Recent finds in WA

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Recent finds in WA

Postby jgjulander » Tue Feb 24, 2015 1:46 pm

Some shingle backs that we found in a recent trip to WA. We found several pairs hanging out together, which was really cool. Such an amazing species. The tragic thing is finding far more DORs in the same area than live skinks. We probably saw 50 or more carcasses of shingles and westerns. Unfortunately, I missed finding an occidentalis or a multifasciata again!
We found around a dozen live shingles around Nambung, mostly by hiking around through the beautiful landscape. It was such a thrill to find these guys and to watch them cruise around their environment. I would love to work with shingles someday.
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Juvenile found on the road

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In situ as found

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Nice white!

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Defensive!

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Pair

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Another pair, side by side comparison

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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Richard.C » Tue Feb 24, 2015 2:07 pm

Beautiful looking rugosas,like the whitish looking ones to,some nice quality pics to,unfortunatly its a common sight all over aus seeing those amounts dor

Interesting seeing them still hanging around together this time of the year
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby jgjulander » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:50 pm

Yeah, I really like the white on some of these as well! These were found in November, so it has been a while since I saw them. They are likely not paired up now.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Dakota » Tue Feb 24, 2015 3:59 pm

Occidentalis, lol

Wonderful images. :)
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby starscream3232 » Tue Feb 24, 2015 6:23 pm

Amazing pictures!! Hopefully in a few years I'll make it to Australia. My sister went a few years ago. She did most of the tourist stuff. Not really into the wildlife like I am.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Rhi » Wed Feb 25, 2015 1:51 am

fantastic shots. interesting colours! the shingles we get around here are mostly black.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Richard.C » Wed Feb 25, 2015 6:28 am

Had a feeling it may have been back in november,the variety in the wa animals is quite amazing really,hopefully u get the pleasuee of seeing some westerns and centralians that are alive in future visits,please never be shy of sharing pics either,love seeing wild ones
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Ophidiophile » Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:22 am

Great photos! I've been to Aus a dozen times but never to WA. I think I'll have to change that...
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Susann » Wed Feb 25, 2015 11:56 am

Good to see you posting Justin!
And, oh holy NIGHT are those some amazing pictures!!! :shock:
I believe I may be somewhat jealous.... I also believe I may be planning some kind of "sneak-along" situation when David goes to WA.....
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby jgjulander » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:24 pm

Thanks guys! I love WA! So many cool reptiles. I have put up pictures from two separate trips to WA on my website (australianaddiction.com) on the visits page of all the various animals that we found there! Such a great place. I hope to go back soon.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby jgjulander » Wed Feb 25, 2015 2:29 pm

Oh, and here is some video, primarily of the shingle backs, that I took.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dVV5scaKFk
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby El Lobo » Wed Feb 25, 2015 7:04 pm

I really like both the quality and subject matter of these pics.

As nice as it is seeing captive animals nothing beats seeing them in their natural surroundings.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Richard.C » Thu Feb 26, 2015 4:27 am

I couldnt agree more norm
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Snowysmom » Thu Feb 26, 2015 8:58 am

OMG, these are fantastic photos. Thanks for sharing.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Scincoides » Thu Feb 26, 2015 9:26 am

Incredible photos. What an awesome experience. Thanks for sharing
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Edward » Tue Mar 03, 2015 8:58 am

Awesome pictures of some beautiful animals. Thanks for sharing them.
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby Nae » Fri Mar 06, 2015 8:48 am

I live just up the road from Nambung ~

Excellent shots, the shingles round here and uber cute in my personal opinion ;D
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Re: Recent finds in WA

Postby jgjulander » Fri Mar 06, 2015 12:58 pm

Nae, you are very lucky! I love that area. I'll have to check out some of your posts.
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