Observed two medium sized dragon this morning basking in patches of sunlight – both dragons were on bare ground near the water’s edge, positioned parallel to the lake and a couple of meters apart. Weather – sunny, but cool. Observed one medium sized dragon this afternoon – perched on its front legs on a tree near the water’s edge. Weather – cool, at dusk.
Archive for April, 2012
Water Dragon Log – 30/04/12
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EMQ Helicopter
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Just watched the Emergency Management Queensland (EMQ) helicopter fly past on my afternoon walk to the bus. A very cool helicopter in my opinion – red lights flashing, deep rumble. Must have been heading south to Archerfield airfield where at least one is based. I used to watch these ‘choppers’ with interest as I drove past the airfield on my way to and from my old work.
Water Dragon Log – 26 and 27/04/12
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No dragons observed on the morning of 26/04/12 and the morning and afternoon of the 27/04/12. Wheather – significantly colder over the last two days, today was cloudy and it had rained, getting dark when walked past lake this afternoon.
Water Dragon Log – 24/04/12
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Observed two dragons this morning. One medium sized and one small dragon. Both dragons were perched on their front legs and were located close to the water’s edge. The small dragon on a tree root, the medium dragon on bare earth scattered with leaves. Weather – cloudy. No dragons observed this afternoon. Weather – cloudy, had rained during the day, dusk turning dark.
Water Dragon Log – 23/04/12
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Observed one medium sized water dragon this morning – perched on front legs on tree root at water’s edge. Weather – cloudy, not too cold. Observed approx 20mins later than usual. No dragons observed this afternoon. Weather – cloudy, dusk.
Water Dragon Log – 20/04/12 AM
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Observed one medium sized water dragon this morning, laying along tree root near water’s edge, positioned parallel to lake, facing towards hill, head raised. Walked past lake approx 40mins later than usual. Weather – sunny.
Water Dragon Log – 20/04/12 PM
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No water dragons observed this afternoon. Walked past lake again at an earlier time than usual. Weather – sunny with a few high clouds, sun was no longer shining on the lake.
Grey Mushrooms / Toadstools – 19th April 2012
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I was intrigued what colour a stage the grey mushrooms / toadstools observed yesterday. As predicted the cluster that had contained blackened mushrooms and pale stalks, was now only composed of pale stalks. Also as predicted, the mushrooms of the other cluster had changed colour. The buttermilk coloured mushrooms were of a grey colour, the previously grey mushrooms were now black. Also some of the black mushrooms had shrunk in size. Also only pale stalks were visible for some. When I walked past in the afternoon, all that was left of the cluster was a black mass with pale stalks sticking out. The stalks of the other cluster were no longer visible, and it was hard to determine whese the cluster had been located. When I previously observed these mushrooms in March, I tentatively identified these specimens as Coprinellus disseminatus (previous known as Coprinus disseminatus) with the help of the Field Guide to the Australian Fungi Wikipedia. This species is found on decaying wood.
Grey Mushrooms / Toadstools – 19th April 2012
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I was intrigued what colour a stage the grey mushrooms / toadstools observed yesterday. As predicted the cluster that had contained blackened mushrooms and pale stalks, was now only composed of pale stalks. Also as predicted, the mushrooms of the other cluster had changed colour. The buttermilk coloured mushrooms were of a grey colour, the previously grey mushrooms were now black. Also some of the black mushrooms had shrunk in size. Also only pale stalks were visible for some. When I walked past in the afternoon, all that was left of the cluster was a black mass with pale stalks sticking out. The stalks of the other cluster were no longer visible, and it was hard to determine whese the cluster had been located. When I previously observed these mushrooms in March, I tentatively identified these specimens as Coprinellus disseminatus (previous known as Coprinus disseminatus) with the help of the Field Guide to the Australian Fungi Wikipedia. This species is found on decaying wood.
Bright Yellow Mushrooms – 19th April 2012
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I observed the bright yellow mushrooms this morning. The mushroom that was still sheathed when observed yesterday, had emerged and the cap conical shaped with distinct striations and was a paler yellow colour. The other mushroom had sunk down on its stalk, the cap was now a pale brown.
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