland, Australia

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25.01.2022 Described to us as an "unfriendly looking plant". Castor oil plant (Ricinus communis). Fun facts:... Native to Africa and Asia, declared an invasive weed in Australia. When ripened the fruit explode violently, spreading seeds over several meters. Castor oil plant seeds contain ricin, one of the most toxic substances known. Ingestion of seeds may cause life threatening poisoning to both animals and humans. Respiratory and eye irritation may result from close proximity to this plant, especially when the flowers are in bloom. Queensland Government, Department of Agriculture and Fisheries facts sheet https://www.daf.qld.gov.au//pdf_/0010/59797/castor-oil.pdf

22.01.2022 Stormy skies over the habitat this afternoon.

22.01.2022 A trio of Eastern Water Dragons (Intellagama lesueurii lesueurii).

20.01.2022 Random #HaveANiceDay moment.

19.01.2022 Double-barred Finch (Taeniopygia bichenovii).

12.01.2022 Surprised to come across a school of large koi carp today. The sighting has been reported.

10.01.2022 Australian White Ibis (Threskiornis molucca).

10.01.2022 Pied Currawong family (Strepera graculina).

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07.01.2022 Blue Skimmer Dragonfly (Orthetrum caledonicum).

01.01.2022 How wonderful are you Red-backed fairy-wren (Malurus melanocephalus).

01.01.2022 Trying not to be seen, a beautiful skink.

01.01.2022 The 'Big One'. Fence links give a rough idea of the size.